used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Our most active benefactors are generally unpopular.
(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 At all events they richly deserve all they get in the way of unpopularity.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading But it is hard on those much less culpable people who merely insist on others amusing themselves in unaccustomed ways that their efforts should earn no gratitude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At all events they richly deserve all they get in the way of unpopularity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
benefactorsnounUS /ˈbenəfæktərz/
plural of “benefactor” — a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading Our most active benefactors are generally unpopular.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
bettingadjectiveUS /ˈbetɪŋ/
preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is hard on those much less culpable people who merely insist on others amusing themselves in unaccustomed ways that their efforts should earn no gratitude.
culpableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlpəbəl/
deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious
From this reading But it is hard on those much less culpable people who merely insist on others amusing themselves in unaccustomed ways that their efforts should earn no gratitude.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading At all events they richly deserve all they get in the way of unpopularity.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading But it is hard on those much less culpable people who merely insist on others amusing themselves in unaccustomed ways that their efforts should earn no gratitude.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At all events they richly deserve all they get in the way of unpopularity.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Our most active benefactors are generally unpopular.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading At all events they richly deserve all they get in the way of unpopularity.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading But it is hard on those much less culpable people who merely insist on others amusing themselves in unaccustomed ways that their efforts should earn no gratitude.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But it is hard on those much less culpable people who merely insist on others amusing themselves in unaccustomed ways that their efforts should earn no gratitude.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At all events they richly deserve all they get in the way of unpopularity.
incurverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːr/
make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading But it is hard on those much less culpable people who merely insist on others amusing themselves in unaccustomed ways that their efforts should earn no gratitude.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But it is hard on those much less culpable people who merely insist on others amusing themselves in unaccustomed ways that their efforts should earn no gratitude.
and nothing more
From this reading But it is hard on those much less culpable people who merely insist on others amusing themselves in unaccustomed ways that their efforts should earn no gratitude.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Our most active benefactors are generally unpopular.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But it is hard on those much less culpable people who merely insist on others amusing themselves in unaccustomed ways that their efforts should earn no gratitude.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
not any; not one
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But it is hard on those much less culpable people who merely insist on others amusing themselves in unaccustomed ways that their efforts should earn no gratitude.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
others
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From this reading But it is hard on those much less culpable people who merely insist on others amusing themselves in unaccustomed ways that their efforts should earn no gratitude.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our most active benefactors are generally unpopular.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But it is hard on those much less culpable people who merely insist on others amusing themselves in unaccustomed ways that their efforts should earn no gratitude.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
ReformersnounUS /rɪˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “reformer” — a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading At all events they richly deserve all they get in the way of unpopularity.
relieve from
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
not often
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But it is hard on those much less culpable people who merely insist on others amusing themselves in unaccustomed ways that their efforts should earn no gratitude.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But it is hard on those much less culpable people who merely insist on others amusing themselves in unaccustomed ways that their efforts should earn no gratitude.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading But it is hard on those much less culpable people who merely insist on others amusing themselves in unaccustomed ways that their efforts should earn no gratitude.
unpopularadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
From this reading Our most active benefactors are generally unpopular.
unpopularitynounUS /ənˌpɑːpjəˈlerɪti/
the quality of lacking general approval or acceptance
From this reading At all events they richly deserve all they get in the way of unpopularity.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At all events they richly deserve all they get in the way of unpopularity.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading But it is hard on those much less culpable people who merely insist on others amusing themselves in unaccustomed ways that their efforts should earn no gratitude.
which person or people
From this reading It is a depressing fact and something of a disgrace to human nature that the efforts of those who try to benefit their neighbours are seldom appreciated.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Reformers of a serious kind, those who try to rid the world of beer, tobacco and the opportunity of betting, no doubt expect to be detested, and reckon the dislike they incur as part of the reward of their virtue.
