used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The criminal is always a sophist; and finds in his own reason a special pleader to twist laws human and divine into a sanction of his crime.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading With the former the student had become acquainted by the favour of chance, which had for a short time made them lodgers in the same house.
acutest
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From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The criminal is always a sophist; and finds in his own reason a special pleader to twist laws human and divine into a sanction of his crime.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rogue is so much in the habit of cheating, that he packs the cards even when playing at Patience with himself.--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading With the former the student had become acquainted by the favour of chance, which had for a short time made them lodgers in the same house.
(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 The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
Bolingbrokenoun
the first Lancastrian king of England from 1399 to 1413; deposed Richard II and suppressed rebellions (1367-1413)
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
bubbleverbUS /ˈbʌbəl/
form, produce, or emit bubbles
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With the former the student had become acquainted by the favour of chance, which had for a short time made them lodgers in the same house.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading The rogue is so much in the habit of cheating, that he packs the cards even when playing at Patience with himself.--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading With the former the student had become acquainted by the favour of chance, which had for a short time made them lodgers in the same house.
cheatingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːtɪŋ/
not faithful to a spouse or lover
From this reading The rogue is so much in the habit of cheating, that he packs the cards even when playing at Patience with himself.--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
Crauford
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From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The criminal is always a sophist; and finds in his own reason a special pleader to twist laws human and divine into a sanction of his crime.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading The criminal is always a sophist; and finds in his own reason a special pleader to twist laws human and divine into a sanction of his crime.
emanating from God
From this reading The criminal is always a sophist; and finds in his own reason a special pleader to twist laws human and divine into a sanction of his crime.
duping
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From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
divisible by two
From this reading The rogue is so much in the habit of cheating, that he packs the cards even when playing at Patience with himself.--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
at any time
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading With the former the student had become acquainted by the favour of chance, which had for a short time made them lodgers in the same house.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading The criminal is always a sophist; and finds in his own reason a special pleader to twist laws human and divine into a sanction of his crime.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the former the student had become acquainted by the favour of chance, which had for a short time made them lodgers in the same house.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
Glendowernoun
Welsh chieftain who led a revolt against Henry IV's rule in Wales (1359-1416)
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
an established custom
From this reading The rogue is so much in the habit of cheating, that he packs the cards even when playing at Patience with himself.--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading With the former the student had become acquainted by the favour of chance, which had for a short time made them lodgers in the same house.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The criminal is always a sophist; and finds in his own reason a special pleader to twist laws human and divine into a sanction of his crime.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The criminal is always a sophist; and finds in his own reason a special pleader to twist laws human and divine into a sanction of his crime.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading The criminal is always a sophist; and finds in his own reason a special pleader to twist laws human and divine into a sanction of his crime.
lodgers
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From this reading With the former the student had become acquainted by the favour of chance, which had for a short time made them lodgers in the same house.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With the former the student had become acquainted by the favour of chance, which had for a short time made them lodgers in the same house.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
MONTAGUE
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From this reading The rogue is so much in the habit of cheating, that he packs the cards even when playing at Patience with himself.--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The rogue is so much in the habit of cheating, that he packs the cards even when playing at Patience with himself.--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The criminal is always a sophist; and finds in his own reason a special pleader to twist laws human and divine into a sanction of his crime.
and nothing more
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
others
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From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
outwittingverbUS /ˈaʊtwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
packsnounUS /pæks/
plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number
From this reading The rogue is so much in the habit of cheating, that he packs the cards even when playing at Patience with himself.--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading The rogue is so much in the habit of cheating, that he packs the cards even when playing at Patience with himself.--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
a human being
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The rogue is so much in the habit of cheating, that he packs the cards even when playing at Patience with himself.--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
pleadernoun
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading The criminal is always a sophist; and finds in his own reason a special pleader to twist laws human and divine into a sanction of his crime.
populousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
densely populated
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The criminal is always a sophist; and finds in his own reason a special pleader to twist laws human and divine into a sanction of his crime.
roguenounUS /roʊɡ/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading The rogue is so much in the habit of cheating, that he packs the cards even when playing at Patience with himself.--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
Identical; not different.
From this reading With the former the student had become acquainted by the favour of chance, which had for a short time made them lodgers in the same house.
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading The criminal is always a sophist; and finds in his own reason a special pleader to twist laws human and divine into a sanction of his crime.
sharpernounUS /ˈʃɑːrpər/
a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading With the former the student had become acquainted by the favour of chance, which had for a short time made them lodgers in the same house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The rogue is so much in the habit of cheating, that he packs the cards even when playing at Patience with himself.--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
sophistnoun
any of a group of Greek philosophers and teachers in the 5th century BC who speculated on a wide range of subjects
From this reading The criminal is always a sophist; and finds in his own reason a special pleader to twist laws human and divine into a sanction of his crime.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The criminal is always a sophist; and finds in his own reason a special pleader to twist laws human and divine into a sanction of his crime.
STEPHENnounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading The rogue is so much in the habit of cheating, that he packs the cards even when playing at Patience with himself.--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading With the former the student had become acquainted by the favour of chance, which had for a short time made them lodgers in the same house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With the former the student had become acquainted by the favour of chance, which had for a short time made them lodgers in the same house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The criminal is always a sophist; and finds in his own reason a special pleader to twist laws human and divine into a sanction of his crime.
twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading The criminal is always a sophist; and finds in his own reason a special pleader to twist laws human and divine into a sanction of his crime.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
at the time that
From this reading The rogue is so much in the habit of cheating, that he packs the cards even when playing at Patience with himself.--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With the former the student had become acquainted by the favour of chance, which had for a short time made them lodgers in the same house.
which person or people
From this reading Bolingbroke has said that "Man is his own sharper and his own bubble;" and certainly he who is acutest in duping others is ever the most ingenious in outwitting himself.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The rogue is so much in the habit of cheating, that he packs the cards even when playing at Patience with himself.--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
WolfenounUS /wʊlf/
United States writer who has written extensively on American culture (born in 1931)
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading The only two acquaintances in this populous city whom Glendower possessed who were aware that in a former time he had known a better fortune were Wolfe and a person of far higher worldly estimation, of the name of Crauford.
