used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEECHER STOWE AND THE LATE LORD LOVELACE The Byron scandal slowly fell asleep, and was allowed to slumber for about half a century.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading BEECHER STOWE AND THE LATE LORD LOVELACE The Byron scandal slowly fell asleep, and was allowed to slumber for about half a century.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading BEECHER STOWE AND THE LATE LORD LOVELACE The Byron scandal slowly fell asleep, and was allowed to slumber for about half a century.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEECHER STOWE AND THE LATE LORD LOVELACE The Byron scandal slowly fell asleep, and was allowed to slumber for about half a century.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
in a state of sleep
From this reading BEECHER STOWE AND THE LATE LORD LOVELACE The Byron scandal slowly fell asleep, and was allowed to slumber for about half a century.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Forces, however, making for the revival of the scandal were nevertheless at work.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading Even the publication of Moore's Life did not awaken it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
BEECHERnounUS /ˈbiːtʃər/
United States clergyman who was a leader for the abolition of slavery (1813-1887)
From this reading BEECHER STOWE AND THE LATE LORD LOVELACE The Byron scandal slowly fell asleep, and was allowed to slumber for about half a century.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading REVIVAL OF THE BYRON SCANDAL BY MRS.
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading REVIVAL OF THE BYRON SCANDAL BY MRS.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
a period of 100 years
From this reading BEECHER STOWE AND THE LATE LORD LOVELACE The Byron scandal slowly fell asleep, and was allowed to slumber for about half a century.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Even the publication of Moore's Life did not awaken it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the publication of Moore's Life did not awaken it.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading BEECHER STOWE AND THE LATE LORD LOVELACE The Byron scandal slowly fell asleep, and was allowed to slumber for about half a century.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BEECHER STOWE AND THE LATE LORD LOVELACE The Byron scandal slowly fell asleep, and was allowed to slumber for about half a century.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Forces, however, making for the revival of the scandal were nevertheless at work.
set up or found
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading BEECHER STOWE AND THE LATE LORD LOVELACE The Byron scandal slowly fell asleep, and was allowed to slumber for about half a century.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Forces, however, making for the revival of the scandal were nevertheless at work.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even the publication of Moore's Life did not awaken it.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading BEECHER STOWE AND THE LATE LORD LOVELACE The Byron scandal slowly fell asleep, and was allowed to slumber for about half a century.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Even the publication of Moore's Life did not awaken it.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading BEECHER STOWE AND THE LATE LORD LOVELACE The Byron scandal slowly fell asleep, and was allowed to slumber for about half a century.
LOVELACEnounUS /ˈlʌvleɪs/
English poet (1618-1857)
From this reading BEECHER STOWE AND THE LATE LORD LOVELACE The Byron scandal slowly fell asleep, and was allowed to slumber for about half a century.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Forces, however, making for the revival of the scandal were nevertheless at work.
Moore'snounUS /mʊrz/
possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Even the publication of Moore's Life did not awaken it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading REVIVAL OF THE BYRON SCANDAL BY MRS.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Forces, however, making for the revival of the scandal were nevertheless at work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even the publication of Moore's Life did not awaken it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REVIVAL OF THE BYRON SCANDAL BY MRS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
others
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From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Even the publication of Moore's Life did not awaken it.
REVIVALnounUS /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
bringing again into activity and prominence
From this reading REVIVAL OF THE BYRON SCANDAL BY MRS.
SCANDALnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading REVIVAL OF THE BYRON SCANDAL BY MRS.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading BEECHER STOWE AND THE LATE LORD LOVELACE The Byron scandal slowly fell asleep, and was allowed to slumber for about half a century.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading BEECHER STOWE AND THE LATE LORD LOVELACE The Byron scandal slowly fell asleep, and was allowed to slumber for about half a century.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
STOWEnounUS /stoʊ/
United States writer of a novel about slavery that advanced the abolitionists' cause (1811-1896)
From this reading BEECHER STOWE AND THE LATE LORD LOVELACE The Byron scandal slowly fell asleep, and was allowed to slumber for about half a century.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REVIVAL OF THE BYRON SCANDAL BY MRS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEECHER STOWE AND THE LATE LORD LOVELACE The Byron scandal slowly fell asleep, and was allowed to slumber for about half a century.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BEECHER STOWE AND THE LATE LORD LOVELACE The Byron scandal slowly fell asleep, and was allowed to slumber for about half a century.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
whoever
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading People took sides, indeed, as they always do, some throwing the blame on the husband, and others on the wife; but the view that, whoever was to blame, the causes of the separation were "too simple to be easily found out" prevailed.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Forces, however, making for the revival of the scandal were nevertheless at work.
