used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To Gregory, Basil was not only guide, philosopher, and friend; but also a cherished target for his jests.
in addition
From this reading To Gregory, Basil was not only guide, philosopher, and friend; but also a cherished target for his jests.
Amphilochus
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From this reading Does Basil promise a visit, Gregory sends word to Amphilochus that he must have some fine pot-herbs, "lest Basil should be hungry and cross."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To Gregory, Basil was not only guide, philosopher, and friend; but also a cherished target for his jests.
any person at all
From this reading It has been wisely said that we cannot really love anybody at whom we never laugh.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It has been wisely said that we cannot really love anybody at whom we never laugh.
BasilnounUS /ˈbæzəl/
any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
From this reading To Gregory, Basil was not only guide, philosopher, and friend; but also a cherished target for his jests.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Does Basil promise a visit, Gregory sends word to Amphilochus that he must have some fine pot-herbs, "lest Basil should be hungry and cross."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been wisely said that we cannot really love anybody at whom we never laugh.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To Gregory, Basil was not only guide, philosopher, and friend; but also a cherished target for his jests.
cannot
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From this reading It has been wisely said that we cannot really love anybody at whom we never laugh.
capering
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From this reading Does Basil complain, not unnaturally, that Tiberina is cold, damp, and muddy, Gregory writes to him unsympathetically that he is a "clean-footed, tip-toeing, capering man."
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading To Gregory, Basil was not only guide, philosopher, and friend; but also a cherished target for his jests.
clean-footed
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From this reading Does Basil complain, not unnaturally, that Tiberina is cold, damp, and muddy, Gregory writes to him unsympathetically that he is a "clean-footed, tip-toeing, capering man."
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Does Basil complain, not unnaturally, that Tiberina is cold, damp, and muddy, Gregory writes to him unsympathetically that he is a "clean-footed, tip-toeing, capering man."
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Does Basil complain, not unnaturally, that Tiberina is cold, damp, and muddy, Gregory writes to him unsympathetically that he is a "clean-footed, tip-toeing, capering man."
travel across or pass over
From this reading Does Basil promise a visit, Gregory sends word to Amphilochus that he must have some fine pot-herbs, "lest Basil should be hungry and cross."
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Does Basil complain, not unnaturally, that Tiberina is cold, damp, and muddy, Gregory writes to him unsympathetically that he is a "clean-footed, tip-toeing, capering man."
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Does Basil complain, not unnaturally, that Tiberina is cold, damp, and muddy, Gregory writes to him unsympathetically that he is a "clean-footed, tip-toeing, capering man."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Does Basil promise a visit, Gregory sends word to Amphilochus that he must have some fine pot-herbs, "lest Basil should be hungry and cross."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To Gregory, Basil was not only guide, philosopher, and friend; but also a cherished target for his jests.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading To Gregory, Basil was not only guide, philosopher, and friend; but also a cherished target for his jests.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading To Gregory, Basil was not only guide, philosopher, and friend; but also a cherished target for his jests.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading To Gregory, Basil was not only guide, philosopher, and friend; but also a cherished target for his jests.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been wisely said that we cannot really love anybody at whom we never laugh.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Does Basil promise a visit, Gregory sends word to Amphilochus that he must have some fine pot-herbs, "lest Basil should be hungry and cross."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Does Basil complain, not unnaturally, that Tiberina is cold, damp, and muddy, Gregory writes to him unsympathetically that he is a "clean-footed, tip-toeing, capering man."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gregory loved Basil, revered him, and laughed at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To Gregory, Basil was not only guide, philosopher, and friend; but also a cherished target for his jests.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Does Basil promise a visit, Gregory sends word to Amphilochus that he must have some fine pot-herbs, "lest Basil should be hungry and cross."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Does Basil complain, not unnaturally, that Tiberina is cold, damp, and muddy, Gregory writes to him unsympathetically that he is a "clean-footed, tip-toeing, capering man."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been wisely said that we cannot really love anybody at whom we never laugh.
jestsnounUS /dʒests/
plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading To Gregory, Basil was not only guide, philosopher, and friend; but also a cherished target for his jests.
the sound of laughing
From this reading It has been wisely said that we cannot really love anybody at whom we never laugh.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Gregory loved Basil, revered him, and laughed at him.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Does Basil promise a visit, Gregory sends word to Amphilochus that he must have some fine pot-herbs, "lest Basil should be hungry and cross."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It has been wisely said that we cannot really love anybody at whom we never laugh.
held dear
From this reading Gregory loved Basil, revered him, and laughed at him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Does Basil complain, not unnaturally, that Tiberina is cold, damp, and muddy, Gregory writes to him unsympathetically that he is a "clean-footed, tip-toeing, capering man."
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading Does Basil complain, not unnaturally, that Tiberina is cold, damp, and muddy, Gregory writes to him unsympathetically that he is a "clean-footed, tip-toeing, capering man."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Does Basil promise a visit, Gregory sends word to Amphilochus that he must have some fine pot-herbs, "lest Basil should be hungry and cross."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It has been wisely said that we cannot really love anybody at whom we never laugh.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To Gregory, Basil was not only guide, philosopher, and friend; but also a cherished target for his jests.
and nothing more
From this reading To Gregory, Basil was not only guide, philosopher, and friend; but also a cherished target for his jests.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading To Gregory, Basil was not only guide, philosopher, and friend; but also a cherished target for his jests.
pot-herbs
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From this reading Does Basil promise a visit, Gregory sends word to Amphilochus that he must have some fine pot-herbs, "lest Basil should be hungry and cross."
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Does Basil promise a visit, Gregory sends word to Amphilochus that he must have some fine pot-herbs, "lest Basil should be hungry and cross."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It has been wisely said that we cannot really love anybody at whom we never laugh.
reveredadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɪrd/
profoundly honored
From this reading Gregory loved Basil, revered him, and laughed at him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It has been wisely said that we cannot really love anybody at whom we never laugh.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading Does Basil promise a visit, Gregory sends word to Amphilochus that he must have some fine pot-herbs, "lest Basil should be hungry and cross."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Does Basil promise a visit, Gregory sends word to Amphilochus that he must have some fine pot-herbs, "lest Basil should be hungry and cross."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Does Basil promise a visit, Gregory sends word to Amphilochus that he must have some fine pot-herbs, "lest Basil should be hungry and cross."
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading To Gregory, Basil was not only guide, philosopher, and friend; but also a cherished target for his jests.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been wisely said that we cannot really love anybody at whom we never laugh.
Tiberina
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From this reading Does Basil complain, not unnaturally, that Tiberina is cold, damp, and muddy, Gregory writes to him unsympathetically that he is a "clean-footed, tip-toeing, capering man."
tip-toeing
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From this reading Does Basil complain, not unnaturally, that Tiberina is cold, damp, and muddy, Gregory writes to him unsympathetically that he is a "clean-footed, tip-toeing, capering man."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Gregory, Basil was not only guide, philosopher, and friend; but also a cherished target for his jests.
unnaturallyadverbUS /ənˈnætʃərəli/
in an unnatural way
From this reading Does Basil complain, not unnaturally, that Tiberina is cold, damp, and muddy, Gregory writes to him unsympathetically that he is a "clean-footed, tip-toeing, capering man."
unsympatheticallyadverb
without sympathy; in an unsympathetic manner
From this reading Does Basil complain, not unnaturally, that Tiberina is cold, damp, and muddy, Gregory writes to him unsympathetically that he is a "clean-footed, tip-toeing, capering man."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Does Basil promise a visit, Gregory sends word to Amphilochus that he must have some fine pot-herbs, "lest Basil should be hungry and cross."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Gregory, Basil was not only guide, philosopher, and friend; but also a cherished target for his jests.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It has been wisely said that we cannot really love anybody at whom we never laugh.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It has been wisely said that we cannot really love anybody at whom we never laugh.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading It has been wisely said that we cannot really love anybody at whom we never laugh.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Does Basil promise a visit, Gregory sends word to Amphilochus that he must have some fine pot-herbs, "lest Basil should be hungry and cross."
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Does Basil complain, not unnaturally, that Tiberina is cold, damp, and muddy, Gregory writes to him unsympathetically that he is a "clean-footed, tip-toeing, capering man."
