used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But no person of common sense will reject a method merely because it is foreign, if it can be proved to be of utility.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading VI There is some disinclination among Englishmen deliberately to adopt foreign methods, to follow foreign examples, in any walk of life.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading VI There is some disinclination among Englishmen deliberately to adopt foreign methods, to follow foreign examples, in any walk of life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading VI There is some disinclination among Englishmen deliberately to adopt foreign methods, to follow foreign examples, in any walk of life.
appreciableadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃəbəl/
enough to be estimated or measured
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
asperseverb
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate, judgment should be held in suspense until the British playgoers' mettle has been more thoroughly tested than hitherto.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But no person of common sense will reject a method merely because it is foreign, if it can be proved to be of utility.
for the reason that
From this reading But no person of common sense will reject a method merely because it is foreign, if it can be proved to be of utility.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At any rate, judgment should be held in suspense until the British playgoers' mettle has been more thoroughly tested than hitherto.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no person of common sense will reject a method merely because it is foreign, if it can be proved to be of utility.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But no person of common sense will reject a method merely because it is foreign, if it can be proved to be of utility.
cherishesverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “cherish” — be fond of; be attached to
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading But no person of common sense will reject a method merely because it is foreign, if it can be proved to be of utility.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading It is spurious patriotism to reject wise counsel because it is no native product.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading VI There is some disinclination among Englishmen deliberately to adopt foreign methods, to follow foreign examples, in any walk of life.
disinclinationnounUS /dɪsɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
that toward which you are inclined to feel dislike
From this reading VI There is some disinclination among Englishmen deliberately to adopt foreign methods, to follow foreign examples, in any walk of life.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading VI There is some disinclination among Englishmen deliberately to adopt foreign methods, to follow foreign examples, in any walk of life.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading VI There is some disinclination among Englishmen deliberately to adopt foreign methods, to follow foreign examples, in any walk of life.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading VI There is some disinclination among Englishmen deliberately to adopt foreign methods, to follow foreign examples, in any walk of life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading VI There is some disinclination among Englishmen deliberately to adopt foreign methods, to follow foreign examples, in any walk of life.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At any rate, judgment should be held in suspense until the British playgoers' mettle has been more thoroughly tested than hitherto.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading At any rate, judgment should be held in suspense until the British playgoers' mettle has been more thoroughly tested than hitherto.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading At any rate, judgment should be held in suspense until the British playgoers' mettle has been more thoroughly tested than hitherto.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But no person of common sense will reject a method merely because it is foreign, if it can be proved to be of utility.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VI There is some disinclination among Englishmen deliberately to adopt foreign methods, to follow foreign examples, in any walk of life.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VI There is some disinclination among Englishmen deliberately to adopt foreign methods, to follow foreign examples, in any walk of life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But no person of common sense will reject a method merely because it is foreign, if it can be proved to be of utility.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading At any rate, judgment should be held in suspense until the British playgoers' mettle has been more thoroughly tested than hitherto.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading VI There is some disinclination among Englishmen deliberately to adopt foreign methods, to follow foreign examples, in any walk of life.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
and nothing more
From this reading But no person of common sense will reject a method merely because it is foreign, if it can be proved to be of utility.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading But no person of common sense will reject a method merely because it is foreign, if it can be proved to be of utility.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading VI There is some disinclination among Englishmen deliberately to adopt foreign methods, to follow foreign examples, in any walk of life.
mettlenounUS /ˈmetəl/
the courage to carry on
From this reading At any rate, judgment should be held in suspense until the British playgoers' mettle has been more thoroughly tested than hitherto.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At any rate, judgment should be held in suspense until the British playgoers' mettle has been more thoroughly tested than hitherto.
municipaladjectiveUS /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/
relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading It is spurious patriotism to reject wise counsel because it is no native product.
not any; not one
From this reading But no person of common sense will reject a method merely because it is foreign, if it can be proved to be of utility.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VI There is some disinclination among Englishmen deliberately to adopt foreign methods, to follow foreign examples, in any walk of life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading It is spurious patriotism to reject wise counsel because it is no native product.
a human being
From this reading But no person of common sense will reject a method merely because it is foreign, if it can be proved to be of utility.
playgoers
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From this reading At any rate, judgment should be held in suspense until the British playgoers' mettle has been more thoroughly tested than hitherto.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading It is spurious patriotism to reject wise counsel because it is no native product.
established beyond doubt
From this reading But no person of common sense will reject a method merely because it is foreign, if it can be proved to be of utility.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate, judgment should be held in suspense until the British playgoers' mettle has been more thoroughly tested than hitherto.
rejectverbUS /rɪˈdʒekt/
refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading But no person of common sense will reject a method merely because it is foreign, if it can be proved to be of utility.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading But no person of common sense will reject a method merely because it is foreign, if it can be proved to be of utility.
in a serious manner
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At any rate, judgment should be held in suspense until the British playgoers' mettle has been more thoroughly tested than hitherto.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading VI There is some disinclination among Englishmen deliberately to adopt foreign methods, to follow foreign examples, in any walk of life.
spuriousadjectiveUS /sˈpjʊriəs/
ostensibly valid, but not actually valid
From this reading It is spurious patriotism to reject wise counsel because it is no native product.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading At any rate, judgment should be held in suspense until the British playgoers' mettle has been more thoroughly tested than hitherto.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading At any rate, judgment should be held in suspense until the British playgoers' mettle has been more thoroughly tested than hitherto.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At any rate, judgment should be held in suspense until the British playgoers' mettle has been more thoroughly tested than hitherto.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
in or at that place or location
From this reading VI There is some disinclination among Englishmen deliberately to adopt foreign methods, to follow foreign examples, in any walk of life.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading At any rate, judgment should be held in suspense until the British playgoers' mettle has been more thoroughly tested than hitherto.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VI There is some disinclination among Englishmen deliberately to adopt foreign methods, to follow foreign examples, in any walk of life.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading At any rate, judgment should be held in suspense until the British playgoers' mettle has been more thoroughly tested than hitherto.
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading But no person of common sense will reject a method merely because it is foreign, if it can be proved to be of utility.
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading VI There is some disinclination among Englishmen deliberately to adopt foreign methods, to follow foreign examples, in any walk of life.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading VI There is some disinclination among Englishmen deliberately to adopt foreign methods, to follow foreign examples, in any walk of life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the other hand, it is seriously to asperse the culture and intelligence of the British nation to assume that no appreciable section of it cherishes that taste for the literary drama which keeps the national or municipal theatre alive in France and Germany.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But no person of common sense will reject a method merely because it is foreign, if it can be proved to be of utility.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading It is spurious patriotism to reject wise counsel because it is no native product.
