used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They stand against each other as night and day.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Is that something you have just discovered?" answered Sergeant Griffin without taking his eyes from the newspaper before him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "No," was the reply, "but I have come to the conclusion that the philosophy of religious prejudice cannot be harmonized with true patriotism.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Is that something you have just discovered?" answered Sergeant Griffin without taking his eyes from the newspaper before him.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
bigotnounUS /ˈbɪɡət/
a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No," was the reply, "but I have come to the conclusion that the philosophy of religious prejudice cannot be harmonized with true patriotism.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
cannot
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From this reading "No," was the reply, "but I have come to the conclusion that the philosophy of religious prejudice cannot be harmonized with true patriotism.
casementnoun
a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "No," was the reply, "but I have come to the conclusion that the philosophy of religious prejudice cannot be harmonized with true patriotism.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading "No," was the reply, "but I have come to the conclusion that the philosophy of religious prejudice cannot be harmonized with true patriotism.
contendedverbUS /kənˈtendɪd/
past form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They stand against each other as night and day.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Is that something you have just discovered?" answered Sergeant Griffin without taking his eyes from the newspaper before him.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They stand against each other as night and day.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Is that something you have just discovered?" answered Sergeant Griffin without taking his eyes from the newspaper before him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Is that something you have just discovered?" answered Sergeant Griffin without taking his eyes from the newspaper before him.
Griff
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From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
GriffinnounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪn/
winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
From this reading "Is that something you have just discovered?" answered Sergeant Griffin without taking his eyes from the newspaper before him.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
harmonizedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmənaɪzd/
involving or characterized by harmony
From this reading "No," was the reply, "but I have come to the conclusion that the philosophy of religious prejudice cannot be harmonized with true patriotism.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Is that something you have just discovered?" answered Sergeant Griffin without taking his eyes from the newspaper before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
not in action or at work
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
incipientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪpiənt/
only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
incompatibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbəl/
not compatible
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is that something you have just discovered?" answered Sergeant Griffin without taking his eyes from the newspaper before him.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
and nothing more
From this reading "Is that something you have just discovered?" answered Sergeant Griffin without taking his eyes from the newspaper before him.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading "Is that something you have just discovered?" answered Sergeant Griffin without taking his eyes from the newspaper before him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They stand against each other as night and day.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," was the reply, "but I have come to the conclusion that the philosophy of religious prejudice cannot be harmonized with true patriotism.
nothingnessnounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋnəs/
the state of nonexistence
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They stand against each other as night and day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading "No," was the reply, "but I have come to the conclusion that the philosophy of religious prejudice cannot be harmonized with true patriotism.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading "No," was the reply, "but I have come to the conclusion that the philosophy of religious prejudice cannot be harmonized with true patriotism.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading "No," was the reply, "but I have come to the conclusion that the philosophy of religious prejudice cannot be harmonized with true patriotism.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading "No," was the reply, "but I have come to the conclusion that the philosophy of religious prejudice cannot be harmonized with true patriotism.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "No," was the reply, "but I have come to the conclusion that the philosophy of religious prejudice cannot be harmonized with true patriotism.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading "Is that something you have just discovered?" answered Sergeant Griffin without taking his eyes from the newspaper before him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Is that something you have just discovered?" answered Sergeant Griffin without taking his eyes from the newspaper before him.
be standing; be upright
From this reading They stand against each other as night and day.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
sunlitadjectiveUS /ˈsʌnlɪt/
lighted by sunlight
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Is that something you have just discovered?" answered Sergeant Griffin without taking his eyes from the newspaper before him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I "I have always contended, Griff, that a bigot and a patriot are incompatible," remarked Stephen as he sat on the side of his bed, and looked across the room and out into the sunlit street beyond.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They stand against each other as night and day.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "No," was the reply, "but I have come to the conclusion that the philosophy of religious prejudice cannot be harmonized with true patriotism.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "No," was the reply, "but I have come to the conclusion that the philosophy of religious prejudice cannot be harmonized with true patriotism.
directed up
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
having passed out of existence
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He was seated by the window, musing the morning news, his curved pipe hanging idle from his mouth, from which incipient clouds of smoke lazily issued and as lazily climbed upward and vanished through the open casement into threads of nothingness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "No," was the reply, "but I have come to the conclusion that the philosophy of religious prejudice cannot be harmonized with true patriotism.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Is that something you have just discovered?" answered Sergeant Griffin without taking his eyes from the newspaper before him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is that something you have just discovered?" answered Sergeant Griffin without taking his eyes from the newspaper before him.
