adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In which Mr Vanslyperken drives a very hard bargain.
Actuatedadjective
moved to action
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We will be just and candid in our opinion relative to the historical facts which we are now narrating.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We will be just and candid in our opinion relative to the historical facts which we are now narrating.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading In which Mr Vanslyperken drives a very hard bargain.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We will be just and candid in our opinion relative to the historical facts which we are now narrating.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
biasnounUS /ˈbaɪəs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading It is for posterity to calmly weigh the evidence handed down, and to examine into the merits of a case divested of party bias.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
calmlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmli/
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading It is for posterity to calmly weigh the evidence handed down, and to examine into the merits of a case divested of party bias.
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading We will be just and candid in our opinion relative to the historical facts which we are now narrating.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading It is for posterity to calmly weigh the evidence handed down, and to examine into the merits of a case divested of party bias.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
divestedverbUS /daɪˈvestɪd/
past form of “divest” — take away possessions from someone
From this reading It is for posterity to calmly weigh the evidence handed down, and to examine into the merits of a case divested of party bias.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It is for posterity to calmly weigh the evidence handed down, and to examine into the merits of a case divested of party bias.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading In which Mr Vanslyperken drives a very hard bargain.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It is for posterity to calmly weigh the evidence handed down, and to examine into the merits of a case divested of party bias.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading It is for posterity to calmly weigh the evidence handed down, and to examine into the merits of a case divested of party bias.
factsnounUS /fækts/
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading We will be just and candid in our opinion relative to the historical facts which we are now narrating.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is for posterity to calmly weigh the evidence handed down, and to examine into the merits of a case divested of party bias.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading It is for posterity to calmly weigh the evidence handed down, and to examine into the merits of a case divested of party bias.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In which Mr Vanslyperken drives a very hard bargain.
harshlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a harsh or unkind manner
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading We will be just and candid in our opinion relative to the historical facts which we are now narrating.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In which Mr Vanslyperken drives a very hard bargain.
incorrectlyadverbUS /ˌɪnkərˈektli/
in an incorrect manner
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is for posterity to calmly weigh the evidence handed down, and to examine into the merits of a case divested of party bias.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is for posterity to calmly weigh the evidence handed down, and to examine into the merits of a case divested of party bias.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is for posterity to calmly weigh the evidence handed down, and to examine into the merits of a case divested of party bias.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading We will be just and candid in our opinion relative to the historical facts which we are now narrating.
justifiableadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbəl/
capable of being justified
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading It is for posterity to calmly weigh the evidence handed down, and to examine into the merits of a case divested of party bias.
misrepresentationnounUS /mɪsˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
Moggy
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From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading In which Mr Vanslyperken drives a very hard bargain.
narrating
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From this reading We will be just and candid in our opinion relative to the historical facts which we are now narrating.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We will be just and candid in our opinion relative to the historical facts which we are now narrating.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading We will be just and candid in our opinion relative to the historical facts which we are now narrating.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We will be just and candid in our opinion relative to the historical facts which we are now narrating.
PartynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
posteritynounUS /pɑːˈsterəti/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading It is for posterity to calmly weigh the evidence handed down, and to examine into the merits of a case divested of party bias.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading We will be just and candid in our opinion relative to the historical facts which we are now narrating.
SalisburynounUS /ˈsælzbəri/
the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
Snarleyyow
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From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
tailnounUS /teɪl/
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We will be just and candid in our opinion relative to the historical facts which we are now narrating.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We will be just and candid in our opinion relative to the historical facts which we are now narrating.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
Vanslyperken
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From this reading In which Mr Vanslyperken drives a very hard bargain.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Party spirit, and various other feelings, independent of misrepresentation do, at the time, induce people to form their judgment, to say the best, harshly, and but too often, incorrectly.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading In which Mr Vanslyperken drives a very hard bargain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Actuated by these feelings, we do not hesitate to assert, that, in the point at question, Mr Vanslyperken had great cause for being displeased; and that the conduct of Moggy Salisbury, in cutting off the tail of Snarleyyow was, in our opinion, not justifiable.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We will be just and candid in our opinion relative to the historical facts which we are now narrating.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading It is for posterity to calmly weigh the evidence handed down, and to examine into the merits of a case divested of party bias.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In which Mr Vanslyperken drives a very hard bargain.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We will be just and candid in our opinion relative to the historical facts which we are now narrating.
