used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In rural Ireland the "bona-fide," or rather _mala-fide_, traveler constitutes a certain blasphemous aspect in the celebration of the Sabbath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are different types of "bona-fide," whose characteristics may be said to vary in direct proportion to their love and enthusiasm for porter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are different types of "bona-fide," whose characteristics may be said to vary in direct proportion to their love and enthusiasm for porter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The worship of porter, when it has attained the proportions of a perfect passion, is best described as "the pursuit of porter in a can."
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading In rural Ireland the "bona-fide," or rather _mala-fide_, traveler constitutes a certain blasphemous aspect in the celebration of the Sabbath.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a given signal a sudden descent is made upon a pub.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading The worship of porter, when it has attained the proportions of a perfect passion, is best described as "the pursuit of porter in a can."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There are different types of "bona-fide," whose characteristics may be said to vary in direct proportion to their love and enthusiasm for porter.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The worship of porter, when it has attained the proportions of a perfect passion, is best described as "the pursuit of porter in a can."
blasphemousadjectiveUS /ˈblæsfəməs/
grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
From this reading In rural Ireland the "bona-fide," or rather _mala-fide_, traveler constitutes a certain blasphemous aspect in the celebration of the Sabbath.
bona-fide
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In rural Ireland the "bona-fide," or rather _mala-fide_, traveler constitutes a certain blasphemous aspect in the celebration of the Sabbath.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The worship of porter, when it has attained the proportions of a perfect passion, is best described as "the pursuit of porter in a can."
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It is the cause of many drunken skirmishes with the law, and it is interesting to observe such mistaken heroes in the execution of their plans.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading In rural Ireland the "bona-fide," or rather _mala-fide_, traveler constitutes a certain blasphemous aspect in the celebration of the Sabbath.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In rural Ireland the "bona-fide," or rather _mala-fide_, traveler constitutes a certain blasphemous aspect in the celebration of the Sabbath.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading There are different types of "bona-fide," whose characteristics may be said to vary in direct proportion to their love and enthusiasm for porter.
constitutesverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːts/
third-person singular of “constitute” — form or compose
From this reading In rural Ireland the "bona-fide," or rather _mala-fide_, traveler constitutes a certain blasphemous aspect in the celebration of the Sabbath.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading At a given signal a sudden descent is made upon a pub.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The worship of porter, when it has attained the proportions of a perfect passion, is best described as "the pursuit of porter in a can."
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading There are different types of "bona-fide," whose characteristics may be said to vary in direct proportion to their love and enthusiasm for porter.
command with authority
From this reading There are different types of "bona-fide," whose characteristics may be said to vary in direct proportion to their love and enthusiasm for porter.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading It is the cause of many drunken skirmishes with the law, and it is interesting to observe such mistaken heroes in the execution of their plans.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading There are different types of "bona-fide," whose characteristics may be said to vary in direct proportion to their love and enthusiasm for porter.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading It is the cause of many drunken skirmishes with the law, and it is interesting to observe such mistaken heroes in the execution of their plans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There are different types of "bona-fide," whose characteristics may be said to vary in direct proportion to their love and enthusiasm for porter.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading At a given signal a sudden descent is made upon a pub.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The worship of porter, when it has attained the proportions of a perfect passion, is best described as "the pursuit of porter in a can."
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading It is the cause of many drunken skirmishes with the law, and it is interesting to observe such mistaken heroes in the execution of their plans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In rural Ireland the "bona-fide," or rather _mala-fide_, traveler constitutes a certain blasphemous aspect in the celebration of the Sabbath.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It is the cause of many drunken skirmishes with the law, and it is interesting to observe such mistaken heroes in the execution of their plans.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading In rural Ireland the "bona-fide," or rather _mala-fide_, traveler constitutes a certain blasphemous aspect in the celebration of the Sabbath.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The worship of porter, when it has attained the proportions of a perfect passion, is best described as "the pursuit of porter in a can."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The worship of porter, when it has attained the proportions of a perfect passion, is best described as "the pursuit of porter in a can."
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading It is the cause of many drunken skirmishes with the law, and it is interesting to observe such mistaken heroes in the execution of their plans.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading There are different types of "bona-fide," whose characteristics may be said to vary in direct proportion to their love and enthusiasm for porter.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At a given signal a sudden descent is made upon a pub.
mala-fide
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In rural Ireland the "bona-fide," or rather _mala-fide_, traveler constitutes a certain blasphemous aspect in the celebration of the Sabbath.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It is the cause of many drunken skirmishes with the law, and it is interesting to observe such mistaken heroes in the execution of their plans.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There are different types of "bona-fide," whose characteristics may be said to vary in direct proportion to their love and enthusiasm for porter.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading It is the cause of many drunken skirmishes with the law, and it is interesting to observe such mistaken heroes in the execution of their plans.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It is the cause of many drunken skirmishes with the law, and it is interesting to observe such mistaken heroes in the execution of their plans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In rural Ireland the "bona-fide," or rather _mala-fide_, traveler constitutes a certain blasphemous aspect in the celebration of the Sabbath.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In rural Ireland the "bona-fide," or rather _mala-fide_, traveler constitutes a certain blasphemous aspect in the celebration of the Sabbath.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The worship of porter, when it has attained the proportions of a perfect passion, is best described as "the pursuit of porter in a can."
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The worship of porter, when it has attained the proportions of a perfect passion, is best described as "the pursuit of porter in a can."
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It is the cause of many drunken skirmishes with the law, and it is interesting to observe such mistaken heroes in the execution of their plans.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading There are different types of "bona-fide," whose characteristics may be said to vary in direct proportion to their love and enthusiasm for porter.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading There are different types of "bona-fide," whose characteristics may be said to vary in direct proportion to their love and enthusiasm for porter.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading The worship of porter, when it has attained the proportions of a perfect passion, is best described as "the pursuit of porter in a can."
pubnounUS /pʌb/
tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
From this reading At a given signal a sudden descent is made upon a pub.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading The worship of porter, when it has attained the proportions of a perfect passion, is best described as "the pursuit of porter in a can."
on the contrary
From this reading In rural Ireland the "bona-fide," or rather _mala-fide_, traveler constitutes a certain blasphemous aspect in the celebration of the Sabbath.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading In rural Ireland the "bona-fide," or rather _mala-fide_, traveler constitutes a certain blasphemous aspect in the celebration of the Sabbath.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading In rural Ireland the "bona-fide," or rather _mala-fide_, traveler constitutes a certain blasphemous aspect in the celebration of the Sabbath.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There are different types of "bona-fide," whose characteristics may be said to vary in direct proportion to their love and enthusiasm for porter.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading At a given signal a sudden descent is made upon a pub.
skirmishesnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃɪz/
plural of “skirmish” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading It is the cause of many drunken skirmishes with the law, and it is interesting to observe such mistaken heroes in the execution of their plans.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is the cause of many drunken skirmishes with the law, and it is interesting to observe such mistaken heroes in the execution of their plans.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading At a given signal a sudden descent is made upon a pub.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In rural Ireland the "bona-fide," or rather _mala-fide_, traveler constitutes a certain blasphemous aspect in the celebration of the Sabbath.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There are different types of "bona-fide," whose characteristics may be said to vary in direct proportion to their love and enthusiasm for porter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are different types of "bona-fide," whose characteristics may be said to vary in direct proportion to their love and enthusiasm for porter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are different types of "bona-fide," whose characteristics may be said to vary in direct proportion to their love and enthusiasm for porter.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading In rural Ireland the "bona-fide," or rather _mala-fide_, traveler constitutes a certain blasphemous aspect in the celebration of the Sabbath.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading There are different types of "bona-fide," whose characteristics may be said to vary in direct proportion to their love and enthusiasm for porter.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At a given signal a sudden descent is made upon a pub.
varyverbUS /ˈveri/
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading There are different types of "bona-fide," whose characteristics may be said to vary in direct proportion to their love and enthusiasm for porter.
at the time that
From this reading The worship of porter, when it has attained the proportions of a perfect passion, is best described as "the pursuit of porter in a can."
belonging to which person
From this reading There are different types of "bona-fide," whose characteristics may be said to vary in direct proportion to their love and enthusiasm for porter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is the cause of many drunken skirmishes with the law, and it is interesting to observe such mistaken heroes in the execution of their plans.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading The worship of porter, when it has attained the proportions of a perfect passion, is best described as "the pursuit of porter in a can."
