used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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ActorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading London Gay and Hancock, Ltd. A is the Autograph Bore Whom Authors and Actors deplore, Tho’ it’s evident quite If the Dears ceased to write They’d deplore even more than before.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading B is a Bounder _blasé_ Who likes to appear quite _au fait_; He purses his lips As his Rhine wine he sips, Tho’ he doesn’t know Hock from Tokay.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading B is a Bounder _blasé_ Who likes to appear quite _au fait_; He purses his lips As his Rhine wine he sips, Tho’ he doesn’t know Hock from Tokay.
aunounUS /oʊ/
a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
From this reading B is a Bounder _blasé_ Who likes to appear quite _au fait_; He purses his lips As his Rhine wine he sips, Tho’ he doesn’t know Hock from Tokay.
AuthorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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AutographnounUS /ˈɔːtəɡræf/
something written by one's own hand
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aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading B is a Bounder _blasé_ Who likes to appear quite _au fait_; He purses his lips As his Rhine wine he sips, Tho’ he doesn’t know Hock from Tokay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Far be it from me With a time-honoured craft to make free.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading London Gay and Hancock, Ltd. A is the Autograph Bore Whom Authors and Actors deplore, Tho’ it’s evident quite If the Dears ceased to write They’d deplore even more than before.
blasé
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From this reading B is a Bounder _blasé_ Who likes to appear quite _au fait_; He purses his lips As his Rhine wine he sips, Tho’ he doesn’t know Hock from Tokay.
cause to be bored
From this reading London Gay and Hancock, Ltd. A is the Autograph Bore Whom Authors and Actors deplore, Tho’ it’s evident quite If the Dears ceased to write They’d deplore even more than before.
BoundernounUS /ˈbaʊndər/
someone who is morally reprehensible
From this reading B is a Bounder _blasé_ Who likes to appear quite _au fait_; He purses his lips As his Rhine wine he sips, Tho’ he doesn’t know Hock from Tokay.
C'snounUS /siːz/
possessive form of “c” — a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading C’s a Critic.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
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the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Far be it from me With a time-honoured craft to make free.
CriticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading C’s a Critic.
Dears
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deploreverbUS /dɪˈplɔːr/
express strong disapproval of
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doesn't
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divisible by two
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clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
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fait
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to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far be it from me With a time-honoured craft to make free.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Far be it from me With a time-honoured craft to make free.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading B is a Bounder _blasé_ Who likes to appear quite _au fait_; He purses his lips As his Rhine wine he sips, Tho’ he doesn’t know Hock from Tokay.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
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HancocknounUS /ˈhænkɑːk/
American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress; was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1793)
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading B is a Bounder _blasé_ Who likes to appear quite _au fait_; He purses his lips As his Rhine wine he sips, Tho’ he doesn’t know Hock from Tokay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading B is a Bounder _blasé_ Who likes to appear quite _au fait_; He purses his lips As his Rhine wine he sips, Tho’ he doesn’t know Hock from Tokay.
HockverbUS /hɑːk/
leave as a guarantee in return for money
From this reading B is a Bounder _blasé_ Who likes to appear quite _au fait_; He purses his lips As his Rhine wine he sips, Tho’ he doesn’t know Hock from Tokay.
https
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From this reading See https://
on condition that; in the event that
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading London Gay and Hancock, Ltd. A is the Autograph Bore Whom Authors and Actors deplore, Tho’ it’s evident quite If the Dears ceased to write They’d deplore even more than before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Far be it from me With a time-honoured craft to make free.
it's
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading B is a Bounder _blasé_ Who likes to appear quite _au fait_; He purses his lips As his Rhine wine he sips, Tho’ he doesn’t know Hock from Tokay.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading B is a Bounder _blasé_ Who likes to appear quite _au fait_; He purses his lips As his Rhine wine he sips, Tho’ he doesn’t know Hock from Tokay.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading B is a Bounder _blasé_ Who likes to appear quite _au fait_; He purses his lips As his Rhine wine he sips, Tho’ he doesn’t know Hock from Tokay.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
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Ltd
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engage in
From this reading Far be it from me With a time-honoured craft to make free.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Far be it from me With a time-honoured craft to make free.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading London Gay and Hancock, Ltd. A is the Autograph Bore Whom Authors and Actors deplore, Tho’ it’s evident quite If the Dears ceased to write They’d deplore even more than before.
pursesnounUS /ˈpɜːrsɪz/
plural of “purse” — a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading B is a Bounder _blasé_ Who likes to appear quite _au fait_; He purses his lips As his Rhine wine he sips, Tho’ he doesn’t know Hock from Tokay.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading London Gay and Hancock, Ltd. A is the Autograph Bore Whom Authors and Actors deplore, Tho’ it’s evident quite If the Dears ceased to write They’d deplore even more than before.
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading B is a Bounder _blasé_ Who likes to appear quite _au fait_; He purses his lips As his Rhine wine he sips, Tho’ he doesn’t know Hock from Tokay.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See https://
sipsnounUS /sɪps/
plural of “sip” — a small drink
From this reading B is a Bounder _blasé_ Who likes to appear quite _au fait_; He purses his lips As his Rhine wine he sips, Tho’ he doesn’t know Hock from Tokay.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading London Gay and Hancock, Ltd. A is the Autograph Bore Whom Authors and Actors deplore, Tho’ it’s evident quite If the Dears ceased to write They’d deplore even more than before.
They'd
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ThonounUS /ðoʊ/
a branch of the Tai languages
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time-honouredadjective
acceptable for a long time
From this reading Far be it from me With a time-honoured craft to make free.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading London Gay and Hancock, Ltd. A is the Autograph Bore Whom Authors and Actors deplore, Tho’ it’s evident quite If the Dears ceased to write They’d deplore even more than before.
Tokaynoun
Hungarian wine made from Tokay grapes
From this reading B is a Bounder _blasé_ Who likes to appear quite _au fait_; He purses his lips As his Rhine wine he sips, Tho’ he doesn’t know Hock from Tokay.
which person or people
From this reading B is a Bounder _blasé_ Who likes to appear quite _au fait_; He purses his lips As his Rhine wine he sips, Tho’ he doesn’t know Hock from Tokay.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading London Gay and Hancock, Ltd. A is the Autograph Bore Whom Authors and Actors deplore, Tho’ it’s evident quite If the Dears ceased to write They’d deplore even more than before.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading B is a Bounder _blasé_ Who likes to appear quite _au fait_; He purses his lips As his Rhine wine he sips, Tho’ he doesn’t know Hock from Tokay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Far be it from me With a time-honoured craft to make free.
produce a literary work
From this reading London Gay and Hancock, Ltd. A is the Autograph Bore Whom Authors and Actors deplore, Tho’ it’s evident quite If the Dears ceased to write They’d deplore even more than before.
