used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUSTIN TAKES CARE OF HIMSELF Some men set a high value upon honor, others will sell themselves for a trifle.
abhorverbUS /æbˈhɔːr/
find repugnant
From this reading Other men abhor these greater forms of dishonor, but in little things are petty and mean.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
AUSTINnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading AUSTIN TAKES CARE OF HIMSELF Some men set a high value upon honor, others will sell themselves for a trifle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
birthrightnounUS /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/
a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Other men abhor these greater forms of dishonor, but in little things are petty and mean.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading AUSTIN TAKES CARE OF HIMSELF Some men set a high value upon honor, others will sell themselves for a trifle.
cheatsnounUS /tʃiːts/
plural of “cheat” — weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous
From this reading They are like the woman who prides herself on her cleverness when she cheats the milkman out of a quart of milk or the peddler out of a paper of pins.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading They are like the woman who prides herself on her cleverness when she cheats the milkman out of a quart of milk or the peddler out of a paper of pins.
dishonestadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnəst/
deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
dishonorverbUS /dɪˈsɑːnər/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Other men abhor these greater forms of dishonor, but in little things are petty and mean.
at any time
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AUSTIN TAKES CARE OF HIMSELF Some men set a high value upon honor, others will sell themselves for a trifle.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Other men abhor these greater forms of dishonor, but in little things are petty and mean.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
obtain
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The value of a man is not one whit higher than the value he sets on his honor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They are like the woman who prides herself on her cleverness when she cheats the milkman out of a quart of milk or the peddler out of a paper of pins.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading They are like the woman who prides herself on her cleverness when she cheats the milkman out of a quart of milk or the peddler out of a paper of pins.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading AUSTIN TAKES CARE OF HIMSELF Some men set a high value upon honor, others will sell themselves for a trifle.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The value of a man is not one whit higher than the value he sets on his honor.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading AUSTIN TAKES CARE OF HIMSELF Some men set a high value upon honor, others will sell themselves for a trifle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The value of a man is not one whit higher than the value he sets on his honor.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading AUSTIN TAKES CARE OF HIMSELF Some men set a high value upon honor, others will sell themselves for a trifle.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The value of a man is not one whit higher than the value he sets on his honor.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They are like the woman who prides herself on her cleverness when she cheats the milkman out of a quart of milk or the peddler out of a paper of pins.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Other men abhor these greater forms of dishonor, but in little things are petty and mean.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The value of a man is not one whit higher than the value he sets on his honor.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Other men abhor these greater forms of dishonor, but in little things are petty and mean.
the force of workers available
From this reading AUSTIN TAKES CARE OF HIMSELF Some men set a high value upon honor, others will sell themselves for a trifle.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading They are like the woman who prides herself on her cleverness when she cheats the milkman out of a quart of milk or the peddler out of a paper of pins.
milkmannounUS /ˈmɪlkmæn/
someone who delivers milk
From this reading They are like the woman who prides herself on her cleverness when she cheats the milkman out of a quart of milk or the peddler out of a paper of pins.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The value of a man is not one whit higher than the value he sets on his honor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUSTIN TAKES CARE OF HIMSELF Some men set a high value upon honor, others will sell themselves for a trifle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The value of a man is not one whit higher than the value he sets on his honor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The value of a man is not one whit higher than the value he sets on his honor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other men abhor these greater forms of dishonor, but in little things are petty and mean.
others
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From this reading AUSTIN TAKES CARE OF HIMSELF Some men set a high value upon honor, others will sell themselves for a trifle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They are like the woman who prides herself on her cleverness when she cheats the milkman out of a quart of milk or the peddler out of a paper of pins.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading They are like the woman who prides herself on her cleverness when she cheats the milkman out of a quart of milk or the peddler out of a paper of pins.
peddlernounUS /ˈpedlər/
someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
From this reading They are like the woman who prides herself on her cleverness when she cheats the milkman out of a quart of milk or the peddler out of a paper of pins.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading Other men abhor these greater forms of dishonor, but in little things are petty and mean.
pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
From this reading They are like the woman who prides herself on her cleverness when she cheats the milkman out of a quart of milk or the peddler out of a paper of pins.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
pridesnounUS /praɪdz/
plural of “pride” — a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading They are like the woman who prides herself on her cleverness when she cheats the milkman out of a quart of milk or the peddler out of a paper of pins.
profiteernounUS /ˌprɑːfəˈtɪr/
someone who makes excessive profit (especially on goods in short supply)
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
quartnounUS /kwɔːrt/
a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon
From this reading They are like the woman who prides herself on her cleverness when she cheats the milkman out of a quart of milk or the peddler out of a paper of pins.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading AUSTIN TAKES CARE OF HIMSELF Some men set a high value upon honor, others will sell themselves for a trifle.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading AUSTIN TAKES CARE OF HIMSELF Some men set a high value upon honor, others will sell themselves for a trifle.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading The value of a man is not one whit higher than the value he sets on his honor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are like the woman who prides herself on her cleverness when she cheats the milkman out of a quart of milk or the peddler out of a paper of pins.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AUSTIN TAKES CARE OF HIMSELF Some men set a high value upon honor, others will sell themselves for a trifle.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading AUSTIN TAKES CARE OF HIMSELF Some men set a high value upon honor, others will sell themselves for a trifle.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The value of a man is not one whit higher than the value he sets on his honor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The value of a man is not one whit higher than the value he sets on his honor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading AUSTIN TAKES CARE OF HIMSELF Some men set a high value upon honor, others will sell themselves for a trifle.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Other men abhor these greater forms of dishonor, but in little things are petty and mean.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are like the woman who prides herself on her cleverness when she cheats the milkman out of a quart of milk or the peddler out of a paper of pins.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Other men abhor these greater forms of dishonor, but in little things are petty and mean.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading AUSTIN TAKES CARE OF HIMSELF Some men set a high value upon honor, others will sell themselves for a trifle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading AUSTIN TAKES CARE OF HIMSELF Some men set a high value upon honor, others will sell themselves for a trifle.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading AUSTIN TAKES CARE OF HIMSELF Some men set a high value upon honor, others will sell themselves for a trifle.
at the time that
From this reading They are like the woman who prides herself on her cleverness when she cheats the milkman out of a quart of milk or the peddler out of a paper of pins.
whitnounUS /wɪt/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading The value of a man is not one whit higher than the value he sets on his honor.
which person or people
From this reading They are like the woman who prides herself on her cleverness when she cheats the milkman out of a quart of milk or the peddler out of a paper of pins.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading AUSTIN TAKES CARE OF HIMSELF Some men set a high value upon honor, others will sell themselves for a trifle.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading They are like the woman who prides herself on her cleverness when she cheats the milkman out of a quart of milk or the peddler out of a paper of pins.
but in spite of that
From this reading Some men scorn to be dishonest in the small affairs of life, and as friends and neighbors are ever upright and honorable, yet can be tempted in greater matters to sell their birthright for the gain of the profiteer or the influence of the politician.
