used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How is it then that it produces the unmitigated miscreant whom Bright delights to denounce,--whom Gladstone loves to pursue with ruinous enactments,--and whom Parnell, with his murderous crew, takes pleasure in “boycotting,” maiming, and assassinating?
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The external appearance of this monster gives no clue to his character.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
assassinatingverbUS /əˈsæsəneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “assassinate” — murder; especially of socially prominent persons
From this reading How is it then that it produces the unmitigated miscreant whom Bright delights to denounce,--whom Gladstone loves to pursue with ruinous enactments,--and whom Parnell, with his murderous crew, takes pleasure in “boycotting,” maiming, and assassinating?
boycottingverbUS /ˈbɔɪkɑːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “boycott” — refuse to sponsor; refuse to do business with
From this reading How is it then that it produces the unmitigated miscreant whom Bright delights to denounce,--whom Gladstone loves to pursue with ruinous enactments,--and whom Parnell, with his murderous crew, takes pleasure in “boycotting,” maiming, and assassinating?
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading How is it then that it produces the unmitigated miscreant whom Bright delights to denounce,--whom Gladstone loves to pursue with ruinous enactments,--and whom Parnell, with his murderous crew, takes pleasure in “boycotting,” maiming, and assassinating?
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The external appearance of this monster gives no clue to his character.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading The old classical idea “procul a negotiis” would indicate that it had a contrary influence.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading The external appearance of this monster gives no clue to his character.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading The old classical idea “procul a negotiis” would indicate that it had a contrary influence.
country-life
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From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading How is it then that it produces the unmitigated miscreant whom Bright delights to denounce,--whom Gladstone loves to pursue with ruinous enactments,--and whom Parnell, with his murderous crew, takes pleasure in “boycotting,” maiming, and assassinating?
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading How is it then that it produces the unmitigated miscreant whom Bright delights to denounce,--whom Gladstone loves to pursue with ruinous enactments,--and whom Parnell, with his murderous crew, takes pleasure in “boycotting,” maiming, and assassinating?
denounceverbUS /dɪˈnaʊns/
speak out against
From this reading How is it then that it produces the unmitigated miscreant whom Bright delights to denounce,--whom Gladstone loves to pursue with ruinous enactments,--and whom Parnell, with his murderous crew, takes pleasure in “boycotting,” maiming, and assassinating?
enactmentsnounUS /ˌeˈnæktmənts/
plural of “enactment” — the passing of a law by a legislative body
From this reading How is it then that it produces the unmitigated miscreant whom Bright delights to denounce,--whom Gladstone loves to pursue with ruinous enactments,--and whom Parnell, with his murderous crew, takes pleasure in “boycotting,” maiming, and assassinating?
execrationnoun
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading The external appearance of this monster gives no clue to his character.
Free-trading
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plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The external appearance of this monster gives no clue to his character.
GladstonenounUS /ˈɡlædstoʊn/
liberal British statesman who served as prime minister four times (1809-1898)
From this reading How is it then that it produces the unmitigated miscreant whom Bright delights to denounce,--whom Gladstone loves to pursue with ruinous enactments,--and whom Parnell, with his murderous crew, takes pleasure in “boycotting,” maiming, and assassinating?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old classical idea “procul a negotiis” would indicate that it had a contrary influence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How is it then that it produces the unmitigated miscreant whom Bright delights to denounce,--whom Gladstone loves to pursue with ruinous enactments,--and whom Parnell, with his murderous crew, takes pleasure in “boycotting,” maiming, and assassinating?
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
How
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The old classical idea “procul a negotiis” would indicate that it had a contrary influence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How is it then that it produces the unmitigated miscreant whom Bright delights to denounce,--whom Gladstone loves to pursue with ruinous enactments,--and whom Parnell, with his murderous crew, takes pleasure in “boycotting,” maiming, and assassinating?
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The old classical idea “procul a negotiis” would indicate that it had a contrary influence.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The old classical idea “procul a negotiis” would indicate that it had a contrary influence.
iniquitynounUS /ˌɪˈnɪkwɪti/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading How is it then that it produces the unmitigated miscreant whom Bright delights to denounce,--whom Gladstone loves to pursue with ruinous enactments,--and whom Parnell, with his murderous crew, takes pleasure in “boycotting,” maiming, and assassinating?
maimingverbUS /ˈmeɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “maim” — injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
From this reading How is it then that it produces the unmitigated miscreant whom Bright delights to denounce,--whom Gladstone loves to pursue with ruinous enactments,--and whom Parnell, with his murderous crew, takes pleasure in “boycotting,” maiming, and assassinating?
miscreantnounUS /ˈmɪskriənt/
a person without moral scruples
From this reading How is it then that it produces the unmitigated miscreant whom Bright delights to denounce,--whom Gladstone loves to pursue with ruinous enactments,--and whom Parnell, with his murderous crew, takes pleasure in “boycotting,” maiming, and assassinating?
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
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of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
negotiis
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not any; not one
From this reading The external appearance of this monster gives no clue to his character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old classical idea “procul a negotiis” would indicate that it had a contrary influence.
ParnellnounUS /ˈpɑːrnəl/
Irish nationalist leader (1846-1891)
From this reading How is it then that it produces the unmitigated miscreant whom Bright delights to denounce,--whom Gladstone loves to pursue with ruinous enactments,--and whom Parnell, with his murderous crew, takes pleasure in “boycotting,” maiming, and assassinating?
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
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procul
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producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading How is it then that it produces the unmitigated miscreant whom Bright delights to denounce,--whom Gladstone loves to pursue with ruinous enactments,--and whom Parnell, with his murderous crew, takes pleasure in “boycotting,” maiming, and assassinating?
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
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ruinousadjectiveUS /ˈruːənəs/
extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
squanderernoun
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VAMPIRE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading How is it then that it produces the unmitigated miscreant whom Bright delights to denounce,--whom Gladstone loves to pursue with ruinous enactments,--and whom Parnell, with his murderous crew, takes pleasure in “boycotting,” maiming, and assassinating?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The external appearance of this monster gives no clue to his character.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
unmitigatedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪtəɡeɪtɪd/
not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; sometimes used as an intensifier
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
VAMPIREnounUS /ˈvæmpaɪr/
(folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living
From this reading THE VAMPIRE.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
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in the company of; together with
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The old classical idea “procul a negotiis” would indicate that it had a contrary influence.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What is the nature of a country-life that it should breed such a vampire,--such a monster of iniquity,--such a “squanderer of national wealth” as the landlord whom your Free-trading friends hold up to public execration?
