used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he went astray when he concluded, _per saltum_, that the object of his antipathy was a money-grubbing, profit-snatching, upper-hand-getting machine, and nothing else in the world.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
anew
From this reading Probably, again, no one ever was.
in addition
From this reading Ruston had not only feelings, but also what many people consider a later development--a conscience.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
antipathynounUS /ænˈtɪpəθi/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading But he went astray when he concluded, _per saltum_, that the object of his antipathy was a money-grubbing, profit-snatching, upper-hand-getting machine, and nothing else in the world.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
astrayadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/
away from the right path or direction
From this reading But he went astray when he concluded, _per saltum_, that the object of his antipathy was a money-grubbing, profit-snatching, upper-hand-getting machine, and nothing else in the world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WHOSE SHALL IT BE?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he went astray when he concluded, _per saltum_, that the object of his antipathy was a money-grubbing, profit-snatching, upper-hand-getting machine, and nothing else in the world.
commercialismnounUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəlɪzəm/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading But he went astray when he concluded, _per saltum_, that the object of his antipathy was a money-grubbing, profit-snatching, upper-hand-getting machine, and nothing else in the world.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Ruston had not only feelings, but also what many people consider a later development--a conscience.
deem to be
From this reading Ruston had not only feelings, but also what many people consider a later development--a conscience.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Ruston had not only feelings, but also what many people consider a later development--a conscience.
else
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From this reading But he went astray when he concluded, _per saltum_, that the object of his antipathy was a money-grubbing, profit-snatching, upper-hand-getting machine, and nothing else in the world.
at any time
From this reading Probably, again, no one ever was.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Ruston had not only feelings, but also what many people consider a later development--a conscience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
HeathernounUS /ˈheðər/
common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he went astray when he concluded, _per saltum_, that the object of his antipathy was a money-grubbing, profit-snatching, upper-hand-getting machine, and nothing else in the world.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he went astray when he concluded, _per saltum_, that the object of his antipathy was a money-grubbing, profit-snatching, upper-hand-getting machine, and nothing else in the world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHOSE SHALL IT BE?
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Ruston had not only feelings, but also what many people consider a later development--a conscience.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading But he went astray when he concluded, _per saltum_, that the object of his antipathy was a money-grubbing, profit-snatching, upper-hand-getting machine, and nothing else in the world.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Ruston had not only feelings, but also what many people consider a later development--a conscience.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
money-grubbing
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From this reading But he went astray when he concluded, _per saltum_, that the object of his antipathy was a money-grubbing, profit-snatching, upper-hand-getting machine, and nothing else in the world.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
not any; not one
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ruston had not only feelings, but also what many people consider a later development--a conscience.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But he went astray when he concluded, _per saltum_, that the object of his antipathy was a money-grubbing, profit-snatching, upper-hand-getting machine, and nothing else in the world.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But he went astray when he concluded, _per saltum_, that the object of his antipathy was a money-grubbing, profit-snatching, upper-hand-getting machine, and nothing else in the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
and nothing more
From this reading Ruston had not only feelings, but also what many people consider a later development--a conscience.
Otto
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From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Ruston had not only feelings, but also what many people consider a later development--a conscience.
for each
From this reading But he went astray when he concluded, _per saltum_, that the object of his antipathy was a money-grubbing, profit-snatching, upper-hand-getting machine, and nothing else in the world.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
profit-snatching
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From this reading But he went astray when he concluded, _per saltum_, that the object of his antipathy was a money-grubbing, profit-snatching, upper-hand-getting machine, and nothing else in the world.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
precisely, exactly
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
Ruston
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From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
saltum
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From this reading But he went astray when he concluded, _per saltum_, that the object of his antipathy was a money-grubbing, profit-snatching, upper-hand-getting machine, and nothing else in the world.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading WHOSE SHALL IT BE?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he went astray when he concluded, _per saltum_, that the object of his antipathy was a money-grubbing, profit-snatching, upper-hand-getting machine, and nothing else in the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
upper-hand-getting
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From this reading But he went astray when he concluded, _per saltum_, that the object of his antipathy was a money-grubbing, profit-snatching, upper-hand-getting machine, and nothing else in the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But he went astray when he concluded, _per saltum_, that the object of his antipathy was a money-grubbing, profit-snatching, upper-hand-getting machine, and nothing else in the world.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Ruston had not only feelings, but also what many people consider a later development--a conscience.
at the time that
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
belonging to which person
From this reading WHOSE SHALL IT BE?
Willie
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From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But he went astray when he concluded, _per saltum_, that the object of his antipathy was a money-grubbing, profit-snatching, upper-hand-getting machine, and nothing else in the world.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Probably no one is always wrong; at any rate, Mr. Otto Heather was right now and then, and he had hit the mark when he accused Willie Ruston of "commercialism."
