used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There is a name for our magazine, right there in sober-sided old Milton."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NODS AND BECKS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Why, that's as hackneyed as can be," objected Dum.
BECKSnounUS /beks/
plural of “beck” — a beckoning gesture
From this reading NODS AND BECKS.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "It seems to me that every school magazine I ever read was called 'Quips and Cranks.'
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Why, that's as hackneyed as can be," objected Dum.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
CranksnounUS /kræŋks/
plural of “crank” — a bad-tempered person
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
dimplenounUS /ˈdɪmpəl/
a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
Dum
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From this reading "Why, that's as hackneyed as can be," objected Dum.
at any time
From this reading "It seems to me that every school magazine I ever read was called 'Quips and Cranks.'
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "It seems to me that every school magazine I ever read was called 'Quips and Cranks.'
Flannagan
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From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "There is a name for our magazine, right there in sober-sided old Milton."
hackneyedadjectiveUS /ˈhæknid/
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
From this reading "Why, that's as hackneyed as can be," objected Dum.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
Hebe's
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From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It seems to me that every school magazine I ever read was called 'Quips and Cranks.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is a name for our magazine, right there in sober-sided old Milton."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It seems to me that every school magazine I ever read was called 'Quips and Cranks.'
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
jollitynoun
feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading "There is a name for our magazine, right there in sober-sided old Milton."
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It seems to me that every school magazine I ever read was called 'Quips and Cranks.'
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading "There is a name for our magazine, right there in sober-sided old Milton."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "There is a name for our magazine, right there in sober-sided old Milton."
NODSnounUS /nɑːdz/
plural of “nod” — a sign of assent or salutation or command
From this reading NODS AND BECKS.
NymphnounUS /nɪmf/
(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading "Why, that's as hackneyed as can be," objected Dum.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "There is a name for our magazine, right there in sober-sided old Milton."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "There is a name for our magazine, right there in sober-sided old Milton."
QuipsnounUS /kwɪps/
plural of “quip” — a witty saying
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "It seems to me that every school magazine I ever read was called 'Quips and Cranks.'
precisely, exactly
From this reading "There is a name for our magazine, right there in sober-sided old Milton."
an educational institution
From this reading "It seems to me that every school magazine I ever read was called 'Quips and Cranks.'
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems to me that every school magazine I ever read was called 'Quips and Cranks.'
sleekadjectiveUS /sliːk/
well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
SmilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
sober-sided
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From this reading "There is a name for our magazine, right there in sober-sided old Milton."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It seems to me that every school magazine I ever read was called 'Quips and Cranks.'
that's
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From this reading "Why, that's as hackneyed as can be," objected Dum.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is a name for our magazine, right there in sober-sided old Milton."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
wantonverbUS /ˈwɔːntən/
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It seems to me that every school magazine I ever read was called 'Quips and Cranks.'
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, that's as hackneyed as can be," objected Dum.
WilesnounUS /waɪlz/
plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
Wreathed
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From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading "'Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles, Nods and Becks, and Wreathed Smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek.'" quoted Mary Flannagan.
