used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a strong body and a strong intellect, but stronger than both combined was the resistless overlord he called his conscience.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading And among his forebears had been those grim Covenanters to whom compromise was anathema.
anathemanounUS /əˈnæθəmə/
a detested person
From this reading And among his forebears had been those grim Covenanters to whom compromise was anathema.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And among his forebears had been those grim Covenanters to whom compromise was anathema.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sydney Smith's aspersions upon the impenetrability of the Scotch skull are well known, though their justice may be questioned.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading DEAD IDOLS Arnold Imrie was of clear Scotch descent.
aspersionsnounUS /əˈspɜːrʒənz/
plural of “aspersion” — a disparaging remark
From this reading Sydney Smith's aspersions upon the impenetrability of the Scotch skull are well known, though their justice may be questioned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sydney Smith's aspersions upon the impenetrability of the Scotch skull are well known, though their justice may be questioned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And among his forebears had been those grim Covenanters to whom compromise was anathema.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He had a strong body and a strong intellect, but stronger than both combined was the resistless overlord he called his conscience.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had a strong body and a strong intellect, but stronger than both combined was the resistless overlord he called his conscience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had a strong body and a strong intellect, but stronger than both combined was the resistless overlord he called his conscience.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had a strong body and a strong intellect, but stronger than both combined was the resistless overlord he called his conscience.
rid of obstructions
From this reading DEAD IDOLS Arnold Imrie was of clear Scotch descent.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading He had a strong body and a strong intellect, but stronger than both combined was the resistless overlord he called his conscience.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading And among his forebears had been those grim Covenanters to whom compromise was anathema.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He had a strong body and a strong intellect, but stronger than both combined was the resistless overlord he called his conscience.
Covenanters
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From this reading And among his forebears had been those grim Covenanters to whom compromise was anathema.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading DEAD IDOLS Arnold Imrie was of clear Scotch descent.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading DEAD IDOLS Arnold Imrie was of clear Scotch descent.
with resolute determination
From this reading But it is indisputable that nothing short of the heroic measures he recommended would suffice to separate Imrie from a resolve, once firmly made.
forebearsnounUS /ˈfɔːrberz/
plural of “forebear” — a person from whom you are descended
From this reading And among his forebears had been those grim Covenanters to whom compromise was anathema.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But it is indisputable that nothing short of the heroic measures he recommended would suffice to separate Imrie from a resolve, once firmly made.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading And among his forebears had been those grim Covenanters to whom compromise was anathema.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And among his forebears had been those grim Covenanters to whom compromise was anathema.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a strong body and a strong intellect, but stronger than both combined was the resistless overlord he called his conscience.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading But it is indisputable that nothing short of the heroic measures he recommended would suffice to separate Imrie from a resolve, once firmly made.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And among his forebears had been those grim Covenanters to whom compromise was anathema.
IDOLSnounUS /ˈaɪdəlz/
plural of “idol” — a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading DEAD IDOLS Arnold Imrie was of clear Scotch descent.
impenetrabilitynoun
the quality of being impenetrable (by people or light or missiles etc.)
From this reading Sydney Smith's aspersions upon the impenetrability of the Scotch skull are well known, though their justice may be questioned.
Imrie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DEAD IDOLS Arnold Imrie was of clear Scotch descent.
indisputableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪsˈpjuːtəbəl/
not open to question; obviously true
From this reading But it is indisputable that nothing short of the heroic measures he recommended would suffice to separate Imrie from a resolve, once firmly made.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading He had a strong body and a strong intellect, but stronger than both combined was the resistless overlord he called his conscience.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is indisputable that nothing short of the heroic measures he recommended would suffice to separate Imrie from a resolve, once firmly made.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it is indisputable that nothing short of the heroic measures he recommended would suffice to separate Imrie from a resolve, once firmly made.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Sydney Smith's aspersions upon the impenetrability of the Scotch skull are well known, though their justice may be questioned.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Sydney Smith's aspersions upon the impenetrability of the Scotch skull are well known, though their justice may be questioned.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But it is indisputable that nothing short of the heroic measures he recommended would suffice to separate Imrie from a resolve, once firmly made.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Sydney Smith's aspersions upon the impenetrability of the Scotch skull are well known, though their justice may be questioned.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading But it is indisputable that nothing short of the heroic measures he recommended would suffice to separate Imrie from a resolve, once firmly made.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But it is indisputable that nothing short of the heroic measures he recommended would suffice to separate Imrie from a resolve, once firmly made.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEAD IDOLS Arnold Imrie was of clear Scotch descent.
on one occasion
From this reading But it is indisputable that nothing short of the heroic measures he recommended would suffice to separate Imrie from a resolve, once firmly made.
overlordnounUS /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/
a person who has general authority over others
From this reading He had a strong body and a strong intellect, but stronger than both combined was the resistless overlord he called his conscience.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Sydney Smith's aspersions upon the impenetrability of the Scotch skull are well known, though their justice may be questioned.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading But it is indisputable that nothing short of the heroic measures he recommended would suffice to separate Imrie from a resolve, once firmly made.
resistlessadjective
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading He had a strong body and a strong intellect, but stronger than both combined was the resistless overlord he called his conscience.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading But it is indisputable that nothing short of the heroic measures he recommended would suffice to separate Imrie from a resolve, once firmly made.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading DEAD IDOLS Arnold Imrie was of clear Scotch descent.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading But it is indisputable that nothing short of the heroic measures he recommended would suffice to separate Imrie from a resolve, once firmly made.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading But it is indisputable that nothing short of the heroic measures he recommended would suffice to separate Imrie from a resolve, once firmly made.
skullnounUS /skʌl/
the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
From this reading Sydney Smith's aspersions upon the impenetrability of the Scotch skull are well known, though their justice may be questioned.
Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Sydney Smith's aspersions upon the impenetrability of the Scotch skull are well known, though their justice may be questioned.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He had a strong body and a strong intellect, but stronger than both combined was the resistless overlord he called his conscience.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He had a strong body and a strong intellect, but stronger than both combined was the resistless overlord he called his conscience.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading But it is indisputable that nothing short of the heroic measures he recommended would suffice to separate Imrie from a resolve, once firmly made.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading Sydney Smith's aspersions upon the impenetrability of the Scotch skull are well known, though their justice may be questioned.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had a strong body and a strong intellect, but stronger than both combined was the resistless overlord he called his conscience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it is indisputable that nothing short of the heroic measures he recommended would suffice to separate Imrie from a resolve, once firmly made.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had a strong body and a strong intellect, but stronger than both combined was the resistless overlord he called his conscience.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sydney Smith's aspersions upon the impenetrability of the Scotch skull are well known, though their justice may be questioned.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And among his forebears had been those grim Covenanters to whom compromise was anathema.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sydney Smith's aspersions upon the impenetrability of the Scotch skull are well known, though their justice may be questioned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And among his forebears had been those grim Covenanters to whom compromise was anathema.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sydney Smith's aspersions upon the impenetrability of the Scotch skull are well known, though their justice may be questioned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEAD IDOLS Arnold Imrie was of clear Scotch descent.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Sydney Smith's aspersions upon the impenetrability of the Scotch skull are well known, though their justice may be questioned.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And among his forebears had been those grim Covenanters to whom compromise was anathema.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But it is indisputable that nothing short of the heroic measures he recommended would suffice to separate Imrie from a resolve, once firmly made.
