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From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
1924
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From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
(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 _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
AngelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
ApesnounUS /eɪps/
plural of “ape” — any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
ArtistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
bamboozleverb
conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
BanquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
BetanounUS /ˈbeɪtə/
the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
CausesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
ChampionsnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənz/
plural of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
Chibou
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
claritynounUS /ˈklerəti/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
ConnverbUS /kɑːn/
conduct or direct the steering of a ship or plane
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
CONNELL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
CriticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
deemverbUS /diːm/
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
DietersnounUS /ˈdaɪətərz/
plural of “dieter” — a person who diets
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
DignitariesnounUS /ˈdɪɡnəteriz/
plural of “dignitary” — an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
epithetnounUS /ˈepəθet/
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
FarmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
set up or found
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
usually; as a rule
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
the act of giving
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
Green'snounUS /ɡriːnz/
possessive form of “green” — green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
HalosnounUS /ˈheɪloʊz/
plural of “halo” — an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He loved his work—that was why.
to a considerable degree
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He loved his work—that was why.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
HumornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
of great significance or value
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
KappanounUS /ˈkæpə/
the 10th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
the sound of laughing
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
LeadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
lethaladjectiveUS /ˈliːθəl/
of an instrument of certain death
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
held dear
From this reading He loved his work—that was why.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
Masochists
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From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
the force of workers available
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
MessiahsnounUS /məˈsaɪəz/
plural of “messiah” — any expected deliverer
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
MindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
MinoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
used to form the superlative
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
New-laid
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From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
not any; not one
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
Patronizers
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From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
PhinounUS /faɪ/
the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
Playtimenoun
time for play or diversion
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
PrudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
PurposefuladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrpəsfəl/
serving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
RegalianounUS /rɪˈɡeɪljə/
paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office)
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
Revilers
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From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
RICHARD
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From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
except for; apart from
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
a general conscious awareness
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
TailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
ThoroughbrednounUS /ˈθɜːroʊˈbred/
a well-bred person
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
ThriftyadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪfti/
careful and diligent in the use of resources
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
tragediesnounUS /ˈtrædʒədiz/
plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He loved his work—that was why.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
WearersnounUS /ˈwerərz/
plural of “wearer” — a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
Weepers
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From this reading _To Weepers in Playtime and Dieters at the Banquet of Life—_ _To all Mental Masochists—_ _To the Serious Minded—_ _This book of light tragedies is dedicated in warm gratitude for the joy they have given me._ _RICHARD CONNELL_ _Green’s Farms, Conn._ _February 11, 1924._ ALL Paris held no happier man than Papa Chibou.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
which person or people
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
belonging to which person
From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He loved his work—that was why.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _To Leaders of Movements, Champions of Causes and all Minor Messiahs—_ _To Those who have found Absolute Truth and know no Doubt—_ _To Prudent, Thrifty Souls who save up their pleasure in this world so they may enjoy it, with interest, in the next—_ _To Men who feel refreshed in the presence of Thoroughbred Horses—_
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He loved his work—that was why.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _To Apes playing Angels, and remembering their Halos while forgetting their Tails—_ _To the Earnest and Purposeful Men and Women, of the world, who have made it what it is today—_ _To Dignitaries generally, not forgetting Wearers of Regalia and Phi Beta Kappa keys—_ _To All who, taking life heavily and solemnly, thank God they have a sense of Humor—_
Æsthetes
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From this reading _To Patronizers of Humor—_ _To Artists who think an Important Manner makes Matter Important—_ _To New-laid Æsthetes who bamboozle other New-laid Æsthetes by saying Nothing in a New Way—_ _To Revilers of Public Taste who forget that clarity begins at home—_ _To Critics whose most lethal epithet is “light,” who deem tears more civilized than laughter, and the causing of pain a higher art than the giving of pleasure—_
