used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had never confronted a moral quality like this in his whole experience.
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Of the five men who were left in Mr. Sullivan’s office, the Hon. Member for Morroway was not the least abashed.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, he thought, recalling the sheer fineness of the man, men are something more than a mere merchantable commodity in the market of politics.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading After all, he thought, recalling the sheer fineness of the man, men are something more than a mere merchantable commodity in the market of politics.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After all, he thought, recalling the sheer fineness of the man, men are something more than a mere merchantable commodity in the market of politics.
commoditynounUS /kəˈmɑːdəti/
articles of commerce
From this reading After all, he thought, recalling the sheer fineness of the man, men are something more than a mere merchantable commodity in the market of politics.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading He had never confronted a moral quality like this in his whole experience.
Dilling
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From this reading Possibly, there are others who, like Dilling, disproved Walpole’s _mot_, that every man has his price .
disprovedverbUS /dɪˈspruːvd/
past form of “disprove” — prove to be false
From this reading Possibly, there are others who, like Dilling, disproved Walpole’s _mot_, that every man has his price .
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Possibly, there are others who, like Dilling, disproved Walpole’s _mot_, that every man has his price .
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He had never confronted a moral quality like this in his whole experience.
finenessnoun
the quality of being very good indeed
From this reading After all, he thought, recalling the sheer fineness of the man, men are something more than a mere merchantable commodity in the market of politics.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Of the five men who were left in Mr. Sullivan’s office, the Hon. Member for Morroway was not the least abashed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of the five men who were left in Mr. Sullivan’s office, the Hon. Member for Morroway was not the least abashed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had never confronted a moral quality like this in his whole experience.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Possibly, there are others who, like Dilling, disproved Walpole’s _mot_, that every man has his price .
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had never confronted a moral quality like this in his whole experience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had never confronted a moral quality like this in his whole experience.
Hon
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From this reading Of the five men who were left in Mr. Sullivan’s office, the Hon. Member for Morroway was not the least abashed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of the five men who were left in Mr. Sullivan’s office, the Hon. Member for Morroway was not the least abashed.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of the five men who were left in Mr. Sullivan’s office, the Hon. Member for Morroway was not the least abashed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Of the five men who were left in Mr. Sullivan’s office, the Hon. Member for Morroway was not the least abashed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He had never confronted a moral quality like this in his whole experience.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading After all, he thought, recalling the sheer fineness of the man, men are something more than a mere merchantable commodity in the market of politics.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading After all, he thought, recalling the sheer fineness of the man, men are something more than a mere merchantable commodity in the market of politics.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Of the five men who were left in Mr. Sullivan’s office, the Hon. Member for Morroway was not the least abashed.
the force of workers available
From this reading Of the five men who were left in Mr. Sullivan’s office, the Hon. Member for Morroway was not the least abashed.
merchantableadjective
fit to be offered for sale
From this reading After all, he thought, recalling the sheer fineness of the man, men are something more than a mere merchantable commodity in the market of politics.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading After all, he thought, recalling the sheer fineness of the man, men are something more than a mere merchantable commodity in the market of politics.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading He had never confronted a moral quality like this in his whole experience.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After all, he thought, recalling the sheer fineness of the man, men are something more than a mere merchantable commodity in the market of politics.
Morroway
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From this reading Of the five men who were left in Mr. Sullivan’s office, the Hon. Member for Morroway was not the least abashed.
motnoun
a clever remark
From this reading Possibly, there are others who, like Dilling, disproved Walpole’s _mot_, that every man has his price .
a form of address for a man
From this reading Of the five men who were left in Mr. Sullivan’s office, the Hon. Member for Morroway was not the least abashed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never confronted a moral quality like this in his whole experience.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of the five men who were left in Mr. Sullivan’s office, the Hon. Member for Morroway was not the least abashed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the five men who were left in Mr. Sullivan’s office, the Hon. Member for Morroway was not the least abashed.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Of the five men who were left in Mr. Sullivan’s office, the Hon. Member for Morroway was not the least abashed.
others
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From this reading Possibly, there are others who, like Dilling, disproved Walpole’s _mot_, that every man has his price .
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading After all, he thought, recalling the sheer fineness of the man, men are something more than a mere merchantable commodity in the market of politics.
by chance
From this reading Possibly, there are others who, like Dilling, disproved Walpole’s _mot_, that every man has his price .
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Possibly, there are others who, like Dilling, disproved Walpole’s _mot_, that every man has his price .
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading He had never confronted a moral quality like this in his whole experience.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading After all, he thought, recalling the sheer fineness of the man, men are something more than a mere merchantable commodity in the market of politics.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading After all, he thought, recalling the sheer fineness of the man, men are something more than a mere merchantable commodity in the market of politics.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading After all, he thought, recalling the sheer fineness of the man, men are something more than a mere merchantable commodity in the market of politics.
Sullivan'snounUS /ˈsʌlɪvənz/
possessive form of “sullivan” — United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)
From this reading Of the five men who were left in Mr. Sullivan’s office, the Hon. Member for Morroway was not the least abashed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After all, he thought, recalling the sheer fineness of the man, men are something more than a mere merchantable commodity in the market of politics.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Possibly, there are others who, like Dilling, disproved Walpole’s _mot_, that every man has his price .
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of the five men who were left in Mr. Sullivan’s office, the Hon. Member for Morroway was not the least abashed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Possibly, there are others who, like Dilling, disproved Walpole’s _mot_, that every man has his price .
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had never confronted a moral quality like this in his whole experience.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading After all, he thought, recalling the sheer fineness of the man, men are something more than a mere merchantable commodity in the market of politics.
Walpole's
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From this reading Possibly, there are others who, like Dilling, disproved Walpole’s _mot_, that every man has his price .
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of the five men who were left in Mr. Sullivan’s office, the Hon. Member for Morroway was not the least abashed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of the five men who were left in Mr. Sullivan’s office, the Hon. Member for Morroway was not the least abashed.
which person or people
From this reading Of the five men who were left in Mr. Sullivan’s office, the Hon. Member for Morroway was not the least abashed.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He had never confronted a moral quality like this in his whole experience.
