used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and cursory reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes.
in the past
From this reading His father--that iron gentleman--had long ago enthroned himself on the heights of the Disruption Principles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John Varey Nicholson was stupid; yet stupider men than he are now sprawling in Parliament, and lauding themselves as the authors of their own distinction.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and cursory reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading John Varey Nicholson was stupid; yet stupider men than he are now sprawling in Parliament, and lauding themselves as the authors of their own distinction.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond this hint philosophy is silent on his career, and superstition steps in with the more ready explanation that he was detested of the gods.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and cursory reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Beyond this hint philosophy is silent on his career, and superstition steps in with the more ready explanation that he was detested of the gods.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and cursory reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and cursory reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes.
CopiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
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cursoryadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrsəri/
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
From this reading He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and cursory reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Beyond this hint philosophy is silent on his career, and superstition steps in with the more ready explanation that he was detested of the gods.
DisruptionnounUS /dɪsˈrʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading His father--that iron gentleman--had long ago enthroned himself on the heights of the Disruption Principles.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading John Varey Nicholson was stupid; yet stupider men than he are now sprawling in Parliament, and lauding themselves as the authors of their own distinction.
EDITIONnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
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enthroned
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From this reading His father--that iron gentleman--had long ago enthroned himself on the heights of the Disruption Principles.
divisible by two
From this reading He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and cursory reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Beyond this hint philosophy is silent on his career, and superstition steps in with the more ready explanation that he was detested of the gods.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and cursory reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and cursory reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father--that iron gentleman--had long ago enthroned himself on the heights of the Disruption Principles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and cursory reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes.
a man of refinement
From this reading His father--that iron gentleman--had long ago enthroned himself on the heights of the Disruption Principles.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Beyond this hint philosophy is silent on his career, and superstition steps in with the more ready explanation that he was detested of the gods.
an established custom
From this reading He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and cursory reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His father--that iron gentleman--had long ago enthroned himself on the heights of the Disruption Principles.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John Varey Nicholson was stupid; yet stupider men than he are now sprawling in Parliament, and lauding themselves as the authors of their own distinction.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading His father--that iron gentleman--had long ago enthroned himself on the heights of the Disruption Principles.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His father--that iron gentleman--had long ago enthroned himself on the heights of the Disruption Principles.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Beyond this hint philosophy is silent on his career, and superstition steps in with the more ready explanation that he was detested of the gods.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and cursory reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and cursory reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading His father--that iron gentleman--had long ago enthroned himself on the heights of the Disruption Principles.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Varey Nicholson was stupid; yet stupider men than he are now sprawling in Parliament, and lauding themselves as the authors of their own distinction.
laudingverbUS /ˈlɔːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “laud” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading John Varey Nicholson was stupid; yet stupider men than he are now sprawling in Parliament, and lauding themselves as the authors of their own distinction.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and cursory reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His father--that iron gentleman--had long ago enthroned himself on the heights of the Disruption Principles.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
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the force of workers available
From this reading John Varey Nicholson was stupid; yet stupider men than he are now sprawling in Parliament, and lauding themselves as the authors of their own distinction.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and cursory reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and cursory reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Beyond this hint philosophy is silent on his career, and superstition steps in with the more ready explanation that he was detested of the gods.
Nicholson
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From this reading John Varey Nicholson was stupid; yet stupider men than he are now sprawling in Parliament, and lauding themselves as the authors of their own distinction.
not any; not one
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading John Varey Nicholson was stupid; yet stupider men than he are now sprawling in Parliament, and lauding themselves as the authors of their own distinction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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and nothing more
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preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and cursory reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading John Varey Nicholson was stupid; yet stupider men than he are now sprawling in Parliament, and lauding themselves as the authors of their own distinction.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading John Varey Nicholson was stupid; yet stupider men than he are now sprawling in Parliament, and lauding themselves as the authors of their own distinction.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading Beyond this hint philosophy is silent on his career, and superstition steps in with the more ready explanation that he was detested of the gods.
by chance
From this reading He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and cursory reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading His father--that iron gentleman--had long ago enthroned himself on the heights of the Disruption Principles.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
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the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and cursory reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Beyond this hint philosophy is silent on his career, and superstition steps in with the more ready explanation that he was detested of the gods.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
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salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
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marked by absence of sound
From this reading Beyond this hint philosophy is silent on his career, and superstition steps in with the more ready explanation that he was detested of the gods.
SixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
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sprawlingnounUS /ˈsprɔːlɪŋ/
an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
From this reading John Varey Nicholson was stupid; yet stupider men than he are now sprawling in Parliament, and lauding themselves as the authors of their own distinction.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Beyond this hint philosophy is silent on his career, and superstition steps in with the more ready explanation that he was detested of the gods.
STEVENSONnounUS /ˈstiːvənsən/
Scottish author (1850-1894)
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lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading John Varey Nicholson was stupid; yet stupider men than he are now sprawling in Parliament, and lauding themselves as the authors of their own distinction.
stupideradjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪdər/
comparative of “stupid” — lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading John Varey Nicholson was stupid; yet stupider men than he are now sprawling in Parliament, and lauding themselves as the authors of their own distinction.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading Beyond this hint philosophy is silent on his career, and superstition steps in with the more ready explanation that he was detested of the gods.
SWANSTON
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading John Varey Nicholson was stupid; yet stupider men than he are now sprawling in Parliament, and lauding themselves as the authors of their own distinction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Beyond this hint philosophy is silent on his career, and superstition steps in with the more ready explanation that he was detested of the gods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading John Varey Nicholson was stupid; yet stupider men than he are now sprawling in Parliament, and lauding themselves as the authors of their own distinction.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading John Varey Nicholson was stupid; yet stupider men than he are now sprawling in Parliament, and lauding themselves as the authors of their own distinction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and cursory reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes.
Twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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Varey
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From this reading John Varey Nicholson was stupid; yet stupider men than he are now sprawling in Parliament, and lauding themselves as the authors of their own distinction.
VolumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John Varey Nicholson was stupid; yet stupider men than he are now sprawling in Parliament, and lauding themselves as the authors of their own distinction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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in the company of; together with
From this reading Beyond this hint philosophy is silent on his career, and superstition steps in with the more ready explanation that he was detested of the gods.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
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but in spite of that
From this reading John Varey Nicholson was stupid; yet stupider men than he are now sprawling in Parliament, and lauding themselves as the authors of their own distinction.
