Far from the Madding Crowd — Vocabulary
Thomas Hardy
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inclinedhave a tendency; or an attitude or mood that favors something I'm inclined to believe him.more Show sample from book And I'm inclined to think we'd better keep quiet.15 more tending (with tendency) Show general definition for inclined (as in: I'm inclined to) a tendency, mood, desire, or attitude that favors something; or making someone favor something
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inclinesomething sloping upward (such as a hill) It is a steep incline.more Show sample from book inclining her head as she spoke in the direction of the room where Fanny lay.15 more incline → inclining:angling (or bending or leaning) Show general definition for incline (as in: on an incline or incline his head) to be at an angle or to bend
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parisha local church community or in some places including Louisiana: a jurisdiction of government like a county Are we talking about a governmental or a religious parish?more Show sample from book Hardly anybody in the parish knows the news yet.34 more a local church community
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precedeprecede → preceded:were before in time Stone tools preceded bronze tools.more Show sample from book Boldwood looked, as he had a hundred times the preceding day, at the insistent red seal: "Marry me," he said aloud.†15 more precede → preceding:prior (in time or space) Show general definition to go or do before
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countenancefacial expression; or face She has a pleasant countenance.more Show sample from book with grim countenances19 more countenance → countenances:facial expressions Show general definition for countenance (as in: a pleasant countenance) facial expression; or face; or composure or manner
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bailiffcourt officer responsible for keeping order in the court The bailiff escorted them from the courtroom.more Show sample from book Now that Oak had turned himself into a shepherd, it seemed that bailiffs were most in demand.†21 more bailiff → bailiffs:court officers responsible for keeping order in the court including custody of the jury, and custody of prisoners while in court Show general definition court officer responsible for keeping order in the court including custody of the jury, and custody of prisoners while in court
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alludeallude → alluded:indirectly referenced He alluded to Susan without mentioning her name.more Show sample from book "Ay," said Joseph, acquiring confidence from the warmth of the fire, the cider, and a perception of the narrative capabilities of the experience alluded to.†10 more Show general definition to make an indirect reference Show editor's word notes The expression, no allusion can mean "not even an indirect reference"; i.e., neither a direct nor an indirect reference to something.
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contrastnotable difference The contrast in their leadership styles is striking. Olivia motivated people with fear. Isabella motivated them with praise.more Show sample from book This picture of to-day in its frame of four hundred years ago did not produce that marked contrast between ancient and modern which is implied by the contrast of date.8 more difference Show general definition for contrast (as in: there is a contrast) a difference -- especially a notable difference; or the side-x-side arrangement of things that draws attention to an unmissable difference
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moreoverin addition to what has just been said The company has too much debt. Moreover, it is responsible for a long-term lease on expensive office space.more Show sample from book Moreover, the Weatherbury folk were by no means uninteresting intrinsically.†10 more
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howeverdespite that (a transition word use to connect contrasting ideas) Most college application deadlines are in January and February. However, early admission deadlines are around November and some scholarships require even earlier deadlines.more Show sample from book However, does a woman keep a promise, not to marry, but to enter on an engagement to marry at some time?60 more a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc. Show general definition for however (as in: However, complications may...) though (or another expression that connects contrasting ideas) Show editor's word notes Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
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however#2no matter how (how much/how hard/how long…) However hard she tried, she couldn't do it.more Show sample from book She's hot and hasty, but she's a brave girl who'll never tell a lie however much the truth may harm her, and I've no cause to wish her evil.60 more regardless of how Show general definition for however (as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
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however#3in whatever way However we do it, someone is going to be unhappy.more Show sample from book However she seemed to have a short cut for getting back to cheerfulness, and set her face to signify archness.60 more Show general definition for however (as in: However you do it, get it done!) in whatever way
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perplexperplex → perplexed:confused She was perplexed by the rules of the game.more Show sample from book Bathsheba regarded him with round-eyed perplexity.12 more perplex → perplexity:confusion due to complexity Show general definition to confuse
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trifletrifle → trifling:unimportant We all agree with the goal, but how to achieve it is not a trifling matter.more Show sample from book a trifle more than nothing.19 more little Show general definition for trifle (as in: a trifling matter) something of small importance; or a small quantity
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trifle withtreat thoughtlessly or without respect She is not a woman to trifle with or ignore.more Show sample from book I don't trifle with him; but then, I have nothing to do with him.19 more Show general definition for trifle with (as in: trifle with her affections) to treat somebody or something thoughtlessly or without respect
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superfluousmore than is needed, desired, or required Eliminate superfluous words.more Show sample from book The dog took no notice, for he had arrived at an age at which all superfluous barking was cynically avoided as a waste of breath6 more more than is needed
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interposeinterpose → interposed:inserted She interposed herself between them before someone threw a punch.more Show sample from book "Father's so old that 'a can't mind his age, can ye, father?" interposed Jacob.†4 more interpose → interposed:to insert between other elements; OR to interrupt or stop action by others Show general definition to insert between other elements; or to interrupt or stop action by others
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antagonistenemy or opponent In the movie, Star Wars, Darth Vader is the antagonist to Luke Skywalker.more Show sample from book You are my antagonist, with this difference from real warfare, that I shall miss you every time by one hair's breadth, or perhaps two.†2 more someone who offers opposition or is hostile Show general definition for antagonist (as in: the antagonist in the film) someone who offers opposition or is hostile
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denotesindicates The asterisk ("") denotes a footnote.more Show sample from book Farmer Boldwood had read the pantomime denoting that they were aware of his presence, and the perception was as too much light turned upon his new sensibility.†2 more denotes* → denoting:means literally; OR indicates Show general definition means literally; or indicates
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intrinsicinherent (built-in or natural) It has an intrinsic value separate from its sale price.more Show sample from book Moreover, the Weatherbury folk were by no means uninteresting intrinsically.†2 more intrinsic → intrinsically:in a manner related to the very nature of something Show general definition belonging naturally or essential to the nature of something