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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The writer now wishes to say something on the subject of canting nonsense, of which there is a great deal in England.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
ale
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From this reading Temperance canters say that "it is unlawful to drink a glass of ale."
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading There are various cants in England, amongst which is the religious cant.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
any
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are various cants in England, amongst which is the religious cant.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
begs
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
believes
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
cant
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From this reading There are various cants in England, amongst which is the religious cant.
canters
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From this reading Temperance canters say that "it is unlawful to drink a glass of ale."
canting
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From this reading The writer now wishes to say something on the subject of canting nonsense, of which there is a great deal in England.
cants
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From this reading There are various cants in England, amongst which is the religious cant.
Church
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
consequently
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
content
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
deal
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From this reading The writer now wishes to say something on the subject of canting nonsense, of which there is a great deal in England.
discuss
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
drink
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From this reading Temperance canters say that "it is unlawful to drink a glass of ale."
England
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From this reading The writer now wishes to say something on the subject of canting nonsense, of which there is a great deal in England.
fists
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From this reading Unmanly canters say that "it is unlawful to use one's fists."
glass
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From this reading Temperance canters say that "it is unlawful to drink a glass of ale."
going
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The writer now wishes to say something on the subject of canting nonsense, of which there is a great deal in England.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The writer now wishes to say something on the subject of canting nonsense, of which there is a great deal in England.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The writer now wishes to say something on the subject of canting nonsense, of which there is a great deal in England.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Temperance canters say that "it is unlawful to drink a glass of ale."
leave
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
less
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
lestconjunctionUS /lest/
in order that something should not happen
From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
many
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
member
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
misunderstood
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
more
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
nonsense
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From this reading The writer now wishes to say something on the subject of canting nonsense, of which there is a great deal in England.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
now
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From this reading The writer now wishes to say something on the subject of canting nonsense, of which there is a great deal in England.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The writer now wishes to say something on the subject of canting nonsense, of which there is a great deal in England.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The writer now wishes to say something on the subject of canting nonsense, of which there is a great deal in England.
one's
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From this reading Unmanly canters say that "it is unlawful to use one's fists."
other
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
religion
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
religious
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From this reading There are various cants in England, amongst which is the religious cant.
repeat
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
say
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From this reading The writer now wishes to say something on the subject of canting nonsense, of which there is a great deal in England.
saying
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
sincere
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The writer now wishes to say something on the subject of canting nonsense, of which there is a great deal in England.
subject
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From this reading The writer now wishes to say something on the subject of canting nonsense, of which there is a great deal in England.
temperance
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The writer now wishes to say something on the subject of canting nonsense, of which there is a great deal in England.
there
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From this reading The writer now wishes to say something on the subject of canting nonsense, of which there is a great deal in England.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The writer now wishes to say something on the subject of canting nonsense, of which there is a great deal in England.
two
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
unlawful
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From this reading Temperance canters say that "it is unlawful to drink a glass of ale."
unmanly
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
use
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From this reading Unmanly canters say that "it is unlawful to use one's fists."
various
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From this reading There are various cants in England, amongst which is the religious cant.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The writer now wishes to say something on the subject of canting nonsense, of which there is a great deal in England.
wishes
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From this reading The writer now wishes to say something on the subject of canting nonsense, of which there is a great deal in England.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
world
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From this reading He is not going to discuss the subject of religious cant: lest, however, he should be misunderstood, he begs leave to repeat that he is a sincere member of the Church of England, in which he believes there is more religion, and consequently less cant, than in any other church in the world; nor is he going to discuss many other cants; he shall content himself with saying something about two--the temperance cant and the unmanly cant.
writer
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From this reading The writer now wishes to say something on the subject of canting nonsense, of which there is a great deal in England.
