used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But are they real?--well, a mind judicial Perhaps would call them false and artificial.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading But are they real?--well, a mind judicial Perhaps would call them false and artificial.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading And some old, wise philosopher has said: Rise with a lark, and with a lark to bed.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading THE POPPYCOCK The Poppycock's a fowl of English breed, And therefore many think him fine indeed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But are they real?--well, a mind judicial Perhaps would call them false and artificial.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But are they real?--well, a mind judicial Perhaps would call them false and artificial.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading THE POPPYCOCK The Poppycock's a fowl of English breed, And therefore many think him fine indeed.
EntomologistnounUS /ˌentəˈmɑːlədʒəst/
a zoologist who studies insects
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading But are they real?--well, a mind judicial Perhaps would call them false and artificial.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE POPPYCOCK The Poppycock's a fowl of English breed, And therefore many think him fine indeed.
fowlnounUS /faʊl/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading THE POPPYCOCK The Poppycock's a fowl of English breed, And therefore many think him fine indeed.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And some old, wise philosopher has said: Rise with a lark, and with a lark to bed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE POPPYCOCK The Poppycock's a fowl of English breed, And therefore many think him fine indeed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
Humbugs
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From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
I'm
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From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading THE POPPYCOCK The Poppycock's a fowl of English breed, And therefore many think him fine indeed.
jauntilyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔːntəli/
in a jaunty fashionable manner
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
From this reading But are they real?--well, a mind judicial Perhaps would call them false and artificial.
larknounUS /lɑːrk/
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading And some old, wise philosopher has said: Rise with a lark, and with a lark to bed.
Lark's
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From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE POPPYCOCK The Poppycock's a fowl of English breed, And therefore many think him fine indeed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But are they real?--well, a mind judicial Perhaps would call them false and artificial.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
by chance
From this reading But are they real?--well, a mind judicial Perhaps would call them false and artificial.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading And some old, wise philosopher has said: Rise with a lark, and with a lark to bed.
POPPYCOCKnounUS /ˈpɑːpikɔːk/
senseless talk
From this reading THE POPPYCOCK The Poppycock's a fowl of English breed, And therefore many think him fine indeed.
Poppycock's
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From this reading THE POPPYCOCK The Poppycock's a fowl of English breed, And therefore many think him fine indeed.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But are they real?--well, a mind judicial Perhaps would call them false and artificial.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
Reg'lar
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From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
move upward
From this reading And some old, wise philosopher has said: Rise with a lark, and with a lark to bed.
roundelaynoun
a song in which a line or phrase is repeated as the refrain
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And some old, wise philosopher has said: Rise with a lark, and with a lark to bed.
express in words
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And some old, wise philosopher has said: Rise with a lark, and with a lark to bed.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading THE POPPYCOCK The Poppycock's a fowl of English breed, And therefore many think him fine indeed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But are they real?--well, a mind judicial Perhaps would call them false and artificial.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE POPPYCOCK The Poppycock's a fowl of English breed, And therefore many think him fine indeed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And some old, wise philosopher has said: Rise with a lark, and with a lark to bed.
trills
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From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
We've
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From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
(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 But are they real?--well, a mind judicial Perhaps would call them false and artificial.
wendsverbUS /wendz/
third-person singular of “wend” — direct one's course or way
From this reading The Reg'lar Lark's a very gay old Bird; At sunrise often may his voice be heard As jauntily he wends his homeward way, And trills a fresh and merry roundelay.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading And some old, wise philosopher has said: Rise with a lark, and with a lark to bed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And some old, wise philosopher has said: Rise with a lark, and with a lark to bed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But are they real?--well, a mind judicial Perhaps would call them false and artificial.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although a learned Entomologist May doubt if Humbugs really do exist, Yet each of us, I'm sure, can truly say We've seen a number of them in our day.
