used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus, even in the army, both of England and France, a cowardly braggart will occasionally show himself.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
in addition
From this reading Another character is also to be met with in the army, nearly as injurious to its internal peace as the swaggerer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus, even in the army, both of England and France, a cowardly braggart will occasionally show himself.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another character is also to be met with in the army, nearly as injurious to its internal peace as the swaggerer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Thus, even in the army, both of England and France, a cowardly braggart will occasionally show himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Another character is also to be met with in the army, nearly as injurious to its internal peace as the swaggerer.
attendsverbUS /əˈtendz/
third-person singular of “attend” — be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading This, however, very seldom happens, owing to the certainty of disgrace, which attends the exposure of their false pretensions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Another character is also to be met with in the army, nearly as injurious to its internal peace as the swaggerer.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Thus, even in the army, both of England and France, a cowardly braggart will occasionally show himself.
braggartnoun
a very boastful and talkative person
From this reading Thus, even in the army, both of England and France, a cowardly braggart will occasionally show himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading This, however, very seldom happens, owing to the certainty of disgrace, which attends the exposure of their false pretensions.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Another character is also to be met with in the army, nearly as injurious to its internal peace as the swaggerer.
contradictionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃən/
opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
From this reading This is the man who, from weakness of judgment, flies to duelling for the rectification of every trifling dispute—one who thinks that a mere contradiction is “the lie.”
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading Thus, even in the army, both of England and France, a cowardly braggart will occasionally show himself.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading This, however, very seldom happens, owing to the certainty of disgrace, which attends the exposure of their false pretensions.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading This is the man who, from weakness of judgment, flies to duelling for the rectification of every trifling dispute—one who thinks that a mere contradiction is “the lie.”
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
duelling
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From this reading This is the man who, from weakness of judgment, flies to duelling for the rectification of every trifling dispute—one who thinks that a mere contradiction is “the lie.”
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Thus, even in the army, both of England and France, a cowardly braggart will occasionally show himself.
divisible by two
From this reading Thus, even in the army, both of England and France, a cowardly braggart will occasionally show himself.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This is the man who, from weakness of judgment, flies to duelling for the rectification of every trifling dispute—one who thinks that a mere contradiction is “the lie.”
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading This, however, very seldom happens, owing to the certainty of disgrace, which attends the exposure of their false pretensions.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading This, however, very seldom happens, owing to the certainty of disgrace, which attends the exposure of their false pretensions.
start firing a weapon
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading This is the man who, from weakness of judgment, flies to duelling for the rectification of every trifling dispute—one who thinks that a mere contradiction is “the lie.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This is the man who, from weakness of judgment, flies to duelling for the rectification of every trifling dispute—one who thinks that a mere contradiction is “the lie.”
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Thus, even in the army, both of England and France, a cowardly braggart will occasionally show himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This is the man who, from weakness of judgment, flies to duelling for the rectification of every trifling dispute—one who thinks that a mere contradiction is “the lie.”
good-nature
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From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading This, however, very seldom happens, owing to the certainty of disgrace, which attends the exposure of their false pretensions.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thus, even in the army, both of England and France, a cowardly braggart will occasionally show himself.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This, however, very seldom happens, owing to the certainty of disgrace, which attends the exposure of their false pretensions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus, even in the army, both of England and France, a cowardly braggart will occasionally show himself.
injuriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʊriəs/
harmful to living things
From this reading Another character is also to be met with in the army, nearly as injurious to its internal peace as the swaggerer.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading Another character is also to be met with in the army, nearly as injurious to its internal peace as the swaggerer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another character is also to be met with in the army, nearly as injurious to its internal peace as the swaggerer.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Another character is also to be met with in the army, nearly as injurious to its internal peace as the swaggerer.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading This is the man who, from weakness of judgment, flies to duelling for the rectification of every trifling dispute—one who thinks that a mere contradiction is “the lie.”
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading This is the man who, from weakness of judgment, flies to duelling for the rectification of every trifling dispute—one who thinks that a mere contradiction is “the lie.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This is the man who, from weakness of judgment, flies to duelling for the rectification of every trifling dispute—one who thinks that a mere contradiction is “the lie.”
being nothing more than specified
From this reading This is the man who, from weakness of judgment, flies to duelling for the rectification of every trifling dispute—one who thinks that a mere contradiction is “the lie.”
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Another character is also to be met with in the army, nearly as injurious to its internal peace as the swaggerer.
used to form the superlative
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Another character is also to be met with in the army, nearly as injurious to its internal peace as the swaggerer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Thus, even in the army, both of England and France, a cowardly braggart will occasionally show himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus, even in the army, both of England and France, a cowardly braggart will occasionally show himself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This is the man who, from weakness of judgment, flies to duelling for the rectification of every trifling dispute—one who thinks that a mere contradiction is “the lie.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading This, however, very seldom happens, owing to the certainty of disgrace, which attends the exposure of their false pretensions.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Another character is also to be met with in the army, nearly as injurious to its internal peace as the swaggerer.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
popverbUS /pɑːp/
bulge outward
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
pretensionsnounUS /prəˈtenʃənz/
plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading This, however, very seldom happens, owing to the certainty of disgrace, which attends the exposure of their false pretensions.
rectificationnounUS /ˌrektəfəˈkeɪʃən/
(chemistry) the process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation
From this reading This is the man who, from weakness of judgment, flies to duelling for the rectification of every trifling dispute—one who thinks that a mere contradiction is “the lie.”
sanguinaryadjective
accompanied by bloodshed
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
not often
From this reading This, however, very seldom happens, owing to the certainty of disgrace, which attends the exposure of their false pretensions.
settlesnounUS /ˈsetəlz/
plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Thus, even in the army, both of England and France, a cowardly braggart will occasionally show himself.
swaggerernoun
someone who walks in an arrogant manner
From this reading Another character is also to be met with in the army, nearly as injurious to its internal peace as the swaggerer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This is the man who, from weakness of judgment, flies to duelling for the rectification of every trifling dispute—one who thinks that a mere contradiction is “the lie.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus, even in the army, both of England and France, a cowardly braggart will occasionally show himself.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This, however, very seldom happens, owing to the certainty of disgrace, which attends the exposure of their false pretensions.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These are not sanguinary heroes, and will fire in the air, or exchange shots with the most perfect good-nature; but they must argue by duel, and the first pop settles the argument.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading This is the man who, from weakness of judgment, flies to duelling for the rectification of every trifling dispute—one who thinks that a mere contradiction is “the lie.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, however, very seldom happens, owing to the certainty of disgrace, which attends the exposure of their false pretensions.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, even in the army, both of England and France, a cowardly braggart will occasionally show himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This, however, very seldom happens, owing to the certainty of disgrace, which attends the exposure of their false pretensions.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading This is the man who, from weakness of judgment, flies to duelling for the rectification of every trifling dispute—one who thinks that a mere contradiction is “the lie.”
precisely as stated
From this reading This, however, very seldom happens, owing to the certainty of disgrace, which attends the exposure of their false pretensions.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading This is the man who, from weakness of judgment, flies to duelling for the rectification of every trifling dispute—one who thinks that a mere contradiction is “the lie.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This, however, very seldom happens, owing to the certainty of disgrace, which attends the exposure of their false pretensions.
which person or people
From this reading This is the man who, from weakness of judgment, flies to duelling for the rectification of every trifling dispute—one who thinks that a mere contradiction is “the lie.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Thus, even in the army, both of England and France, a cowardly braggart will occasionally show himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Another character is also to be met with in the army, nearly as injurious to its internal peace as the swaggerer.
