Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A writer who undertakes to discourse on laughter has to encounter more than one variety of irritating objection.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This kind of person (ὁ μισόγελως) is so possessed with the spirit of seriousness that the opposite temper of jocosity appears to him to be something shockingly wrong.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Nay, more, he soon learns that a good many oppose themselves to the practice and are laughter-haters.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This kind of person (ὁ μισόγελως) is so possessed with the spirit of seriousness that the opposite temper of jocosity appears to him to be something shockingly wrong.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading A writer who undertakes to discourse on laughter has to encounter more than one variety of irritating objection.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

come together

From this reading A writer who undertakes to discourse on laughter has to encounter more than one variety of irritating objection.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

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From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Nay, more, he soon learns that a good many oppose themselves to the practice and are laughter-haters.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A writer who undertakes to discourse on laughter has to encounter more than one variety of irritating objection.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This kind of person (ὁ μισόγελως) is so possessed with the spirit of seriousness that the opposite temper of jocosity appears to him to be something shockingly wrong.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

serving to open or begin

From this reading INTRODUCTORY.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading A writer who undertakes to discourse on laughter has to encounter more than one variety of irritating objection.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This kind of person (ὁ μισόγελως) is so possessed with the spirit of seriousness that the opposite temper of jocosity appears to him to be something shockingly wrong.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

fun characterized by humor

From this reading This kind of person (ὁ μισόγελως) is so possessed with the spirit of seriousness that the opposite temper of jocosity appears to him to be something shockingly wrong.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading This kind of person (ὁ μισόγελως) is so possessed with the spirit of seriousness that the opposite temper of jocosity appears to him to be something shockingly wrong.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

the sound of laughing

From this reading A writer who undertakes to discourse on laughter has to encounter more than one variety of irritating objection.

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From this reading Nay, more, he soon learns that a good many oppose themselves to the practice and are laughter-haters.

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Nay, more, he soon learns that a good many oppose themselves to the practice and are laughter-haters.

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 Nay, more, he soon learns that a good many oppose themselves to the practice and are laughter-haters.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A writer who undertakes to discourse on laughter has to encounter more than one variety of irritating objection.

an old word for “no”

From this reading Nay, more, he soon learns that a good many oppose themselves to the practice and are laughter-haters.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading A writer who undertakes to discourse on laughter has to encounter more than one variety of irritating objection.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A writer who undertakes to discourse on laughter has to encounter more than one variety of irritating objection.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A writer who undertakes to discourse on laughter has to encounter more than one variety of irritating objection.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A writer who undertakes to discourse on laughter has to encounter more than one variety of irritating objection.

be against; express opposition to

From this reading Nay, more, he soon learns that a good many oppose themselves to the practice and are laughter-haters.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading This kind of person (ὁ μισόγελως) is so possessed with the spirit of seriousness that the opposite temper of jocosity appears to him to be something shockingly wrong.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

a human being

From this reading This kind of person (ὁ μισόγελως) is so possessed with the spirit of seriousness that the opposite temper of jocosity appears to him to be something shockingly wrong.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading This kind of person (ὁ μισόγελως) is so possessed with the spirit of seriousness that the opposite temper of jocosity appears to him to be something shockingly wrong.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Nay, more, he soon learns that a good many oppose themselves to the practice and are laughter-haters.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading This kind of person (ὁ μισόγελως) is so possessed with the spirit of seriousness that the opposite temper of jocosity appears to him to be something shockingly wrong.

extremely

From this reading This kind of person (ὁ μισόγελως) is so possessed with the spirit of seriousness that the opposite temper of jocosity appears to him to be something shockingly wrong.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This kind of person (ὁ μισόγελως) is so possessed with the spirit of seriousness that the opposite temper of jocosity appears to him to be something shockingly wrong.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading This kind of person (ὁ μισόγελως) is so possessed with the spirit of seriousness that the opposite temper of jocosity appears to him to be something shockingly wrong.

in the near future

From this reading Nay, more, he soon learns that a good many oppose themselves to the practice and are laughter-haters.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading This kind of person (ὁ μισόγελως) is so possessed with the spirit of seriousness that the opposite temper of jocosity appears to him to be something shockingly wrong.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading This kind of person (ὁ μισόγελως) is so possessed with the spirit of seriousness that the opposite temper of jocosity appears to him to be something shockingly wrong.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A writer who undertakes to discourse on laughter has to encounter more than one variety of irritating objection.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Nay, more, he soon learns that a good many oppose themselves to the practice and are laughter-haters.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This kind of person (ὁ μισόγελως) is so possessed with the spirit of seriousness that the opposite temper of jocosity appears to him to be something shockingly wrong.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A writer who undertakes to discourse on laughter has to encounter more than one variety of irritating objection.

third-person singular of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading A writer who undertakes to discourse on laughter has to encounter more than one variety of irritating objection.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading A writer who undertakes to discourse on laughter has to encounter more than one variety of irritating objection.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He finds to his dismay that a considerable part of his species, which has been flatteringly described as the laughing animal, has never exercised its high and distinguishing capacity.

which person or people

From this reading A writer who undertakes to discourse on laughter has to encounter more than one variety of irritating objection.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This kind of person (ὁ μισόγελως) is so possessed with the spirit of seriousness that the opposite temper of jocosity appears to him to be something shockingly wrong.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading A writer who undertakes to discourse on laughter has to encounter more than one variety of irritating objection.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading This kind of person (ὁ μισόγελως) is so possessed with the spirit of seriousness that the opposite temper of jocosity appears to him to be something shockingly wrong.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This kind of person (ὁ μισόγελως) is so possessed with the spirit of seriousness that the opposite temper of jocosity appears to him to be something shockingly wrong.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This kind of person (ὁ μισόγελως) is so possessed with the spirit of seriousness that the opposite temper of jocosity appears to him to be something shockingly wrong.