used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
academical
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From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
put or pin the blame on
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
bowie-knife
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From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
to come or go into
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
a boy or man
From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
how
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From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
improperlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːpərli/
in an improper way
From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
injuringverbUS /ˈɪndʒərɪŋ/
-ing form of “injure” — cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
the act of departing
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
the force of workers available
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
NEWSPAPERSnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading OF NEWSPAPERS.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF NEWSPAPERS.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
permitsnounUS /pərˈmɪts/
plural of “permit” — a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
scribblernounUS /ˈskrɪblər/
informal terms for journalists
From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
carry out
From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
unprincipledadjectiveUS /ənˈprɪnsəpəld/
lacking principles or moral scruples
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
unpunishedadjectiveUS /ənˈpʌnɪʃt/
not punished
From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
the act of using
From this reading The scribbler here, who does not know how to use an academical language, goes unpunished, though he did take from his christian fellow being, more than life--his honor!
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
(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 He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
in or at the place that
From this reading Next to men, unworthy of the church, injuring American Literature, come editors of certain stamp, the shame of those countries, where it is permitted a free circulation.
which person or people
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Though we are permitted to carry a bowie-knife, or a pair of pistols in our pocket, the laws of this country will always arrest the criminal, who uses the weapons improperly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He who permits an unprincipled man to enter his house, and becomes familiar with his wife, and innocent children, he deserves the same blame as well as if he were leaving them to read unprincipled newspapers.
