used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I have determined not to read a line of them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I know too much about how these judgments are cooked up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I saw the faults of the play a good deal clearer than did any of those sleepy gentlemen who came to the theatre surfeited and weary and resentful of your change of programme."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I know too much about how these judgments are cooked up.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I saw the faults of the play a good deal clearer than did any of those sleepy gentlemen who came to the theatre surfeited and weary and resentful of your change of programme."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I saw the faults of the play a good deal clearer than did any of those sleepy gentlemen who came to the theatre surfeited and weary and resentful of your change of programme."
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading I saw the faults of the play a good deal clearer than did any of those sleepy gentlemen who came to the theatre surfeited and weary and resentful of your change of programme."
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading I know too much about how these judgments are cooked up.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I saw the faults of the play a good deal clearer than did any of those sleepy gentlemen who came to the theatre surfeited and weary and resentful of your change of programme."
characterized by great determination
From this reading "I have determined not to read a line of them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I saw the faults of the play a good deal clearer than did any of those sleepy gentlemen who came to the theatre surfeited and weary and resentful of your change of programme."
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading I saw the faults of the play a good deal clearer than did any of those sleepy gentlemen who came to the theatre surfeited and weary and resentful of your change of programme."
with resolute determination
From this reading "No," he said, firmly.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading I saw the faults of the play a good deal clearer than did any of those sleepy gentlemen who came to the theatre surfeited and weary and resentful of your change of programme."
the act of departing
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I saw the faults of the play a good deal clearer than did any of those sleepy gentlemen who came to the theatre surfeited and weary and resentful of your change of programme."
harrowed
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From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have determined not to read a line of them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No," he said, firmly.
hodgepodgenounUS /ˈhɑːdʒpɑːdʒ/
a motley assortment of things
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
how
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From this reading I know too much about how these judgments are cooked up.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have determined not to read a line of them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
judgmentsnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/
plural of “judgment” — an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading I know too much about how these judgments are cooked up.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know too much about how these judgments are cooked up.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "I have determined not to read a line of them.
hear with intention
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I know too much about how these judgments are cooked up.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," he said, firmly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I have determined not to read a line of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I have determined not to read a line of them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
participate in games or sport
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading I saw the faults of the play a good deal clearer than did any of those sleepy gentlemen who came to the theatre surfeited and weary and resentful of your change of programme."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "I have determined not to read a line of them.
resentfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈzentfəl/
full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will
From this reading I saw the faults of the play a good deal clearer than did any of those sleepy gentlemen who came to the theatre surfeited and weary and resentful of your change of programme."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No," he said, firmly.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw the faults of the play a good deal clearer than did any of those sleepy gentlemen who came to the theatre surfeited and weary and resentful of your change of programme."
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading I saw the faults of the play a good deal clearer than did any of those sleepy gentlemen who came to the theatre surfeited and weary and resentful of your change of programme."
express in speech
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
surfeited
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I saw the faults of the play a good deal clearer than did any of those sleepy gentlemen who came to the theatre surfeited and weary and resentful of your change of programme."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I saw the faults of the play a good deal clearer than did any of those sleepy gentlemen who came to the theatre surfeited and weary and resentful of your change of programme."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading I saw the faults of the play a good deal clearer than did any of those sleepy gentlemen who came to the theatre surfeited and weary and resentful of your change of programme."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I have determined not to read a line of them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I know too much about how these judgments are cooked up.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I saw the faults of the play a good deal clearer than did any of those sleepy gentlemen who came to the theatre surfeited and weary and resentful of your change of programme."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I have determined not to read a line of them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I know too much about how these judgments are cooked up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading I saw the faults of the play a good deal clearer than did any of those sleepy gentlemen who came to the theatre surfeited and weary and resentful of your change of programme."
which person or people
From this reading I saw the faults of the play a good deal clearer than did any of those sleepy gentlemen who came to the theatre surfeited and weary and resentful of your change of programme."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading To every word you speak I will listen, but I will not be harrowed up by a hodgepodge of personal prejudices written by my enemies before the play was produced or in a hurried hour between the fall of the curtain and going to press.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I saw the faults of the play a good deal clearer than did any of those sleepy gentlemen who came to the theatre surfeited and weary and resentful of your change of programme."
