used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading PIERCE SENDS SMOOTH DOWN AMONG THE BRITISHERS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is astonishing with what facility we gain bad repute from association with a certain class of men and things.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading It is astonishing with what facility we gain bad repute from association with a certain class of men and things.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading It is astonishing with what facility we gain bad repute from association with a certain class of men and things.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It is astonishing with what facility we gain bad repute from association with a certain class of men and things.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
blightnounUS /blaɪt/
a state or condition being blighted
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
BRITISHERS
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From this reading PIERCE SENDS SMOOTH DOWN AMONG THE BRITISHERS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is astonishing with what facility we gain bad repute from association with a certain class of men and things.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It is astonishing with what facility we gain bad repute from association with a certain class of men and things.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
being joined in close association
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
contaminatingadjectiveUS /kənˈtæməneɪtɪŋ/
spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
dependenciesnounUS /dɪˈpendənsiz/
plural of “dependency” — the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading PIERCE SENDS SMOOTH DOWN AMONG THE BRITISHERS.
dwindlingadjectiveUS /ˈdwɪndəlɪŋ/
gradually decreasing until little remains
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
facilitynounUS /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading It is astonishing with what facility we gain bad repute from association with a certain class of men and things.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is astonishing with what facility we gain bad repute from association with a certain class of men and things.
obtain
From this reading It is astonishing with what facility we gain bad repute from association with a certain class of men and things.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is astonishing with what facility we gain bad repute from association with a certain class of men and things.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is astonishing with what facility we gain bad repute from association with a certain class of men and things.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
oasisnounUS /oʊˈeɪsɪs/
a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is astonishing with what facility we gain bad repute from association with a certain class of men and things.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
PIERCEverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading PIERCE SENDS SMOOTH DOWN AMONG THE BRITISHERS.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
reproachfuladjective
expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
reputenounUS /riˈpjuːt/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading It is astonishing with what facility we gain bad repute from association with a certain class of men and things.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
SENDSverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading PIERCE SENDS SMOOTH DOWN AMONG THE BRITISHERS.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading PIERCE SENDS SMOOTH DOWN AMONG THE BRITISHERS.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PIERCE SENDS SMOOTH DOWN AMONG THE BRITISHERS.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is astonishing with what facility we gain bad repute from association with a certain class of men and things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Our country is a stalwart oasis, rising in reproachful greatness over the old and dwindling dependencies around it; but our Pierce government is a waste in its centre, contaminating and casting the blight of intrigue upon those connected with it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is astonishing with what facility we gain bad repute from association with a certain class of men and things.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is astonishing with what facility we gain bad repute from association with a certain class of men and things.
belonging to which person
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
produce a literary work
From this reading "Mr. Smooth (I write after the style most in fashion), having been associated with Mr. Pierce, whose Minister in general he was, as has been set forth in this history, is come to be regarded as a very dangerous individual.
