used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC REMOVAL.
anew
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
amiablyadverbUS /ˈeɪmiəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading Individually the Minorcan is very amiably disposed towards the inhabitants of those other islands, Great Britain and Ireland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Individually the Minorcan is very amiably disposed towards the inhabitants of those other islands, Great Britain and Ireland.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, he says as much with a candour that would be refreshing to haters of Victoria R et I's expansive _raj_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading Individually the Minorcan is very amiably disposed towards the inhabitants of those other islands, Great Britain and Ireland.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading But the Carabinero who guards the public morals holds (in the bulk) different opinions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Carabinero who guards the public morals holds (in the bulk) different opinions.
candournoun
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading Indeed, he says as much with a candour that would be refreshing to haters of Victoria R et I's expansive _raj_.
Carabinero
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From this reading But the Carabinero who guards the public morals holds (in the bulk) different opinions.
decayedadjectiveUS /dəˈkeɪd/
damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But the Carabinero who guards the public morals holds (in the bulk) different opinions.
DIPLOMATICadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC REMOVAL.
having made preparations
From this reading Individually the Minorcan is very amiably disposed towards the inhabitants of those other islands, Great Britain and Ireland.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
et
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From this reading Indeed, he says as much with a candour that would be refreshing to haters of Victoria R et I's expansive _raj_.
expansiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspænsɪv/
able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion
From this reading Indeed, he says as much with a candour that would be refreshing to haters of Victoria R et I's expansive _raj_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Individually the Minorcan is very amiably disposed towards the inhabitants of those other islands, Great Britain and Ireland.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading But the Carabinero who guards the public morals holds (in the bulk) different opinions.
hankeringnounUS /ˈhæŋkərɪŋ/
a yearning for something or to do something
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
hatersnounUS /ˈheɪtərz/
plural of “hater” — a person who hates
From this reading Indeed, he says as much with a candour that would be refreshing to haters of Victoria R et I's expansive _raj_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, he says as much with a candour that would be refreshing to haters of Victoria R et I's expansive _raj_.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading But the Carabinero who guards the public morals holds (in the bulk) different opinions.
I'snounUS /aɪz/
possessive form of “i” — a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)
From this reading Indeed, he says as much with a candour that would be refreshing to haters of Victoria R et I's expansive _raj_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the Carabinero who guards the public morals holds (in the bulk) different opinions.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he says as much with a candour that would be refreshing to haters of Victoria R et I's expansive _raj_.
IndividuallyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuːəli/
apart from others
From this reading Individually the Minorcan is very amiably disposed towards the inhabitants of those other islands, Great Britain and Ireland.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Individually the Minorcan is very amiably disposed towards the inhabitants of those other islands, Great Britain and Ireland.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading Individually the Minorcan is very amiably disposed towards the inhabitants of those other islands, Great Britain and Ireland.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Individually the Minorcan is very amiably disposed towards the inhabitants of those other islands, Great Britain and Ireland.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Individually the Minorcan is very amiably disposed towards the inhabitants of those other islands, Great Britain and Ireland.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
Minorca
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From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
Minorcan
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From this reading Individually the Minorcan is very amiably disposed towards the inhabitants of those other islands, Great Britain and Ireland.
moralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading But the Carabinero who guards the public morals holds (in the bulk) different opinions.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Indeed, he says as much with a candour that would be refreshing to haters of Victoria R et I's expansive _raj_.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Individually the Minorcan is very amiably disposed towards the inhabitants of those other islands, Great Britain and Ireland.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading But the Carabinero who guards the public morals holds (in the bulk) different opinions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Individually the Minorcan is very amiably disposed towards the inhabitants of those other islands, Great Britain and Ireland.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading But the Carabinero who guards the public morals holds (in the bulk) different opinions.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading Indeed, he says as much with a candour that would be refreshing to haters of Victoria R et I's expansive _raj_.
rajnounUS /rɑːʒ/
British dominion over India (1757-1947)
From this reading Indeed, he says as much with a candour that would be refreshing to haters of Victoria R et I's expansive _raj_.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Indeed, he says as much with a candour that would be refreshing to haters of Victoria R et I's expansive _raj_.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
REMOVALnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC REMOVAL.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Indeed, he says as much with a candour that would be refreshing to haters of Victoria R et I's expansive _raj_.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
substitutedverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːtɪd/
past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Individually the Minorcan is very amiably disposed towards the inhabitants of those other islands, Great Britain and Ireland.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Individually the Minorcan is very amiably disposed towards the inhabitants of those other islands, Great Britain and Ireland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
in the direction of
From this reading Individually the Minorcan is very amiably disposed towards the inhabitants of those other islands, Great Britain and Ireland.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
precisely as stated
From this reading Individually the Minorcan is very amiably disposed towards the inhabitants of those other islands, Great Britain and Ireland.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Indeed, he says as much with a candour that would be refreshing to haters of Victoria R et I's expansive _raj_.
which person or people
From this reading But the Carabinero who guards the public morals holds (in the bulk) different opinions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed, he says as much with a candour that would be refreshing to haters of Victoria R et I's expansive _raj_.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed, he says as much with a candour that would be refreshing to haters of Victoria R et I's expansive _raj_.
a late time of life
From this reading It is a matter of Spanish history that Minorca for many years groaned under English rule; and as prosperity has steadily decayed since the native article has been substituted for this reign of tyranny, it is not wonderful that the average Minorcan has a hankering to groan again.
