used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading USE AND ABUSE OF STORIES IN REASONING, WITH A WORD IN BEHALF OF CHIMNEY-SWEEPERS AND IN REPROOF OF THE EARL OF LAUDERDALE.
ABUSEverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading USE AND ABUSE OF STORIES IN REASONING, WITH A WORD IN BEHALF OF CHIMNEY-SWEEPERS AND IN REPROOF OF THE EARL OF LAUDERDALE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading USE AND ABUSE OF STORIES IN REASONING, WITH A WORD IN BEHALF OF CHIMNEY-SWEEPERS AND IN REPROOF OF THE EARL OF LAUDERDALE.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading I ended that last chapter with a story, and though “I say it who should not say it,” it is a good story well applied.
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading My particular inclination moves me in controversy especially to approve his choice that said, _fortia mallem quam formosa_.
BEHALFnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading USE AND ABUSE OF STORIES IN REASONING, WITH A WORD IN BEHALF OF CHIMNEY-SWEEPERS AND IN REPROOF OF THE EARL OF LAUDERDALE.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading I ended that last chapter with a story, and though “I say it who should not say it,” it is a good story well applied.
CHIMNEY-SWEEPERS
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From this reading USE AND ABUSE OF STORIES IN REASONING, WITH A WORD IN BEHALF OF CHIMNEY-SWEEPERS AND IN REPROOF OF THE EARL OF LAUDERDALE.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading My particular inclination moves me in controversy especially to approve his choice that said, _fortia mallem quam formosa_.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading My particular inclination moves me in controversy especially to approve his choice that said, _fortia mallem quam formosa_.
DR
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From this reading DR.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading USE AND ABUSE OF STORIES IN REASONING, WITH A WORD IN BEHALF OF CHIMNEY-SWEEPERS AND IN REPROOF OF THE EARL OF LAUDERDALE.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading I ended that last chapter with a story, and though “I say it who should not say it,” it is a good story well applied.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading My particular inclination moves me in controversy especially to approve his choice that said, _fortia mallem quam formosa_.
formosanounUS /fɔːrˈmoʊsə/
an island in southeastern Asia 100 miles off the coast of mainland China in the South China Sea
From this reading My particular inclination moves me in controversy especially to approve his choice that said, _fortia mallem quam formosa_.
fortia
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From this reading My particular inclination moves me in controversy especially to approve his choice that said, _fortia mallem quam formosa_.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I ended that last chapter with a story, and though “I say it who should not say it,” it is a good story well applied.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My particular inclination moves me in controversy especially to approve his choice that said, _fortia mallem quam formosa_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I ended that last chapter with a story, and though “I say it who should not say it,” it is a good story well applied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading USE AND ABUSE OF STORIES IN REASONING, WITH A WORD IN BEHALF OF CHIMNEY-SWEEPERS AND IN REPROOF OF THE EARL OF LAUDERDALE.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading My particular inclination moves me in controversy especially to approve his choice that said, _fortia mallem quam formosa_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I ended that last chapter with a story, and though “I say it who should not say it,” it is a good story well applied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I ended that last chapter with a story, and though “I say it who should not say it,” it is a good story well applied.
JACKSONnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading JACKSON.
immediately past
From this reading I ended that last chapter with a story, and though “I say it who should not say it,” it is a good story well applied.
LAUDERDALE
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From this reading USE AND ABUSE OF STORIES IN REASONING, WITH A WORD IN BEHALF OF CHIMNEY-SWEEPERS AND IN REPROOF OF THE EARL OF LAUDERDALE.
mallem
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From this reading My particular inclination moves me in controversy especially to approve his choice that said, _fortia mallem quam formosa_.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My particular inclination moves me in controversy especially to approve his choice that said, _fortia mallem quam formosa_.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading My particular inclination moves me in controversy especially to approve his choice that said, _fortia mallem quam formosa_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My particular inclination moves me in controversy especially to approve his choice that said, _fortia mallem quam formosa_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I ended that last chapter with a story, and though “I say it who should not say it,” it is a good story well applied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading USE AND ABUSE OF STORIES IN REASONING, WITH A WORD IN BEHALF OF CHIMNEY-SWEEPERS AND IN REPROOF OF THE EARL OF LAUDERDALE.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading My particular inclination moves me in controversy especially to approve his choice that said, _fortia mallem quam formosa_.
quam
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From this reading My particular inclination moves me in controversy especially to approve his choice that said, _fortia mallem quam formosa_.
REASONINGnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading USE AND ABUSE OF STORIES IN REASONING, WITH A WORD IN BEHALF OF CHIMNEY-SWEEPERS AND IN REPROOF OF THE EARL OF LAUDERDALE.
REPROOFnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading USE AND ABUSE OF STORIES IN REASONING, WITH A WORD IN BEHALF OF CHIMNEY-SWEEPERS AND IN REPROOF OF THE EARL OF LAUDERDALE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading My particular inclination moves me in controversy especially to approve his choice that said, _fortia mallem quam formosa_.
express in words
From this reading I ended that last chapter with a story, and though “I say it who should not say it,” it is a good story well applied.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I ended that last chapter with a story, and though “I say it who should not say it,” it is a good story well applied.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading USE AND ABUSE OF STORIES IN REASONING, WITH A WORD IN BEHALF OF CHIMNEY-SWEEPERS AND IN REPROOF OF THE EARL OF LAUDERDALE.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I ended that last chapter with a story, and though “I say it who should not say it,” it is a good story well applied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My particular inclination moves me in controversy especially to approve his choice that said, _fortia mallem quam formosa_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading USE AND ABUSE OF STORIES IN REASONING, WITH A WORD IN BEHALF OF CHIMNEY-SWEEPERS AND IN REPROOF OF THE EARL OF LAUDERDALE.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I ended that last chapter with a story, and though “I say it who should not say it,” it is a good story well applied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My particular inclination moves me in controversy especially to approve his choice that said, _fortia mallem quam formosa_.
the act of using
From this reading USE AND ABUSE OF STORIES IN REASONING, WITH A WORD IN BEHALF OF CHIMNEY-SWEEPERS AND IN REPROOF OF THE EARL OF LAUDERDALE.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I ended that last chapter with a story, and though “I say it who should not say it,” it is a good story well applied.
which person or people
From this reading I ended that last chapter with a story, and though “I say it who should not say it,” it is a good story well applied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading USE AND ABUSE OF STORIES IN REASONING, WITH A WORD IN BEHALF OF CHIMNEY-SWEEPERS AND IN REPROOF OF THE EARL OF LAUDERDALE.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading USE AND ABUSE OF STORIES IN REASONING, WITH A WORD IN BEHALF OF CHIMNEY-SWEEPERS AND IN REPROOF OF THE EARL OF LAUDERDALE.
