used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Why shouldn’t I introduce a comparison if I choose?
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "You divines all agree as to the existence of an infernal region.
Ainsworth
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From this reading "It’s hell,–isn’t it, Trascott?" asked Ainsworth, dismally.
(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 "You divines all agree as to the existence of an infernal region.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You divines all agree as to the existence of an infernal region.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading If you don’t like its rugged exterior you can at least appreciate the sentiment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You divines all agree as to the existence of an infernal region.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "It’s hell,–isn’t it, Trascott?" asked Ainsworth, dismally.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If you don’t like its rugged exterior you can at least appreciate the sentiment.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If you don’t like its rugged exterior you can at least appreciate the sentiment.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Why shouldn’t I introduce a comparison if I choose?
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Why shouldn’t I introduce a comparison if I choose?
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "My dear fellow," protested the shocked curate, "such liberty of expression, to put it mildly–" "Fudge!" interrupted his friend.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear fellow," protested the shocked curate, "such liberty of expression, to put it mildly–" "Fudge!" interrupted his friend.
dismallyadverbUS /ˈdɪzməli/
in a cheerless manner
From this reading "It’s hell,–isn’t it, Trascott?" asked Ainsworth, dismally.
divines
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From this reading "You divines all agree as to the existence of an infernal region.
don't
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From this reading If you don’t like its rugged exterior you can at least appreciate the sentiment.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading "You divines all agree as to the existence of an infernal region.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "My dear fellow," protested the shocked curate, "such liberty of expression, to put it mildly–" "Fudge!" interrupted his friend.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading If you don’t like its rugged exterior you can at least appreciate the sentiment.
a boy or man
From this reading "My dear fellow," protested the shocked curate, "such liberty of expression, to put it mildly–" "Fudge!" interrupted his friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "My dear fellow," protested the shocked curate, "such liberty of expression, to put it mildly–" "Fudge!" interrupted his friend.
FudgeverbUS /fʌdʒ/
tamper, with the purpose of deception
From this reading "My dear fellow," protested the shocked curate, "such liberty of expression, to put it mildly–" "Fudge!" interrupted his friend.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading "It’s hell,–isn’t it, Trascott?" asked Ainsworth, dismally.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "My dear fellow," protested the shocked curate, "such liberty of expression, to put it mildly–" "Fudge!" interrupted his friend.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Why shouldn’t I introduce a comparison if I choose?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Why shouldn’t I introduce a comparison if I choose?
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading "You divines all agree as to the existence of an infernal region.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading "My dear fellow," protested the shocked curate, "such liberty of expression, to put it mildly–" "Fudge!" interrupted his friend.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Why shouldn’t I introduce a comparison if I choose?
isn't
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From this reading "It’s hell,–isn’t it, Trascott?" asked Ainsworth, dismally.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It’s hell,–isn’t it, Trascott?" asked Ainsworth, dismally.
It's
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From this reading "It’s hell,–isn’t it, Trascott?" asked Ainsworth, dismally.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If you don’t like its rugged exterior you can at least appreciate the sentiment.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading If you don’t like its rugged exterior you can at least appreciate the sentiment.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading "My dear fellow," protested the shocked curate, "such liberty of expression, to put it mildly–" "Fudge!" interrupted his friend.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If you don’t like its rugged exterior you can at least appreciate the sentiment.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading "My dear fellow," protested the shocked curate, "such liberty of expression, to put it mildly–" "Fudge!" interrupted his friend.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear fellow," protested the shocked curate, "such liberty of expression, to put it mildly–" "Fudge!" interrupted his friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "My dear fellow," protested the shocked curate, "such liberty of expression, to put it mildly–" "Fudge!" interrupted his friend.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "My dear fellow," protested the shocked curate, "such liberty of expression, to put it mildly–" "Fudge!" interrupted his friend.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "My dear fellow," protested the shocked curate, "such liberty of expression, to put it mildly–" "Fudge!" interrupted his friend.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading "You divines all agree as to the existence of an infernal region.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading If you don’t like its rugged exterior you can at least appreciate the sentiment.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading If you don’t like its rugged exterior you can at least appreciate the sentiment.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading "My dear fellow," protested the shocked curate, "such liberty of expression, to put it mildly–" "Fudge!" interrupted his friend.
shouldn't
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From this reading Why shouldn’t I introduce a comparison if I choose?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "My dear fellow," protested the shocked curate, "such liberty of expression, to put it mildly–" "Fudge!" interrupted his friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "My dear fellow," protested the shocked curate, "such liberty of expression, to put it mildly–" "Fudge!" interrupted his friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My dear fellow," protested the shocked curate, "such liberty of expression, to put it mildly–" "Fudge!" interrupted his friend.
Trascott
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From this reading "It’s hell,–isn’t it, Trascott?" asked Ainsworth, dismally.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why shouldn’t I introduce a comparison if I choose?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You divines all agree as to the existence of an infernal region.
