adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
armisticenounUS /ˈɑːrməstəs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading The volcano we couch on was quiet, the gritty morsel unabsorbed within us at an armistice with the gastric juices.
aspectnounUS /ˈæspekt/
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The volcano we couch on was quiet, the gritty morsel unabsorbed within us at an armistice with the gastric juices.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
BullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The volcano we couch on was quiet, the gritty morsel unabsorbed within us at an armistice with the gastric juices.
country'snounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Once more the personification of the country's prosperity had returned to the humming state of roundness.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
emanationnounUS /ˌeməˈneɪʃən/
something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.)
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
fever-invalid
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From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
fullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
gastricadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstrɪk/
relating to or involving the stomach
From this reading The volcano we couch on was quiet, the gritty morsel unabsorbed within us at an armistice with the gastric juices.
giantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
grittyadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪti/
composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
From this reading The volcano we couch on was quiet, the gritty morsel unabsorbed within us at an armistice with the gastric juices.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Trade whipped him merrily, and he spun.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Trade whipped him merrily, and he spun.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading Once more the personification of the country's prosperity had returned to the humming state of roundness.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
juicesnounUS /ˈdʒuːsəz/
plural of “juice” — the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking
From this reading The volcano we couch on was quiet, the gritty morsel unabsorbed within us at an armistice with the gastric juices.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
legnounUS /leɡ/
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
lubbernounUS /ˈlʌbər/
an awkward stupid person
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
MeanwhileadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time but in another place
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Trade whipped him merrily, and he spun.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more the personification of the country's prosperity had returned to the humming state of roundness.
morselnounUS /ˈmɔːrsəl/
a small quantity of anything
From this reading The volcano we couch on was quiet, the gritty morsel unabsorbed within us at an armistice with the gastric juices.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The volcano we couch on was quiet, the gritty morsel unabsorbed within us at an armistice with the gastric juices.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once more the personification of the country's prosperity had returned to the humming state of roundness.
opiatenounUS /ˈoʊpiːət/
a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
personificationnounUS /pərˌsɑːnəfəˈkeɪʃən/
a person who represents an abstract quality
From this reading Once more the personification of the country's prosperity had returned to the humming state of roundness.
plain-speaking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading Once more the personification of the country's prosperity had returned to the humming state of roundness.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The volcano we couch on was quiet, the gritty morsel unabsorbed within us at an armistice with the gastric juices.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Once more the personification of the country's prosperity had returned to the humming state of roundness.
RICHARD
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From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
ROCKNEY
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From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
roundnessnoun
the fullness of a tone of voice
From this reading Once more the personification of the country's prosperity had returned to the humming state of roundness.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
SOMETHINGpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
spunverbUS /spʌn/
inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading Trade whipped him merrily, and he spun.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Once more the personification of the country's prosperity had returned to the humming state of roundness.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
tolerateverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪt/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
TradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Trade whipped him merrily, and he spun.
unabsorbed
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From this reading The volcano we couch on was quiet, the gritty morsel unabsorbed within us at an armistice with the gastric juices.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The volcano we couch on was quiet, the gritty morsel unabsorbed within us at an armistice with the gastric juices.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading The volcano we couch on was quiet, the gritty morsel unabsorbed within us at an armistice with the gastric juices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The volcano we couch on was quiet, the gritty morsel unabsorbed within us at an armistice with the gastric juices.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The volcano we couch on was quiet, the gritty morsel unabsorbed within us at an armistice with the gastric juices.
whippedverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Trade whipped him merrily, and he spun.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The volcano we couch on was quiet, the gritty morsel unabsorbed within us at an armistice with the gastric juices.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The volcano we couch on was quiet, the gritty morsel unabsorbed within us at an armistice with the gastric juices.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading AND SOMETHING OF RICHARD ROCKNEY Meanwhile India, our lubber giant, had ceased to kick a leg, and Ireland, our fever-invalid, wore the aspect of an opiate slumber.
worshipverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəp/
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading A fuller sketch of the figure of this remarkable emanation of us and object of our worship, Bull, is required that we may breathe the atmosphere of a story dealing with such very different views of the idol, and learn to tolerate plain-speaking about him.
