used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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Akers
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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If he is to be encouraged and approved, then British morality is a mockery, British respectability an imposture, and British industry a vice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If he is to be encouraged and approved, then British morality is a mockery, British respectability an imposture, and British industry a vice.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading If he is to be encouraged and approved, then British morality is a mockery, British respectability an imposture, and British industry a vice.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
in or near a particular place or position
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If he is to be encouraged and approved, then British morality is a mockery, British respectability an imposture, and British industry a vice.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
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(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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the people of Great Britain
From this reading If he is to be encouraged and approved, then British morality is a mockery, British respectability an imposture, and British industry a vice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
showing who or what does the action
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capricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
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ColenounUS /koʊl/
a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
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dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
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eBook
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encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading If he is to be encouraged and approved, then British morality is a mockery, British respectability an imposture, and British industry a vice.
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
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exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
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expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
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expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
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to travel behind, go after, come after
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he is to be encouraged and approved, then British morality is a mockery, British respectability an imposture, and British industry a vice.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he is to be encouraged and approved, then British morality is a mockery, British respectability an imposture, and British industry a vice.
imposturenoun
pretending to be another person
From this reading If he is to be encouraged and approved, then British morality is a mockery, British respectability an imposture, and British industry a vice.
incorrigibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrədʒəbəl/
impervious to correction by punishment
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industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading If he is to be encouraged and approved, then British morality is a mockery, British respectability an imposture, and British industry a vice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
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the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
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a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
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The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading If he is to be encouraged and approved, then British morality is a mockery, British respectability an imposture, and British industry a vice.
moralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading If he is to be encouraged and approved, then British morality is a mockery, British respectability an imposture, and British industry a vice.
not any; not one
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I hope these expressions will not excite unreasonable expectations of a thrilling realistic romance, or a scandalous chronicle, to follow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I hope these expressions will not excite unreasonable expectations of a thrilling realistic romance, or a scandalous chronicle, to follow.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
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by chance
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
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pitchingnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
PrefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
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protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
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realisticadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/
aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
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respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading If he is to be encouraged and approved, then British morality is a mockery, British respectability an imposture, and British industry a vice.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading I hope these expressions will not excite unreasonable expectations of a thrilling realistic romance, or a scandalous chronicle, to follow.
RUSSIA'SnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
possessive form of “russia” — a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
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scandalousadjectiveUS /ˈskændələs/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
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ShawnounUS /ʃɔː/
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
not in physical motion
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
Super-tramp
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If he is to be encouraged and approved, then British morality is a mockery, British respectability an imposture, and British industry a vice.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I hope these expressions will not excite unreasonable expectations of a thrilling realistic romance, or a scandalous chronicle, to follow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Perhaps they are: I have always kept an open mind on the subject; but still one may ask some better ground for pitching them out of window than the caprice of a tramp.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
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vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading If he is to be encouraged and approved, then British morality is a mockery, British respectability an imposture, and British industry a vice.
WallingverbUS /ˈwɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify
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which person or people
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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William
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a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
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inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
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