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Chapter V
But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression. There is a base because impersonal way of giving. "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest. It is a mere commercial transaction, essentially of the evil of our time. Think of it!
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for the reason that
From this reading “There is a base because impersonal way of giving.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It is a mere commercial transaction, essentially of the evil of our time.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a base because impersonal way of giving.
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From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
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From this reading There is a base because impersonal way of giving.
for the reason that
From this reading There is a base because impersonal way of giving.
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From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
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From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
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From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a mere commercial transaction, essentially of the evil of our time.
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From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
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From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a mere commercial transaction, essentially of the evil of our time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a mere commercial transaction, essentially of the evil of our time.
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From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
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From this reading There is a base because impersonal way of giving.
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From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
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From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
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From this reading There is a base because impersonal way of giving.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a base because impersonal way of giving.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a mere commercial transaction, essentially of the evil of our time.
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From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a mere commercial transaction, essentially of the evil of our time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is a mere commercial transaction, essentially of the evil of our time.
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From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
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From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is a mere commercial transaction, essentially of the evil of our time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a mere commercial transaction, essentially of the evil of our time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is a base because impersonal way of giving.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
