used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We'll either sail down the ages as a brace of heroes, or as the most egregious pair of donkeys that ever botched a job."
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading We'll either sail down the ages as a brace of heroes, or as the most egregious pair of donkeys that ever botched a job."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We'll either sail down the ages as a brace of heroes, or as the most egregious pair of donkeys that ever botched a job."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
bookedadjectiveUS /bʊkt/
reserved in advance
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
botchedadjectiveUS /bɑːtʃt/
spoiled through incompetence or clumsiness
From this reading We'll either sail down the ages as a brace of heroes, or as the most egregious pair of donkeys that ever botched a job."
braceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading We'll either sail down the ages as a brace of heroes, or as the most egregious pair of donkeys that ever botched a job."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Well, Jerry," returned his companion, smiling, "you've as much to do with making the thing a success as I have.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well, Jerry," returned his companion, smiling, "you've as much to do with making the thing a success as I have.
donkeysnounUS /ˈdɑːŋkiz/
plural of “donkey” — the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
From this reading We'll either sail down the ages as a brace of heroes, or as the most egregious pair of donkeys that ever botched a job."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We'll either sail down the ages as a brace of heroes, or as the most egregious pair of donkeys that ever botched a job."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
egregiousadjectiveUS /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
From this reading We'll either sail down the ages as a brace of heroes, or as the most egregious pair of donkeys that ever botched a job."
one or the other of two
From this reading We'll either sail down the ages as a brace of heroes, or as the most egregious pair of donkeys that ever botched a job."
at any time
From this reading We'll either sail down the ages as a brace of heroes, or as the most egregious pair of donkeys that ever botched a job."
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well, Jerry," returned his companion, smiling, "you've as much to do with making the thing a success as I have.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading We'll either sail down the ages as a brace of heroes, or as the most egregious pair of donkeys that ever botched a job."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well, Jerry," returned his companion, smiling, "you've as much to do with making the thing a success as I have.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope you realize the responsibility."
HOUGHTONnounUS /ˈhɔːtən/
United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, Jerry," returned his companion, smiling, "you've as much to do with making the thing a success as I have.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
Jerrold
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From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading "Well, Jerry," returned his companion, smiling, "you've as much to do with making the thing a success as I have.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading We'll either sail down the ages as a brace of heroes, or as the most egregious pair of donkeys that ever botched a job."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Well, Jerry," returned his companion, smiling, "you've as much to do with making the thing a success as I have.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
the force of workers available
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
MIFFLIN
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From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
used to form the superlative
From this reading We'll either sail down the ages as a brace of heroes, or as the most egregious pair of donkeys that ever botched a job."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Well, Jerry," returned his companion, smiling, "you've as much to do with making the thing a success as I have.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We'll either sail down the ages as a brace of heroes, or as the most egregious pair of donkeys that ever botched a job."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading We'll either sail down the ages as a brace of heroes, or as the most egregious pair of donkeys that ever botched a job."
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading I hope you realize the responsibility."
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I hope you realize the responsibility."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Well, Jerry," returned his companion, smiling, "you've as much to do with making the thing a success as I have.
RiversidenounUS /ˈrɪvərsaɪd/
the bank of a river
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading We'll either sail down the ages as a brace of heroes, or as the most egregious pair of donkeys that ever botched a job."
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Well, Jerry," returned his companion, smiling, "you've as much to do with making the thing a success as I have.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "Well, Jerry," returned his companion, smiling, "you've as much to do with making the thing a success as I have.
Taberman
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From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
a special situation
From this reading "Well, Jerry," returned his companion, smiling, "you've as much to do with making the thing a success as I have.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, Jerry," returned his companion, smiling, "you've as much to do with making the thing a success as I have.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
We'll
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From this reading We'll either sail down the ages as a brace of heroes, or as the most egregious pair of donkeys that ever botched a job."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Jerry," returned his companion, smiling, "you've as much to do with making the thing a success as I have.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well, Jerry," returned his companion, smiling, "you've as much to do with making the thing a success as I have.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading _Boston and New York_ HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge "It strikes me," said Jerrold Taberman, "that we are booked for everlasting fame, win or lose.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I hope you realize the responsibility."
you've
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From this reading "Well, Jerry," returned his companion, smiling, "you've as much to do with making the thing a success as I have.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young men chuckled in concert at the thought of all that was involved in this remark, although they looked, not at each other, but out over the sea.
