1
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [FN#357] See the Novelle of Bandello the Bishop (Tome 1, Paris, Liseux, 1879, small in 18) where the dying fisherman replies to his confessor, “Oh!
119
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
18
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [FN#357] See the Novelle of Bandello the Bishop (Tome 1, Paris, Liseux, 1879, small in 18) where the dying fisherman replies to his confessor, “Oh!
1879
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [FN#357] See the Novelle of Bandello the Bishop (Tome 1, Paris, Liseux, 1879, small in 18) where the dying fisherman replies to his confessor, “Oh!
355
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
356
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
357
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [FN#357] See the Novelle of Bandello the Bishop (Tome 1, Paris, Liseux, 1879, small in 18) where the dying fisherman replies to his confessor, “Oh!
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the “Empire of Opinion” cares very little for such matters and, in the matter of the “native press,” generally seems to seek only a quiet life.
abateverbUS /əˈbeɪt/
make less active or intense
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the “Empire of Opinion” cares very little for such matters and, in the matter of the “native press,” generally seems to seek only a quiet life.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
Bandello
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [FN#357] See the Novelle of Bandello the Bishop (Tome 1, Paris, Liseux, 1879, small in 18) where the dying fisherman replies to his confessor, “Oh!
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
BishopnounUS /ˈbɪʃəp/
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading [FN#357] See the Novelle of Bandello the Bishop (Tome 1, Paris, Liseux, 1879, small in 18) where the dying fisherman replies to his confessor, “Oh!
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the “Empire of Opinion” cares very little for such matters and, in the matter of the “native press,” generally seems to seek only a quiet life.
buyverbUS /baɪ/
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But the “Empire of Opinion” cares very little for such matters and, in the matter of the “native press,” generally seems to seek only a quiet life.
clownnounUS /klaʊn/
a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
complainsverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnz/
third-person singular of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
confessornoun
a priest who hears confession and gives absolution
From this reading [FN#357] See the Novelle of Bandello the Bishop (Tome 1, Paris, Liseux, 1879, small in 18) where the dying fisherman replies to his confessor, “Oh!
debasingadjectiveUS /dɪˈbeɪsɪŋ/
used of conduct; characterized by dishonor
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading [FN#357] See the Novelle of Bandello the Bishop (Tome 1, Paris, Liseux, 1879, small in 18) where the dying fisherman replies to his confessor, “Oh!
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading But the “Empire of Opinion” cares very little for such matters and, in the matter of the “native press,” generally seems to seek only a quiet life.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
eroticadjectiveUS /ɪˈrɑːtɪk/
giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading [FN#357] See the Novelle of Bandello the Bishop (Tome 1, Paris, Liseux, 1879, small in 18) where the dying fisherman replies to his confessor, “Oh!
FN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the “Empire of Opinion” cares very little for such matters and, in the matter of the “native press,” generally seems to seek only a quiet life.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading But the “Empire of Opinion” cares very little for such matters and, in the matter of the “native press,” generally seems to seek only a quiet life.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [FN#357] See the Novelle of Bandello the Bishop (Tome 1, Paris, Liseux, 1879, small in 18) where the dying fisherman replies to his confessor, “Oh!
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the “Empire of Opinion” cares very little for such matters and, in the matter of the “native press,” generally seems to seek only a quiet life.
infamousadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəməs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But the “Empire of Opinion” cares very little for such matters and, in the matter of the “native press,” generally seems to seek only a quiet life.
Liseux
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [FN#357] See the Novelle of Bandello the Bishop (Tome 1, Paris, Liseux, 1879, small in 18) where the dying fisherman replies to his confessor, “Oh!
literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the “Empire of Opinion” cares very little for such matters and, in the matter of the “native press,” generally seems to seek only a quiet life.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the “Empire of Opinion” cares very little for such matters and, in the matter of the “native press,” generally seems to seek only a quiet life.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the “Empire of Opinion” cares very little for such matters and, in the matter of the “native press,” generally seems to seek only a quiet life.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
moralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading But the “Empire of Opinion” cares very little for such matters and, in the matter of the “native press,” generally seems to seek only a quiet life.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
Novelle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [FN#357] See the Novelle of Bandello the Bishop (Tome 1, Paris, Liseux, 1879, small in 18) where the dying fisherman replies to his confessor, “Oh!
nuisancenounUS /ˈnuːsəns/
(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading [FN#357] See the Novelle of Bandello the Bishop (Tome 1, Paris, Liseux, 1879, small in 18) where the dying fisherman replies to his confessor, “Oh!
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading But the “Empire of Opinion” cares very little for such matters and, in the matter of the “native press,” generally seems to seek only a quiet life.
OpinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading But the “Empire of Opinion” cares very little for such matters and, in the matter of the “native press,” generally seems to seek only a quiet life.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading [FN#357] See the Novelle of Bandello the Bishop (Tome 1, Paris, Liseux, 1879, small in 18) where the dying fisherman replies to his confessor, “Oh!
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
penaltiesnounUS /ˈpenəltiz/
plural of “penalty” — the act of punishing
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
pervertedadjectiveUS /pərˈvɜːrtɪd/
(used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
phenomenallyadverbUS /fəˈnɑːmənəli/
to a phenomenal degree
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But the “Empire of Opinion” cares very little for such matters and, in the matter of the “native press,” generally seems to seek only a quiet life.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading [FN#357] See the Novelle of Bandello the Bishop (Tome 1, Paris, Liseux, 1879, small in 18) where the dying fisherman replies to his confessor, “Oh!
SeeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading [FN#357] See the Novelle of Bandello the Bishop (Tome 1, Paris, Liseux, 1879, small in 18) where the dying fisherman replies to his confessor, “Oh!
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading But the “Empire of Opinion” cares very little for such matters and, in the matter of the “native press,” generally seems to seek only a quiet life.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the “Empire of Opinion” cares very little for such matters and, in the matter of the “native press,” generally seems to seek only a quiet life.
sellverbUS /sel/
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading [FN#357] See the Novelle of Bandello the Bishop (Tome 1, Paris, Liseux, 1879, small in 18) where the dying fisherman replies to his confessor, “Oh!
SpectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But the “Empire of Opinion” cares very little for such matters and, in the matter of the “native press,” generally seems to seek only a quiet life.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
TomenounUS /toʊm/
A large, heavy, scholarly book containing ancient lore or magical writings.
From this reading [FN#357] See the Novelle of Bandello the Bishop (Tome 1, Paris, Liseux, 1879, small in 18) where the dying fisherman replies to his confessor, “Oh!
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
uncivilisedadjective
without civilizing influences
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading But the “Empire of Opinion” cares very little for such matters and, in the matter of the “native press,” generally seems to seek only a quiet life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading [FN#357] See the Novelle of Bandello the Bishop (Tome 1, Paris, Liseux, 1879, small in 18) where the dying fisherman replies to his confessor, “Oh!
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [FN#355] The local press has often proposed to abate this nuisance of erotic publication which is most debasing to public morals already perverted enough.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading [FN#356] The Spectator (No. 119) complains of an “infamous piece of good breeding,” because “men of the town, and particularly those who have been polished in France, make use of the most coarse and uncivilised words in our language and utter themselves often in such a manner as a clown would blush to hear.”
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In England if erotic literature were not forbidden by law, few would care to sell or to buy it, and only the legal pains and penalties keep up the phenomenally high prices.
