used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading If persons establishing resorts where they mostly congregate, could take out an assurance against Gents, as they do against fire, what a blessing it would be!
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If persons establishing resorts where they mostly congregate, could take out an assurance against Gents, as they do against fire, what a blessing it would be!
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading We believe, with sorrow, that this offensive race of individuals is peculiar to our own country: we know of no foreign type answering to them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading We think it would be an excellent plan for respectable electors to make members pledge themselves to vote for the heavy taxation of various articles in which Gents chiefly delight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If persons establishing resorts where they mostly congregate, could take out an assurance against Gents, as they do against fire, what a blessing it would be!
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading If persons establishing resorts where they mostly congregate, could take out an assurance against Gents, as they do against fire, what a blessing it would be!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading We believe, with sorrow, that this offensive race of individuals is peculiar to our own country: we know of no foreign type answering to them.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading If persons establishing resorts where they mostly congregate, could take out an assurance against Gents, as they do against fire, what a blessing it would be!
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading We think it would be an excellent plan for respectable electors to make members pledge themselves to vote for the heavy taxation of various articles in which Gents chiefly delight.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
conferverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
congregateverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəɡeɪt/
come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading If persons establishing resorts where they mostly congregate, could take out an assurance against Gents, as they do against fire, what a blessing it would be!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If persons establishing resorts where they mostly congregate, could take out an assurance against Gents, as they do against fire, what a blessing it would be!
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading We think it would be an excellent plan for respectable electors to make members pledge themselves to vote for the heavy taxation of various articles in which Gents chiefly delight.
distinguishesverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If persons establishing resorts where they mostly congregate, could take out an assurance against Gents, as they do against fire, what a blessing it would be!
electorsnounUS /ɪˈlektərz/
plural of “elector” — a citizen who has a legal right to vote
From this reading We think it would be an excellent plan for respectable electors to make members pledge themselves to vote for the heavy taxation of various articles in which Gents chiefly delight.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
establishingverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading If persons establishing resorts where they mostly congregate, could take out an assurance against Gents, as they do against fire, what a blessing it would be!
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading We think it would be an excellent plan for respectable electors to make members pledge themselves to vote for the heavy taxation of various articles in which Gents chiefly delight.
EXTINCTIONnounUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/
no longer active; extinguished
From this reading THE GENTS VIEWED WITH RESPECT TO THEIR EXTINCTION.
start firing a weapon
From this reading If persons establishing resorts where they mostly congregate, could take out an assurance against Gents, as they do against fire, what a blessing it would be!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading We believe, with sorrow, that this offensive race of individuals is peculiar to our own country: we know of no foreign type answering to them.
GENTSnounUS /dʒents/
plural of “gent” — informal abbreviation of “gentleman”
From this reading THE GENTS VIEWED WITH RESPECT TO THEIR EXTINCTION.
highest in quality
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading We think it would be an excellent plan for respectable electors to make members pledge themselves to vote for the heavy taxation of various articles in which Gents chiefly delight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading We believe, with sorrow, that this offensive race of individuals is peculiar to our own country: we know of no foreign type answering to them.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We believe, with sorrow, that this offensive race of individuals is peculiar to our own country: we know of no foreign type answering to them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If persons establishing resorts where they mostly congregate, could take out an assurance against Gents, as they do against fire, what a blessing it would be!
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We believe, with sorrow, that this offensive race of individuals is peculiar to our own country: we know of no foreign type answering to them.
engage in
From this reading We think it would be an excellent plan for respectable electors to make members pledge themselves to vote for the heavy taxation of various articles in which Gents chiefly delight.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading We think it would be an excellent plan for respectable electors to make members pledge themselves to vote for the heavy taxation of various articles in which Gents chiefly delight.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading If persons establishing resorts where they mostly congregate, could take out an assurance against Gents, as they do against fire, what a blessing it would be!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
not any; not one
From this reading We believe, with sorrow, that this offensive race of individuals is peculiar to our own country: we know of no foreign type answering to them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading We believe, with sorrow, that this offensive race of individuals is peculiar to our own country: we know of no foreign type answering to them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If persons establishing resorts where they mostly congregate, could take out an assurance against Gents, as they do against fire, what a blessing it would be!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading We believe, with sorrow, that this offensive race of individuals is peculiar to our own country: we know of no foreign type answering to them.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading We believe, with sorrow, that this offensive race of individuals is peculiar to our own country: we know of no foreign type answering to them.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading If persons establishing resorts where they mostly congregate, could take out an assurance against Gents, as they do against fire, what a blessing it would be!
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading We think it would be an excellent plan for respectable electors to make members pledge themselves to vote for the heavy taxation of various articles in which Gents chiefly delight.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading We think it would be an excellent plan for respectable electors to make members pledge themselves to vote for the heavy taxation of various articles in which Gents chiefly delight.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
any competition
From this reading We believe, with sorrow, that this offensive race of individuals is peculiar to our own country: we know of no foreign type answering to them.
RepealnounUS /rɪˈpiːl/
the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
resortsnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrts/
plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading If persons establishing resorts where they mostly congregate, could take out an assurance against Gents, as they do against fire, what a blessing it would be!
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading THE GENTS VIEWED WITH RESPECT TO THEIR EXTINCTION.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading We think it would be an excellent plan for respectable electors to make members pledge themselves to vote for the heavy taxation of various articles in which Gents chiefly delight.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading We believe, with sorrow, that this offensive race of individuals is peculiar to our own country: we know of no foreign type answering to them.
carry out
From this reading If persons establishing resorts where they mostly congregate, could take out an assurance against Gents, as they do against fire, what a blessing it would be!
taxationnounUS /tækˈseɪʃən/
charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
From this reading We think it would be an excellent plan for respectable electors to make members pledge themselves to vote for the heavy taxation of various articles in which Gents chiefly delight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We believe, with sorrow, that this offensive race of individuals is peculiar to our own country: we know of no foreign type answering to them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GENTS VIEWED WITH RESPECT TO THEIR EXTINCTION.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE GENTS VIEWED WITH RESPECT TO THEIR EXTINCTION.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We believe, with sorrow, that this offensive race of individuals is peculiar to our own country: we know of no foreign type answering to them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading We think it would be an excellent plan for respectable electors to make members pledge themselves to vote for the heavy taxation of various articles in which Gents chiefly delight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading We think it would be an excellent plan for respectable electors to make members pledge themselves to vote for the heavy taxation of various articles in which Gents chiefly delight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We believe, with sorrow, that this offensive race of individuals is peculiar to our own country: we know of no foreign type answering to them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GENTS VIEWED WITH RESPECT TO THEIR EXTINCTION.
TotalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading We believe, with sorrow, that this offensive race of individuals is peculiar to our own country: we know of no foreign type answering to them.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading We think it would be an excellent plan for respectable electors to make members pledge themselves to vote for the heavy taxation of various articles in which Gents chiefly delight.
VIEWEDverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading THE GENTS VIEWED WITH RESPECT TO THEIR EXTINCTION.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading We think it would be an excellent plan for respectable electors to make members pledge themselves to vote for the heavy taxation of various articles in which Gents chiefly delight.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We believe, with sorrow, that this offensive race of individuals is peculiar to our own country: we know of no foreign type answering to them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If persons establishing resorts where they mostly congregate, could take out an assurance against Gents, as they do against fire, what a blessing it would be!
in or at the place that
From this reading If persons establishing resorts where they mostly congregate, could take out an assurance against Gents, as they do against fire, what a blessing it would be!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GENTS VIEWED WITH RESPECT TO THEIR EXTINCTION.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading IF ANY influential member, bent upon being of service to his country, would bring in a bill for the “Total Repeal of the Gents,” he would confer the greatest benefit on society; for until they are entirely knocked on the head, our public amusements can never be conducted with the propriety which distinguishes those of Paris.
