used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An eager politician, with a shrill voice and a torrent of words, denied this statement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An eager politician, with a shrill voice and a torrent of words, denied this statement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An eager politician, with a shrill voice and a torrent of words, denied this statement.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The four gentlemen on the paper had prepared their speeches beforehand and were armed with notes and a certain nervous fluency.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading The four gentlemen on the paper had prepared their speeches beforehand and were armed with notes and a certain nervous fluency.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
BUNNING
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From this reading REVELATION OF BUNNING (I) On that evening the College Debating Society exercised its mind over the question of Naval Defence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading REVELATION OF BUNNING (I) On that evening the College Debating Society exercised its mind over the question of Naval Defence.
considersverbUS /kənˈsɪdərz/
third-person singular of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
country'snounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
DebatingverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading REVELATION OF BUNNING (I) On that evening the College Debating Society exercised its mind over the question of Naval Defence.
DefencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading REVELATION OF BUNNING (I) On that evening the College Debating Society exercised its mind over the question of Naval Defence.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading An eager politician, with a shrill voice and a torrent of words, denied this statement.
derisiveadjectiveUS /dərˈɪsɪv/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading An eager politician, with a shrill voice and a torrent of words, denied this statement.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading REVELATION OF BUNNING (I) On that evening the College Debating Society exercised its mind over the question of Naval Defence.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading REVELATION OF BUNNING (I) On that evening the College Debating Society exercised its mind over the question of Naval Defence.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
fluencynounUS /ˈfluːənsi/
powerful and effective language
From this reading The four gentlemen on the paper had prepared their speeches beforehand and were armed with notes and a certain nervous fluency.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four gentlemen on the paper had prepared their speeches beforehand and were armed with notes and a certain nervous fluency.
a man of refinement
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading REVELATION OF BUNNING (I) On that evening the College Debating Society exercised its mind over the question of Naval Defence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading REVELATION OF BUNNING (I) On that evening the College Debating Society exercised its mind over the question of Naval Defence.
the sound of laughing
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading REVELATION OF BUNNING (I) On that evening the College Debating Society exercised its mind over the question of Naval Defence.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading REVELATION OF BUNNING (I) On that evening the College Debating Society exercised its mind over the question of Naval Defence.
easily agitated
From this reading The four gentlemen on the paper had prepared their speeches beforehand and were armed with notes and a certain nervous fluency.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The four gentlemen on the paper had prepared their speeches beforehand and were armed with notes and a certain nervous fluency.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REVELATION OF BUNNING (I) On that evening the College Debating Society exercised its mind over the question of Naval Defence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading REVELATION OF BUNNING (I) On that evening the College Debating Society exercised its mind over the question of Naval Defence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading REVELATION OF BUNNING (I) On that evening the College Debating Society exercised its mind over the question of Naval Defence.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The four gentlemen on the paper had prepared their speeches beforehand and were armed with notes and a certain nervous fluency.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading An eager politician, with a shrill voice and a torrent of words, denied this statement.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The four gentlemen on the paper had prepared their speeches beforehand and were armed with notes and a certain nervous fluency.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading REVELATION OF BUNNING (I) On that evening the College Debating Society exercised its mind over the question of Naval Defence.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
REVELATIONnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading REVELATION OF BUNNING (I) On that evening the College Debating Society exercised its mind over the question of Naval Defence.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading An eager politician, with a shrill voice and a torrent of words, denied this statement.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading REVELATION OF BUNNING (I) On that evening the College Debating Society exercised its mind over the question of Naval Defence.
somnolentadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmnələnt/
inclined to or marked by drowsiness
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
express in speech
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The four gentlemen on the paper had prepared their speeches beforehand and were armed with notes and a certain nervous fluency.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading An eager politician, with a shrill voice and a torrent of words, denied this statement.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading REVELATION OF BUNNING (I) On that evening the College Debating Society exercised its mind over the question of Naval Defence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REVELATION OF BUNNING (I) On that evening the College Debating Society exercised its mind over the question of Naval Defence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The College, with the exception of certain gentlemen destined for the Church (they had been told by their parents to speak on every possible public occasion in order to be ready for a prospective pulpit), displayed a sublime and somnolent indifference.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading An eager politician, with a shrill voice and a torrent of words, denied this statement.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The four gentlemen on the paper had prepared their speeches beforehand and were armed with notes and a certain nervous fluency.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading One gentleman, timid of voice, uncertain in wit, easily dismayed by the derisive laughter of the opposite party, asserted that "This House considers the Naval policy of the present Government fatal to the country's best interests."
in the company of; together with
From this reading An eager politician, with a shrill voice and a torrent of words, denied this statement.
the words that are spoken
From this reading An eager politician, with a shrill voice and a torrent of words, denied this statement.
