Gulliver's Travels — Vocabulary
Jonathan Swift
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interprettranslate Can she interpret Spanish to English for us?more Show sample from book The word, which I interpret the flying or floating island, is in the original Laputa, whereof I could never learn the true etymology.25 more Show general definition for interpret (as in: interpret Spanish to English) to translate someone’s words into spoken words of another language while they are speaking
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interpret#2understand (In this case: Why did she smile? What does it mean?) I don't know how to interpret her smile.more Show sample from book Glubbdubdrib, as nearly as I can interpret the word, signifies the island of sorcerers or magicians.25 more understand Show general definition for interpret (as in: her interpretation of the data) to understand or explain something in a particular way -- often the meaning or significance of something
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consequenceconsequence → consequences:results Your decision will have three major consequences.more Show sample from book The flying or floating island is exactly circular, its diameter 7837 yards, or about four miles and a half, and consequently contains ten thousand acres.25 more consequence → consequently:resultantly (as a result) Show general definition for consequence (as in: a direct consequence of) a result of something (often an undesired side effect)
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consequence#2consequence → consequential:important Think carefully. This is a consequential decision.more Show sample from book The cottagers and labourers keep their children at home, their business being only to till and cultivate the earth, and therefore their education is of little consequence to the public:25 more importance Show general definition for consequence (as in: of little consequence) importance or relevance
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resolveresolve → resolved:decided This year I resolved to lose a pound a week for 5 weeks.more Show sample from book I was weary of being confined to an island where I received so little countenance, and resolved to leave it with the first opportunity.26 more Show general definition for resolve (as in: I resolved to stop drinking.) to decide -- typically a firm or formal decision Show editor's word notes In modern writing resolve is typically used to emphasize a firm or formal decision. In classic literature, it is used more frequently and often simply replaces decide or determine.
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resolve#2determination (firmness of purpose) She never waivered in her resolve to attend a good college.more Show sample from book I ate no other supper, being resolved to spare my provisions as much as I could.26 more resolve → resolved:determined (with firmness of purpose) Show general definition for resolve (as in: Her resolve weakened.) firmness of purpose (strong determination to do something)
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conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book He is usually governed by a decayed wench, or favourite footman, who are the tunnels through which all graces are conveyed, and may properly be called, in the last resort, the governors of the kingdom.13 more convey → conveyed:communicated or expressed
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convey#2transport I was ordered to convey her to London.more Show sample from book I was conveyed to his own house; and at my earnest request he led me up to the highest room backwards.13 more convey → conveyed:transported Show general definition for convey (as in: convey her safely to) transport Show editor's word notes Today, this sense of convey is seldom seen outside of historic literature.
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disposedispose → disposed:placed Troops were disposed strategically along the northern border.more Show sample from book The fountains, gardens, walks, avenues, and groves, were all disposed with exact judgment and taste...16 more dispose → disposed:arranged or placed Show general definition for dispose (as in: disposed the troops along...) the arrangement, positioning, or use of things Show editor's word notes This sense of dispose can be used in the form disposal to indicate that a person can use something as they wish -- as in:<ul><li>I am at your disposal.</li><li>She has many assets at her disposal.</li></ul>
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dispose#2dispose → disposed:inclined (with a tendency to; or in the mood to) I am not disposed to help someone who has been so rude.more Show sample from book ...she is more disposed to reward than to punish.16 more dispose → disposed:inclined (has a tendency to) Show general definition for dispose (as in: Is she disposed to help?) inclined (with a tendency to; or in the mood to) Show editor's word notes This is usually seen in the form "disposed to..." or "disposed toward..."
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dispositionnormal mood or typical way of behaving She has a cheerful disposition.more Show sample from book whereupon I rose up, with as melancholy a disposition as ever I had in my life.27 more mood Show general definition for disposition (as in: a kind disposition) someone's personality, nature, or typical way of behaving
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disposition#2positioning They met to discuss the best disposition of border control agents along the southern border.more Show sample from book and giving them a sudden turn, the whole disposition of the words was entirely changed.27 more the arrangement or position Show general definition for disposition (as in: strategic troop disposition) the arrangement, positioning, or use of things
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forbearancetolerance She won the children over with patience and forbearance.more Show sample from book I could not forbear shaking my head, and smiling a little at his ignorance.21 more forbearance → forbear:stop myself from (refrain from) Show general definition patient tolerance or self-control; or holding back from taking action or enforcing a right Show editor's word notes Today, the word, forbearance, is most commonly seen in the field of law to indicate that a legal right, claim or privilege is not being enforced.
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metropolislarge, important city I want to live and work in the middle of a vibrant metropolis.more Show sample from book The first request I made, after I had obtained my liberty, was, that I might have license to see Mildendo, the metropolis;21 more large city Show general definition city -- especially a large city that is considered important
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odiousworthy of hate Though they think the country's government is odious, they're unwilling to help topple it for fear of the consequences.more Show sample from book Yet I was so weak and bruised in the sides with the squeezes given me by this odious animal, that I was forced to keep my bed a fortnight.†13 more extremely unpleasant, disgusting, dislikable, or worthy of hate Show general definition extremely unpleasant, disgusting, dislikable, or worthy of hate
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advocatea person who publicly supports and works to advance a cause She is a passionate advocate for children's welfare.more Show sample from book Now, in this case, I, who am the right owner, lie under two great disadvantages: first, my lawyer, being practised almost from his cradle in defending falsehood, is quite out of his element when he would be an advocate for justice, which is an unnatural office he always attempts with great awkwardness, if not with ill-will.2 more person who publicly speaks on behalf of Show general definition for advocate (as in: an advocate supporting) a person who publicly supports and works to advance a cause or more rarely: someone acting in the role of a defense lawyer in England's past and in some jurisdictions today
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advocate#2a lawyer for the military She is a U.S. Army judge advocate.more Show sample from book Whether advocates and orators had liberty to plead in causes manifestly known to be unjust, vexatious, or oppressive?2 more advocate → advocates:lawyers Show general definition for advocate (as in: an advocate in court) a lawyer or officer of the court in some jurisdictions in Europe, colonial America, and the military
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brevitylasting a short time I'm not sure they appreciated her speech, but I know they liked its brevity.more Show sample from book I visited many other apartments, but shall not trouble my reader with all the curiosities I observed, being studious of brevity.†4 more the use of just a few words; OR lasting a short time Show general definition the use of just a few words; or lasting a short time
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countenancefacial expression; or face She has a pleasant countenance.more Show sample from book appearances of uneasiness in his countenance28 more facial expression Show general definition for countenance (as in: a pleasant countenance) facial expression; or face; or composure or manner
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countenance#2to tolerate or approve We will not countenance torture.more Show sample from book I was weary of being confined to an island where I received so little countenance,28 more approval Show general definition for countenance (as in: giving countenance) to tolerate, approve, or show favor or support