used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I cannot write a publicity story about A.B," he said woefully to me, "because I am convinced he is a bogus philosopher.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I cannot write a publicity story about A.B," he said woefully to me, "because I am convinced he is a bogus philosopher.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he cannot do so, because more than comfort, more than clothes and shoe leather, more than wife or fireside, he must preserve the critic's self-respect.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading "I cannot write a publicity story about A.B," he said woefully to me, "because I am convinced he is a bogus philosopher.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
for the reason that
From this reading But he cannot do so, because more than comfort, more than clothes and shoe leather, more than wife or fireside, he must preserve the critic's self-respect.
bogusadjectiveUS /ˈboʊɡəs/
fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
From this reading "I cannot write a publicity story about A.B," he said woefully to me, "because I am convinced he is a bogus philosopher.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I am not interested in selling books: what I have to do with is that strange and esoteric thing called literature."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he cannot do so, because more than comfort, more than clothes and shoe leather, more than wife or fireside, he must preserve the critic's self-respect.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I am not interested in selling books: what I have to do with is that strange and esoteric thing called literature."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
cannot
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From this reading But he cannot do so, because more than comfort, more than clothes and shoe leather, more than wife or fireside, he must preserve the critic's self-respect.
clothing in general
From this reading But he cannot do so, because more than comfort, more than clothes and shoe leather, more than wife or fireside, he must preserve the critic's self-respect.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading But he cannot do so, because more than comfort, more than clothes and shoe leather, more than wife or fireside, he must preserve the critic's self-respect.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading "I cannot write a publicity story about A.B," he said woefully to me, "because I am convinced he is a bogus philosopher.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
critic'snounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
possessive form of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading But he cannot do so, because more than comfort, more than clothes and shoe leather, more than wife or fireside, he must preserve the critic's self-respect.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
dilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading The most of us have some way of quibbling ourselves out of this dilemma.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But he cannot do so, because more than comfort, more than clothes and shoe leather, more than wife or fireside, he must preserve the critic's self-respect.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
esotericadjectiveUS /ˌesəˈterɪk/
confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle
From this reading I am not interested in selling books: what I have to do with is that strange and esoteric thing called literature."
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading But he cannot do so, because more than comfort, more than clothes and shoe leather, more than wife or fireside, he must preserve the critic's self-respect.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The most of us have some way of quibbling ourselves out of this dilemma.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I cannot write a publicity story about A.B," he said woefully to me, "because I am convinced he is a bogus philosopher.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am not interested in selling books: what I have to do with is that strange and esoteric thing called literature."
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I am not interested in selling books: what I have to do with is that strange and esoteric thing called literature."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading But he cannot do so, because more than comfort, more than clothes and shoe leather, more than wife or fireside, he must preserve the critic's self-respect.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading I am not interested in selling books: what I have to do with is that strange and esoteric thing called literature."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I cannot write a publicity story about A.B," he said woefully to me, "because I am convinced he is a bogus philosopher.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he cannot do so, because more than comfort, more than clothes and shoe leather, more than wife or fireside, he must preserve the critic's self-respect.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most of us have some way of quibbling ourselves out of this dilemma.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But he cannot do so, because more than comfort, more than clothes and shoe leather, more than wife or fireside, he must preserve the critic's self-respect.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But he cannot do so, because more than comfort, more than clothes and shoe leather, more than wife or fireside, he must preserve the critic's self-respect.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading The most of us have some way of quibbling ourselves out of this dilemma.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The most of us have some way of quibbling ourselves out of this dilemma.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading "I cannot write a publicity story about A.B," he said woefully to me, "because I am convinced he is a bogus philosopher.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading But he cannot do so, because more than comfort, more than clothes and shoe leather, more than wife or fireside, he must preserve the critic's self-respect.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading "I cannot write a publicity story about A.B," he said woefully to me, "because I am convinced he is a bogus philosopher.
quibblingverbUS /ˈkwɪbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “quibble” — evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections
From this reading The most of us have some way of quibbling ourselves out of this dilemma.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I cannot write a publicity story about A.B," he said woefully to me, "because I am convinced he is a bogus philosopher.
self-respectnounUS /ˌselfrɪˈspekt/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading But he cannot do so, because more than comfort, more than clothes and shoe leather, more than wife or fireside, he must preserve the critic's self-respect.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading I am not interested in selling books: what I have to do with is that strange and esoteric thing called literature."
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading But he cannot do so, because more than comfort, more than clothes and shoe leather, more than wife or fireside, he must preserve the critic's self-respect.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But he cannot do so, because more than comfort, more than clothes and shoe leather, more than wife or fireside, he must preserve the critic's self-respect.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The most of us have some way of quibbling ourselves out of this dilemma.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "I cannot write a publicity story about A.B," he said woefully to me, "because I am convinced he is a bogus philosopher.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I am not interested in selling books: what I have to do with is that strange and esoteric thing called literature."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But he cannot do so, because more than comfort, more than clothes and shoe leather, more than wife or fireside, he must preserve the critic's self-respect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am not interested in selling books: what I have to do with is that strange and esoteric thing called literature."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
a special situation
From this reading I am not interested in selling books: what I have to do with is that strange and esoteric thing called literature."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The most of us have some way of quibbling ourselves out of this dilemma.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The most of us have some way of quibbling ourselves out of this dilemma.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The most of us have some way of quibbling ourselves out of this dilemma.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
at the time that
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading But he cannot do so, because more than comfort, more than clothes and shoe leather, more than wife or fireside, he must preserve the critic's self-respect.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Such a man is not happy, can never be happy, when the course of his daily routine wishes him to praise what he does not admire, to exploit what he does not respect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am not interested in selling books: what I have to do with is that strange and esoteric thing called literature."
woefullyadverbUS /ˈwoʊfəli/
in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
From this reading "I cannot write a publicity story about A.B," he said woefully to me, "because I am convinced he is a bogus philosopher.
produce a literary work
From this reading "I cannot write a publicity story about A.B," he said woefully to me, "because I am convinced he is a bogus philosopher.
