admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading The admirers of Jean Paul Richter might find much of the charm and variety of the "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" in this newspaper collection.
(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 But, with us, they will pardon something to the spirit of liberty, much to that of love and humanity which breathes through all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The admirers of Jean Paul Richter might find much of the charm and variety of the "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" in this newspaper collection.
apologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading They may see, perhaps, as we do, some things which they cannot approve of, the tendency of which, however intended, is very questionable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They may see, perhaps, as we do, some things which they cannot approve of, the tendency of which, however intended, is very questionable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
breathesverbUS /briːðz/
third-person singular of “breathe” — draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading But, with us, they will pardon something to the spirit of liberty, much to that of love and humanity which breathes through all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we must cease quoting.
cannot
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From this reading They may see, perhaps, as we do, some things which they cannot approve of, the tendency of which, however intended, is very questionable.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading But we must cease quoting.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The admirers of Jean Paul Richter might find much of the charm and variety of the "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" in this newspaper collection.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
clergynounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒi/
in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The admirers of Jean Paul Richter might find much of the charm and variety of the "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" in this newspaper collection.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
defences
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From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
DisgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They may see, perhaps, as we do, some things which they cannot approve of, the tendency of which, however intended, is very questionable.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The admirers of Jean Paul Richter might find much of the charm and variety of the "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" in this newspaper collection.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The admirers of Jean Paul Richter might find much of the charm and variety of the "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" in this newspaper collection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading The admirers of Jean Paul Richter might find much of the charm and variety of the "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" in this newspaper collection.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
heart-sick
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From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They may see, perhaps, as we do, some things which they cannot approve of, the tendency of which, however intended, is very questionable.
the quality of being humane
From this reading But, with us, they will pardon something to the spirit of liberty, much to that of love and humanity which breathes through all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The admirers of Jean Paul Richter might find much of the charm and variety of the "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" in this newspaper collection.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading They may see, perhaps, as we do, some things which they cannot approve of, the tendency of which, however intended, is very questionable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They may see, perhaps, as we do, some things which they cannot approve of, the tendency of which, however intended, is very questionable.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading The admirers of Jean Paul Richter might find much of the charm and variety of the "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" in this newspaper collection.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading But, with us, they will pardon something to the spirit of liberty, much to that of love and humanity which breathes through all.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But, with us, they will pardon something to the spirit of liberty, much to that of love and humanity which breathes through all.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They may see, perhaps, as we do, some things which they cannot approve of, the tendency of which, however intended, is very questionable.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The admirers of Jean Paul Richter might find much of the charm and variety of the "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" in this newspaper collection.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The admirers of Jean Paul Richter might find much of the charm and variety of the "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" in this newspaper collection.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But we must cease quoting.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The admirers of Jean Paul Richter might find much of the charm and variety of the "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" in this newspaper collection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The admirers of Jean Paul Richter might find much of the charm and variety of the "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" in this newspaper collection.
accept an excuse for
From this reading But, with us, they will pardon something to the spirit of liberty, much to that of love and humanity which breathes through all.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The admirers of Jean Paul Richter might find much of the charm and variety of the "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" in this newspaper collection.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
by chance
From this reading They may see, perhaps, as we do, some things which they cannot approve of, the tendency of which, however intended, is very questionable.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading The admirers of Jean Paul Richter might find much of the charm and variety of the "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" in this newspaper collection.
ProtestantnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstənt/
an adherent of Protestantism
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
the act of punishing
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
questionableadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/
subject to question
From this reading They may see, perhaps, as we do, some things which they cannot approve of, the tendency of which, however intended, is very questionable.
quotingverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading But we must cease quoting.
Richter
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From this reading The admirers of Jean Paul Richter might find much of the charm and variety of the "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" in this newspaper collection.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They may see, perhaps, as we do, some things which they cannot approve of, the tendency of which, however intended, is very questionable.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They may see, perhaps, as we do, some things which they cannot approve of, the tendency of which, however intended, is very questionable.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But, with us, they will pardon something to the spirit of liberty, much to that of love and humanity which breathes through all.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading But, with us, they will pardon something to the spirit of liberty, much to that of love and humanity which breathes through all.
temporaladjectiveUS /ˈtempərəl/
not eternal
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading They may see, perhaps, as we do, some things which they cannot approve of, the tendency of which, however intended, is very questionable.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, with us, they will pardon something to the spirit of liberty, much to that of love and humanity which breathes through all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The admirers of Jean Paul Richter might find much of the charm and variety of the "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" in this newspaper collection.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They may see, perhaps, as we do, some things which they cannot approve of, the tendency of which, however intended, is very questionable.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They may see, perhaps, as we do, some things which they cannot approve of, the tendency of which, however intended, is very questionable.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The admirers of Jean Paul Richter might find much of the charm and variety of the "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" in this newspaper collection.
ThornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading The admirers of Jean Paul Richter might find much of the charm and variety of the "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" in this newspaper collection.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But, with us, they will pardon something to the spirit of liberty, much to that of love and humanity which breathes through all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, with us, they will pardon something to the spirit of liberty, much to that of love and humanity which breathes through all.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, with us, they will pardon something to the spirit of liberty, much to that of love and humanity which breathes through all.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The admirers of Jean Paul Richter might find much of the charm and variety of the "Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces" in this newspaper collection.
precisely as stated
From this reading They may see, perhaps, as we do, some things which they cannot approve of, the tendency of which, however intended, is very questionable.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Disgusted and heart-sick at the general indifference of Church and clergy to the temporal condition of the people,--at their apologies for and defences of slavery, war, and capital punishment,--Rogers turned Protestant, in the full sense of the term.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we must cease quoting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They may see, perhaps, as we do, some things which they cannot approve of, the tendency of which, however intended, is very questionable.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But, with us, they will pardon something to the spirit of liberty, much to that of love and humanity which breathes through all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, with us, they will pardon something to the spirit of liberty, much to that of love and humanity which breathes through all.
