used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
(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 Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was neither more nor less than that Satan's own chaplain, Chowne, was at the helm of the whole of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
cannot
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From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
chaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading This was neither more nor less than that Satan's own chaplain, Chowne, was at the helm of the whole of it.
Chowne
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From this reading This was neither more nor less than that Satan's own chaplain, Chowne, was at the helm of the whole of it.
comersnounUS /ˈkʌmərz/
plural of “comer” — someone with a promising future
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
groovesnounUS /ɡruːvz/
plural of “groove” — a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record)
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
harkenverbUS /ˈhɑːrkən/
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ONE WHO HAS INTERRED HIMSELF.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading This was neither more nor less than that Satan's own chaplain, Chowne, was at the helm of the whole of it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading ONE WHO HAS INTERRED HIMSELF.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
inasmuch
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From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
INTERREDadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrd/
placed in a grave
From this reading ONE WHO HAS INTERRED HIMSELF.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
set down according to a plan
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading This was neither more nor less than that Satan's own chaplain, Chowne, was at the helm of the whole of it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
a particular point in time
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This was neither more nor less than that Satan's own chaplain, Chowne, was at the helm of the whole of it.
neighbour'snounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
possessive form of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading This was neither more nor less than that Satan's own chaplain, Chowne, was at the helm of the whole of it.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading This was neither more nor less than that Satan's own chaplain, Chowne, was at the helm of the whole of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE WHO HAS INTERRED HIMSELF.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
on the contrary
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
Satan'snounUS /ˈseɪtənz/
possessive form of “satan” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading This was neither more nor less than that Satan's own chaplain, Chowne, was at the helm of the whole of it.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
stinted
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From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such an effect was now produced all over all around us, that every man pressed for his neighbour's opinion, rather than offer his own, almost.
at the time that
From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
which person or people
From this reading ONE WHO HAS INTERRED HIMSELF.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This was neither more nor less than that Satan's own chaplain, Chowne, was at the helm of the whole of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This is a state of the public mind that cannot be long put up with; for half the pleasure goes out of life when a man is stinted of argument.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But inasmuch as I was always ready for all comers, and would not for a moment harken any other opinion, the great bulk of conclusion ran into the grooves I laid for it.
