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From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
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From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is also in the nature of a broad hint for Scotchmen.
in addition
From this reading It is also in the nature of a broad hint for Scotchmen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My qualification to bestow broad hints upon the politest and most intellectual of the peoples is that I possess a large fund of contempt for the Scottish character.
Anglo-Saxons
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From this reading This book is for Anglo-Saxons.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
BarrienounUS /ˈbæri/
Scottish dramatist and novelist; created Peter Pan (1860-1937)
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Also, I had the misfortune to be born on a day which is marked, sadly enough, in the calendars, BURNS DIED.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading My qualification to bestow broad hints upon the politest and most intellectual of the peoples is that I possess a large fund of contempt for the Scottish character.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This book is for Anglo-Saxons.
brought into existence
From this reading Also, I had the misfortune to be born on a day which is marked, sadly enough, in the calendars, BURNS DIED.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It is also in the nature of a broad hint for Scotchmen.
BURNSnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading Also, I had the misfortune to be born on a day which is marked, sadly enough, in the calendars, BURNS DIED.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
calendarsnounUS /ˈkæləndərz/
plural of “calendar” — a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading Also, I had the misfortune to be born on a day which is marked, sadly enough, in the calendars, BURNS DIED.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading My qualification to bestow broad hints upon the politest and most intellectual of the peoples is that I possess a large fund of contempt for the Scottish character.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading My qualification to bestow broad hints upon the politest and most intellectual of the peoples is that I possess a large fund of contempt for the Scottish character.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Also, I had the misfortune to be born on a day which is marked, sadly enough, in the calendars, BURNS DIED.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Also, I had the misfortune to be born on a day which is marked, sadly enough, in the calendars, BURNS DIED.
Dr
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From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
dulcetadjectiveUS /ˈdʌlsət/
extremely pleasant in a gentle way
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Also, I had the misfortune to be born on a day which is marked, sadly enough, in the calendars, BURNS DIED.
divisible by two
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This book is for Anglo-Saxons.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading My qualification to bestow broad hints upon the politest and most intellectual of the peoples is that I possess a large fund of contempt for the Scottish character.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Also, I had the misfortune to be born on a day which is marked, sadly enough, in the calendars, BURNS DIED.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading It is also in the nature of a broad hint for Scotchmen.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading My qualification to bestow broad hints upon the politest and most intellectual of the peoples is that I possess a large fund of contempt for the Scottish character.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My qualification to bestow broad hints upon the politest and most intellectual of the peoples is that I possess a large fund of contempt for the Scottish character.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is also in the nature of a broad hint for Scotchmen.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading My qualification to bestow broad hints upon the politest and most intellectual of the peoples is that I possess a large fund of contempt for the Scottish character.
invitesnounUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪts/
plural of “invite” — a colloquial expression for invitation
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This book is for Anglo-Saxons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is also in the nature of a broad hint for Scotchmen.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My qualification to bestow broad hints upon the politest and most intellectual of the peoples is that I possess a large fund of contempt for the Scottish character.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Also, I had the misfortune to be born on a day which is marked, sadly enough, in the calendars, BURNS DIED.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Also, I had the misfortune to be born on a day which is marked, sadly enough, in the calendars, BURNS DIED.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
used to form the superlative
From this reading My qualification to bestow broad hints upon the politest and most intellectual of the peoples is that I possess a large fund of contempt for the Scottish character.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My qualification to bestow broad hints upon the politest and most intellectual of the peoples is that I possess a large fund of contempt for the Scottish character.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It is also in the nature of a broad hint for Scotchmen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is also in the nature of a broad hint for Scotchmen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Also, I had the misfortune to be born on a day which is marked, sadly enough, in the calendars, BURNS DIED.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
onslaughtnounUS /ˈɔːnslɔːt/
a sudden and severe onset of trouble
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
pensnounUS /penz/
plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
peoplesnounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
From this reading My qualification to bestow broad hints upon the politest and most intellectual of the peoples is that I possess a large fund of contempt for the Scottish character.
politest
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From this reading My qualification to bestow broad hints upon the politest and most intellectual of the peoples is that I possess a large fund of contempt for the Scottish character.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading My qualification to bestow broad hints upon the politest and most intellectual of the peoples is that I possess a large fund of contempt for the Scottish character.
qualificationnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃən/
an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading My qualification to bestow broad hints upon the politest and most intellectual of the peoples is that I possess a large fund of contempt for the Scottish character.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading Also, I had the misfortune to be born on a day which is marked, sadly enough, in the calendars, BURNS DIED.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
Scotchmen
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From this reading It is also in the nature of a broad hint for Scotchmen.
ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading My qualification to bestow broad hints upon the politest and most intellectual of the peoples is that I possess a large fund of contempt for the Scottish character.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
express in speech
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My qualification to bestow broad hints upon the politest and most intellectual of the peoples is that I possess a large fund of contempt for the Scottish character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is also in the nature of a broad hint for Scotchmen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This book is for Anglo-Saxons.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My qualification to bestow broad hints upon the politest and most intellectual of the peoples is that I possess a large fund of contempt for the Scottish character.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading My qualification to bestow broad hints upon the politest and most intellectual of the peoples is that I possess a large fund of contempt for the Scottish character.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Also, I had the misfortune to be born on a day which is marked, sadly enough, in the calendars, BURNS DIED.
wittyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪti/
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading So that, one way and another, I appear to have been raised up for the work before us, even as Dr. J. M. Barrie[1] was raised up to assist the fortunes of a certain brand of smoking mixture.[2] Of course, if a man speak of the Scotch in any but the most dulcet tones he invites the onslaught of a thousand witty pens.
