used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And they struck hands upon the bargain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading And they struck hands upon the bargain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Raeburn's villany, good reader, is now before you fully and fairly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
Cressingham
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From this reading "Done!" said Cressingham.
depravitynounUS /dɪˈprævəti/
moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Done!" said Raeburn.
downrightadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Raeburn's villany, good reader, is now before you fully and fairly.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Raeburn's villany, good reader, is now before you fully and fairly.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Raeburn's villany, good reader, is now before you fully and fairly.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading And they struck hands upon the bargain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Raeburn's villany, good reader, is now before you fully and fairly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
and nothing more
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
not any; not one
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Raeburn's villany, good reader, is now before you fully and fairly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
Raeburn
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From this reading "Done!" said Raeburn.
Raeburn's
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From this reading Raeburn's villany, good reader, is now before you fully and fairly.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Raeburn's villany, good reader, is now before you fully and fairly.
without much difficulty
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Done!" said Raeburn.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading And they struck hands upon the bargain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And they struck hands upon the bargain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And they struck hands upon the bargain.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And they struck hands upon the bargain.
villany
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From this reading Raeburn's villany, good reader, is now before you fully and fairly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The conversation just recorded was no joke, but, as he himself acknowledged, downright earnest; and it will readily be conceded, we think, that a piece of more heartless depravity is not upon record.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Raeburn's villany, good reader, is now before you fully and fairly.
