adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His first ground for complaint was scarcely tenable; with his dwindling business the post of clerk had dwindled into a sinecure.
abandoningverbUS /əˈbændənɪŋ/
-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading To sit all day at the receipt of imaginary custom is not a part fitted for a sane and healthy young human being.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To sit all day at the receipt of imaginary custom is not a part fitted for a sane and healthy young human being.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To sit all day at the receipt of imaginary custom is not a part fitted for a sane and healthy young human being.
betrayedverbUS /bɪˈtreɪd/
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
bitterlyadverbUS /ˈbɪtərli/
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
bodiesnounUS /ˈbɑːdiz/
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
CausenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading His first ground for complaint was scarcely tenable; with his dwindling business the post of clerk had dwindled into a sinecure.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading His first ground for complaint was scarcely tenable; with his dwindling business the post of clerk had dwindled into a sinecure.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
crabbedadjectiveUS /kræbd/
annoyed and irritable
From this reading I suppose, in a kind of crabbed way, the crabbed fellow was fond of Phyllis.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading To sit all day at the receipt of imaginary custom is not a part fitted for a sane and healthy young human being.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading To sit all day at the receipt of imaginary custom is not a part fitted for a sane and healthy young human being.
defectionnounUS /dɪˈfekʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
dwindledverbUS /ˈdwɪndəld/
past form of “dwindle” — become smaller or lose substance
From this reading His first ground for complaint was scarcely tenable; with his dwindling business the post of clerk had dwindled into a sinecure.
dwindlingadjectiveUS /ˈdwɪndəlɪŋ/
gradually decreasing until little remains
From this reading His first ground for complaint was scarcely tenable; with his dwindling business the post of clerk had dwindled into a sinecure.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading I suppose, in a kind of crabbed way, the crabbed fellow was fond of Phyllis.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first ground for complaint was scarcely tenable; with his dwindling business the post of clerk had dwindled into a sinecure.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading To sit all day at the receipt of imaginary custom is not a part fitted for a sane and healthy young human being.
follynounUS /ˈfɑːli/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading I suppose, in a kind of crabbed way, the crabbed fellow was fond of Phyllis.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
Gedge
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From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
Gedge's
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From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
grievancenounUS /ˈɡriːvəns/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading His first ground for complaint was scarcely tenable; with his dwindling business the post of clerk had dwindled into a sinecure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading To sit all day at the receipt of imaginary custom is not a part fitted for a sane and healthy young human being.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading To sit all day at the receipt of imaginary custom is not a part fitted for a sane and healthy young human being.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suppose, in a kind of crabbed way, the crabbed fellow was fond of Phyllis.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading To sit all day at the receipt of imaginary custom is not a part fitted for a sane and healthy young human being.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
InternationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His first ground for complaint was scarcely tenable; with his dwindling business the post of clerk had dwindled into a sinecure.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To sit all day at the receipt of imaginary custom is not a part fitted for a sane and healthy young human being.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I suppose, in a kind of crabbed way, the crabbed fellow was fond of Phyllis.
knavesnounUS /neɪvz/
plural of “knave” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
LabournounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
mendverbUS /mend/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
militarismnounUS /ˈmɪlətərɪzəm/
a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To sit all day at the receipt of imaginary custom is not a part fitted for a sane and healthy young human being.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To sit all day at the receipt of imaginary custom is not a part fitted for a sane and healthy young human being.
Phyllis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I suppose, in a kind of crabbed way, the crabbed fellow was fond of Phyllis.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading His first ground for complaint was scarcely tenable; with his dwindling business the post of clerk had dwindled into a sinecure.
powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading To sit all day at the receipt of imaginary custom is not a part fitted for a sane and healthy young human being.
SacredadjectiveUS /ˈseɪkrəd/
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading To sit all day at the receipt of imaginary custom is not a part fitted for a sane and healthy young human being.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading His first ground for complaint was scarcely tenable; with his dwindling business the post of clerk had dwindled into a sinecure.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
sinecurenoun
a benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached
From this reading His first ground for complaint was scarcely tenable; with his dwindling business the post of clerk had dwindled into a sinecure.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading To sit all day at the receipt of imaginary custom is not a part fitted for a sane and healthy young human being.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
SolidaritynounUS /ˌsɑːləˈderəti/
a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose, in a kind of crabbed way, the crabbed fellow was fond of Phyllis.
tenableadjectiveUS /ˈtenəbəl/
based on sound reasoning or evidence
From this reading His first ground for complaint was scarcely tenable; with his dwindling business the post of clerk had dwindled into a sinecure.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
throwverbUS /θroʊ/
propel through the air
From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
upbraidedverbUS /əpˈbreɪdɪd/
past form of “upbraid” — express criticism towards
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Still, from Gedge's point of view her defection was a grievance; but that she could throw in her lot openly with the powers of darkness was nothing less than an outrage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His first ground for complaint was scarcely tenable; with his dwindling business the post of clerk had dwindled into a sinecure.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I suppose, in a kind of crabbed way, the crabbed fellow was fond of Phyllis.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Gedge bitterly upbraided his daughter, both for her desertion of his business and her criminal folly in abandoning it so as to help mend the shattered bodies of fools and knaves who, by joining the forces of militarism, had betrayed the Sacred Cause of the International Solidarity of Labour.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His first ground for complaint was scarcely tenable; with his dwindling business the post of clerk had dwindled into a sinecure.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To sit all day at the receipt of imaginary custom is not a part fitted for a sane and healthy young human being.
