used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Under these circumstances it was very difficult, if indeed it were possible, to find out the true merits of a case.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Each paper acted the part of an advocate, and by fixing upon the weak parts of an adversary tried to conceal its own shortcomings.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading Each paper acted the part of an advocate, and by fixing upon the weak parts of an adversary tried to conceal its own shortcomings.
advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading Each paper acted the part of an advocate, and by fixing upon the weak parts of an adversary tried to conceal its own shortcomings.
(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 The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Every day a battle raged, and frequently an opponent was allowed neither learning nor knowledge, while occasionally he was denied common honesty and even decency.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Each paper acted the part of an advocate, and by fixing upon the weak parts of an adversary tried to conceal its own shortcomings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Columns were written upon the same subject which was so decked out in party colours as to baffle all efforts at recognition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Columns were written upon the same subject which was so decked out in party colours as to baffle all efforts at recognition.
baffleverbUS /ˈbæfəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading Columns were written upon the same subject which was so decked out in party colours as to baffle all efforts at recognition.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Every day a battle raged, and frequently an opponent was allowed neither learning nor knowledge, while occasionally he was denied common honesty and even decency.
BuccaneernounUS /ˌbʌkəˈniːr/
someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Each paper acted the part of an advocate, and by fixing upon the weak parts of an adversary tried to conceal its own shortcomings.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Under these circumstances it was very difficult, if indeed it were possible, to find out the true merits of a case.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under these circumstances it was very difficult, if indeed it were possible, to find out the true merits of a case.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading Columns were written upon the same subject which was so decked out in party colours as to baffle all efforts at recognition.
ColumnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading Columns were written upon the same subject which was so decked out in party colours as to baffle all efforts at recognition.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Every day a battle raged, and frequently an opponent was allowed neither learning nor knowledge, while occasionally he was denied common honesty and even decency.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Each paper acted the part of an advocate, and by fixing upon the weak parts of an adversary tried to conceal its own shortcomings.
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every day a battle raged, and frequently an opponent was allowed neither learning nor knowledge, while occasionally he was denied common honesty and even decency.
decencynounUS /ˈdiːsənsi/
the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality
From this reading Every day a battle raged, and frequently an opponent was allowed neither learning nor knowledge, while occasionally he was denied common honesty and even decency.
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading Columns were written upon the same subject which was so decked out in party colours as to baffle all efforts at recognition.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Every day a battle raged, and frequently an opponent was allowed neither learning nor knowledge, while occasionally he was denied common honesty and even decency.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Under these circumstances it was very difficult, if indeed it were possible, to find out the true merits of a case.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each paper acted the part of an advocate, and by fixing upon the weak parts of an adversary tried to conceal its own shortcomings.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Columns were written upon the same subject which was so decked out in party colours as to baffle all efforts at recognition.
divisible by two
From this reading Every day a battle raged, and frequently an opponent was allowed neither learning nor knowledge, while occasionally he was denied common honesty and even decency.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every day a battle raged, and frequently an opponent was allowed neither learning nor knowledge, while occasionally he was denied common honesty and even decency.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
a social unit living together
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Under these circumstances it was very difficult, if indeed it were possible, to find out the true merits of a case.
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Each paper acted the part of an advocate, and by fixing upon the weak parts of an adversary tried to conceal its own shortcomings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Every day a battle raged, and frequently an opponent was allowed neither learning nor knowledge, while occasionally he was denied common honesty and even decency.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every day a battle raged, and frequently an opponent was allowed neither learning nor knowledge, while occasionally he was denied common honesty and even decency.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading Every day a battle raged, and frequently an opponent was allowed neither learning nor knowledge, while occasionally he was denied common honesty and even decency.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Under these circumstances it was very difficult, if indeed it were possible, to find out the true merits of a case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Under these circumstances it was very difficult, if indeed it were possible, to find out the true merits of a case.
a message received and understood
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Under these circumstances it was very difficult, if indeed it were possible, to find out the true merits of a case.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Each paper acted the part of an advocate, and by fixing upon the weak parts of an adversary tried to conceal its own shortcomings.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Every day a battle raged, and frequently an opponent was allowed neither learning nor knowledge, while occasionally he was denied common honesty and even decency.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Every day a battle raged, and frequently an opponent was allowed neither learning nor knowledge, while occasionally he was denied common honesty and even decency.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Under these circumstances it was very difficult, if indeed it were possible, to find out the true merits of a case.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Every day a battle raged, and frequently an opponent was allowed neither learning nor knowledge, while occasionally he was denied common honesty and even decency.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Every day a battle raged, and frequently an opponent was allowed neither learning nor knowledge, while occasionally he was denied common honesty and even decency.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Every day a battle raged, and frequently an opponent was allowed neither learning nor knowledge, while occasionally he was denied common honesty and even decency.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading Every day a battle raged, and frequently an opponent was allowed neither learning nor knowledge, while occasionally he was denied common honesty and even decency.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Columns were written upon the same subject which was so decked out in party colours as to baffle all efforts at recognition.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Each paper acted the part of an advocate, and by fixing upon the weak parts of an adversary tried to conceal its own shortcomings.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Each paper acted the part of an advocate, and by fixing upon the weak parts of an adversary tried to conceal its own shortcomings.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Each paper acted the part of an advocate, and by fixing upon the weak parts of an adversary tried to conceal its own shortcomings.
the local environment
From this reading Each paper acted the part of an advocate, and by fixing upon the weak parts of an adversary tried to conceal its own shortcomings.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Columns were written upon the same subject which was so decked out in party colours as to baffle all efforts at recognition.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Under these circumstances it was very difficult, if indeed it were possible, to find out the true merits of a case.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Every day a battle raged, and frequently an opponent was allowed neither learning nor knowledge, while occasionally he was denied common honesty and even decency.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Columns were written upon the same subject which was so decked out in party colours as to baffle all efforts at recognition.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Columns were written upon the same subject which was so decked out in party colours as to baffle all efforts at recognition.
shortcomingsnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋz/
plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency
From this reading Each paper acted the part of an advocate, and by fixing upon the weak parts of an adversary tried to conceal its own shortcomings.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Columns were written upon the same subject which was so decked out in party colours as to baffle all efforts at recognition.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Columns were written upon the same subject which was so decked out in party colours as to baffle all efforts at recognition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Under these circumstances it was very difficult, if indeed it were possible, to find out the true merits of a case.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Columns were written upon the same subject which was so decked out in party colours as to baffle all efforts at recognition.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Each paper acted the part of an advocate, and by fixing upon the weak parts of an adversary tried to conceal its own shortcomings.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Under these circumstances it was very difficult, if indeed it were possible, to find out the true merits of a case.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under these circumstances it was very difficult, if indeed it were possible, to find out the true merits of a case.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Columns were written upon the same subject which was so decked out in party colours as to baffle all efforts at recognition.
precisely as stated
From this reading Under these circumstances it was very difficult, if indeed it were possible, to find out the true merits of a case.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The means the Buccaneer had of gaining his information, namely, through the medium of his daily press, was confusing in the extreme; for all his papers took sides and showed the fighting instincts of the head of the family.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Each paper acted the part of an advocate, and by fixing upon the weak parts of an adversary tried to conceal its own shortcomings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Columns were written upon the same subject which was so decked out in party colours as to baffle all efforts at recognition.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Columns were written upon the same subject which was so decked out in party colours as to baffle all efforts at recognition.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Every day a battle raged, and frequently an opponent was allowed neither learning nor knowledge, while occasionally he was denied common honesty and even decency.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Columns were written upon the same subject which was so decked out in party colours as to baffle all efforts at recognition.
