used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a saying in my country: “Trust an Englishman, admire a Frenchman, learn from a Russian, but never argue with an American.”
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading There is a saying in my country: “Trust an Englishman, admire a Frenchman, learn from a Russian, but never argue with an American.”
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading There is a saying in my country: “Trust an Englishman, admire a Frenchman, learn from a Russian, but never argue with an American.”
amountingverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪŋ/
-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading I think it is the deceit of the English race, the mean treachery amounting to sneakiness which so appals we Germans.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is a saying in my country: “Trust an Englishman, admire a Frenchman, learn from a Russian, but never argue with an American.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Theories and lofty idealism have ever been qualities identified with Germanism.
appals
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From this reading I think it is the deceit of the English race, the mean treachery amounting to sneakiness which so appals we Germans.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading There is a saying in my country: “Trust an Englishman, admire a Frenchman, learn from a Russian, but never argue with an American.”
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
barbarismnounUS /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/
a brutal barbarous savage act
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Theories and lofty idealism have ever been qualities identified with Germanism.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is a saying in my country: “Trust an Englishman, admire a Frenchman, learn from a Russian, but never argue with an American.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading There is a saying in my country: “Trust an Englishman, admire a Frenchman, learn from a Russian, but never argue with an American.”
cringingadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪndʒɪŋ/
totally submissive
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
cutsnounUS /kʌts/
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
dammedverbUS /dæmd/
inflected form of “dam” — obstruct with, or as if with, a dam
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading We Germans despise duplicity and double dealing.
deceitnounUS /dɪˈsiːt/
The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
From this reading I think it is the deceit of the English race, the mean treachery amounting to sneakiness which so appals we Germans.
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading We Germans despise duplicity and double dealing.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
increase twofold
From this reading We Germans despise duplicity and double dealing.
duplicitynounUS /duːˈplɪsɪti/
a fraudulent or duplicitous representation
From this reading We Germans despise duplicity and double dealing.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading I think it is the deceit of the English race, the mean treachery amounting to sneakiness which so appals we Germans.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading There is a saying in my country: “Trust an Englishman, admire a Frenchman, learn from a Russian, but never argue with an American.”
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
at any time
From this reading Theories and lofty idealism have ever been qualities identified with Germanism.
ever-increasing
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From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading There is a saying in my country: “Trust an Englishman, admire a Frenchman, learn from a Russian, but never argue with an American.”
frivolitynounUS /frəˈvɑːləti/
the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There is a saying in my country: “Trust an Englishman, admire a Frenchman, learn from a Russian, but never argue with an American.”
Germanismnoun
a custom that is peculiar to Germany or its citizens
From this reading Theories and lofty idealism have ever been qualities identified with Germanism.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading We Germans despise duplicity and double dealing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Theories and lofty idealism have ever been qualities identified with Germanism.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think it is the deceit of the English race, the mean treachery amounting to sneakiness which so appals we Germans.
idealismnounUS /aɪˈdiːlɪzəm/
(philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
From this reading Theories and lofty idealism have ever been qualities identified with Germanism.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading Theories and lofty idealism have ever been qualities identified with Germanism.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a saying in my country: “Trust an Englishman, admire a Frenchman, learn from a Russian, but never argue with an American.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I think it is the deceit of the English race, the mean treachery amounting to sneakiness which so appals we Germans.
jigglingverbUS /ˈdʒɪɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “jiggle” — move to and fro
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
kultur
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From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading There is a saying in my country: “Trust an Englishman, admire a Frenchman, learn from a Russian, but never argue with an American.”
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Theories and lofty idealism have ever been qualities identified with Germanism.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I think it is the deceit of the English race, the mean treachery amounting to sneakiness which so appals we Germans.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There is a saying in my country: “Trust an Englishman, admire a Frenchman, learn from a Russian, but never argue with an American.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There is a saying in my country: “Trust an Englishman, admire a Frenchman, learn from a Russian, but never argue with an American.”
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Theories and lofty idealism have ever been qualities identified with Germanism.
any competition
From this reading I think it is the deceit of the English race, the mean treachery amounting to sneakiness which so appals we Germans.
possessing material wealth
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading There is a saying in my country: “Trust an Englishman, admire a Frenchman, learn from a Russian, but never argue with an American.”
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading There is a saying in my country: “Trust an Englishman, admire a Frenchman, learn from a Russian, but never argue with an American.”
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
sneakinessnoun
a disposition to be sly and stealthy and to do things surreptitiously
From this reading I think it is the deceit of the English race, the mean treachery amounting to sneakiness which so appals we Germans.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I think it is the deceit of the English race, the mean treachery amounting to sneakiness which so appals we Germans.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
TheoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Theories and lofty idealism have ever been qualities identified with Germanism.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a saying in my country: “Trust an Englishman, admire a Frenchman, learn from a Russian, but never argue with an American.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think it is the deceit of the English race, the mean treachery amounting to sneakiness which so appals we Germans.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading I think it is the deceit of the English race, the mean treachery amounting to sneakiness which so appals we Germans.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading There is a saying in my country: “Trust an Englishman, admire a Frenchman, learn from a Russian, but never argue with an American.”
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We Germans despise duplicity and double dealing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In our bluff, hearty way, we are impatient with the jiggling nonsense of diplomacy and the shining sword of Michael cuts through the cringing wall of our enemies, opening the way to the rich streams of kultur which are dammed in ever-increasing volume by the banks which the envy, barbarism, and frivolity of our enemies erect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Theories and lofty idealism have ever been qualities identified with Germanism.
