used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am engaged as a Benedict, and am shortly to celebrate matrimony with a young goodlooking female--the Princess Petunia Jones."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
ancestraladjectiveUS /ænˈsestrəl/
inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Arrived at the Jollies' sumptuous interior, a numerous retinue of pampered menials and gilded flunkies divested Mr Bhosh of his hat and umbrella and ushered him into the hall of audience.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
BaronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
BenedictnounUS /ˈbenədɪkt/
United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading I am engaged as a Benedict, and am shortly to celebrate matrimony with a young goodlooking female--the Princess Petunia Jones."
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
Bhosh
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From this reading Arrived at the Jollies' sumptuous interior, a numerous retinue of pampered menials and gilded flunkies divested Mr Bhosh of his hat and umbrella and ushered him into the hall of audience.
Bhosh's
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From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
Bindabun
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From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
Bosom's
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From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
bosom-friend
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From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading I am engaged as a Benedict, and am shortly to celebrate matrimony with a young goodlooking female--the Princess Petunia Jones."
Charybdisnoun
(Greek mythology) a ship-devouring whirlpool lying on the other side of a narrow strait from Scylla
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
Chepstow
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From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
damselnounUS /ˈdæmzəl/
a young unmarried woman
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
dearly loved
From this reading "Bhosh, my dear old pal," said Lord Jack, "I have news for you.
divestedverbUS /daɪˈvestɪd/
past form of “divest” — take away possessions from someone
From this reading Arrived at the Jollies' sumptuous interior, a numerous retinue of pampered menials and gilded flunkies divested Mr Bhosh of his hat and umbrella and ushered him into the hall of audience.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading I am engaged as a Benedict, and am shortly to celebrate matrimony with a young goodlooking female--the Princess Petunia Jones."
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading I am engaged as a Benedict, and am shortly to celebrate matrimony with a young goodlooking female--the Princess Petunia Jones."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
flunkies
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From this reading Arrived at the Jollies' sumptuous interior, a numerous retinue of pampered menials and gilded flunkies divested Mr Bhosh of his hat and umbrella and ushered him into the hall of audience.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Bhosh, my dear old pal," said Lord Jack, "I have news for you.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Arrived at the Jollies' sumptuous interior, a numerous retinue of pampered menials and gilded flunkies divested Mr Bhosh of his hat and umbrella and ushered him into the hall of audience.
goodlooking
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From this reading I am engaged as a Benedict, and am shortly to celebrate matrimony with a young goodlooking female--the Princess Petunia Jones."
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Arrived at the Jollies' sumptuous interior, a numerous retinue of pampered menials and gilded flunkies divested Mr Bhosh of his hat and umbrella and ushered him into the hall of audience.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Arrived at the Jollies' sumptuous interior, a numerous retinue of pampered menials and gilded flunkies divested Mr Bhosh of his hat and umbrella and ushered him into the hall of audience.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Bhosh, my dear old pal," said Lord Jack, "I have news for you.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
honble
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From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Bhosh, my dear old pal," said Lord Jack, "I have news for you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Arrived at the Jollies' sumptuous interior, a numerous retinue of pampered menials and gilded flunkies divested Mr Bhosh of his hat and umbrella and ushered him into the hall of audience.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Arrived at the Jollies' sumptuous interior, a numerous retinue of pampered menials and gilded flunkies divested Mr Bhosh of his hat and umbrella and ushered him into the hall of audience.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
a small worthless amount
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
JolliesnounUS /ˈdʒɑːliz/
plural of “jolly” — a happy party
From this reading Arrived at the Jollies' sumptuous interior, a numerous retinue of pampered menials and gilded flunkies divested Mr Bhosh of his hat and umbrella and ushered him into the hall of audience.
JollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading I am engaged as a Benedict, and am shortly to celebrate matrimony with a young goodlooking female--the Princess Petunia Jones."
KICKverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading I am engaged as a Benedict, and am shortly to celebrate matrimony with a young goodlooking female--the Princess Petunia Jones."
menials
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From this reading Arrived at the Jollies' sumptuous interior, a numerous retinue of pampered menials and gilded flunkies divested Mr Bhosh of his hat and umbrella and ushered him into the hall of audience.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Bhosh, my dear old pal," said Lord Jack, "I have news for you.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Bhosh, my dear old pal," said Lord Jack, "I have news for you.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Arrived at the Jollies' sumptuous interior, a numerous retinue of pampered menials and gilded flunkies divested Mr Bhosh of his hat and umbrella and ushered him into the hall of audience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
officiateverbUS /əˈfɪʃieɪt/
act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Bhosh, my dear old pal," said Lord Jack, "I have news for you.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
palnounUS /pæl/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Bhosh, my dear old pal," said Lord Jack, "I have news for you.
Palinurusnoun
type genus of the family Palinuridae
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
pamperedverbUS /ˈpæmpərd/
past form of “pamper” — treat with excessive indulgence
From this reading Arrived at the Jollies' sumptuous interior, a numerous retinue of pampered menials and gilded flunkies divested Mr Bhosh of his hat and umbrella and ushered him into the hall of audience.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
PetunianounUS /pəˈtuːniə/
any of numerous tropical herbs having fluted funnel-shaped flowers
From this reading I am engaged as a Benedict, and am shortly to celebrate matrimony with a young goodlooking female--the Princess Petunia Jones."
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading I am engaged as a Benedict, and am shortly to celebrate matrimony with a young goodlooking female--the Princess Petunia Jones."
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading Arrived at the Jollies' sumptuous interior, a numerous retinue of pampered menials and gilded flunkies divested Mr Bhosh of his hat and umbrella and ushered him into the hall of audience.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Bhosh, my dear old pal," said Lord Jack, "I have news for you.
ScyllanounUS /ˈsɪlə/
(Greek mythology) a sea nymph transformed into a sea monster who lived on one side of a narrow strait; drowned and devoured sailors who tried to escape Charybdis (a whirlpool) on the other side of the strait
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
for a short time
From this reading I am engaged as a Benedict, and am shortly to celebrate matrimony with a young goodlooking female--the Princess Petunia Jones."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading Arrived at the Jollies' sumptuous interior, a numerous retinue of pampered menials and gilded flunkies divested Mr Bhosh of his hat and umbrella and ushered him into the hall of audience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
tiffinnounUS /ˈtɪfɪn/
a midday meal
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading Arrived at the Jollies' sumptuous interior, a numerous retinue of pampered menials and gilded flunkies divested Mr Bhosh of his hat and umbrella and ushered him into the hall of audience.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
unpublishedadjectiveUS /ənˈpʌblɪʃt/
not published
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Arrived at the Jollies' sumptuous interior, a numerous retinue of pampered menials and gilded flunkies divested Mr Bhosh of his hat and umbrella and ushered him into the hall of audience.
VillasnounUS /ˈvɪləz/
plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Original Poem by H. B. J. (unpublished)._ Mr Bhosh's bosom-friend, the Lord Jack Jolly, had kindly undertaken to officiate as his Palinurus and steer him safely from the Scylla to the Charybdis of the London Season, and one day Lord Jolly arrived at our hero's apartments as the bearer of an invite from his honble parent the Baronet, to partake of tiffin at their ancestral abode in Chepstow Villas, which Bindabun gratefully accepted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A KICK FROM A FRIENDLY FOOT She is a radiant damsel with features fair and fine; But since betrothed to Bosom's friend she never can be mine!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Bhosh, my dear old pal," said Lord Jack, "I have news for you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I am engaged as a Benedict, and am shortly to celebrate matrimony with a young goodlooking female--the Princess Petunia Jones."
