1901
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From this reading L. de V. M. May, 1901.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading The kisses of an enemy are deceitful, but not as deceitful as the advice of the friend who is always counseling you for your own good.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The kisses of an enemy are deceitful, but not as deceitful as the advice of the friend who is always counseling you for your own good.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading This will furnish amusement, for what is more entertaining than trying the cap on others?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The kisses of an enemy are deceitful, but not as deceitful as the advice of the friend who is always counseling you for your own good.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The kisses of an enemy are deceitful, but not as deceitful as the advice of the friend who is always counseling you for your own good.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading This will furnish amusement, for what is more entertaining than trying the cap on others?
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
counselingnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading The kisses of an enemy are deceitful, but not as deceitful as the advice of the friend who is always counseling you for your own good.
Crankisms
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From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading L. de V. M. May, 1901.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
deceitfuladjectiveUS /dəˈsiːtfəl/
intended to deceive
From this reading The kisses of an enemy are deceitful, but not as deceitful as the advice of the friend who is always counseling you for your own good.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
an opposing military force
From this reading The kisses of an enemy are deceitful, but not as deceitful as the advice of the friend who is always counseling you for your own good.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading This will furnish amusement, for what is more entertaining than trying the cap on others?
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
give expression to
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This will furnish amusement, for what is more entertaining than trying the cap on others?
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The kisses of an enemy are deceitful, but not as deceitful as the advice of the friend who is always counseling you for your own good.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading This will furnish amusement, for what is more entertaining than trying the cap on others?
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The kisses of an enemy are deceitful, but not as deceitful as the advice of the friend who is always counseling you for your own good.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
indebtednessnounUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪdnɪs/
an obligation to pay money to another party
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
infusedverbUS /ˌɪnˈfjuːzd/
past form of “infuse” — teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This will furnish amusement, for what is more entertaining than trying the cap on others?
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading The kisses of an enemy are deceitful, but not as deceitful as the advice of the friend who is always counseling you for your own good.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading L. de V. M. May, 1901.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading L. de V. M. May, 1901.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This will furnish amusement, for what is more entertaining than trying the cap on others?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The kisses of an enemy are deceitful, but not as deceitful as the advice of the friend who is always counseling you for your own good.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This will furnish amusement, for what is more entertaining than trying the cap on others?
others
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From this reading This will furnish amusement, for what is more entertaining than trying the cap on others?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The kisses of an enemy are deceitful, but not as deceitful as the advice of the friend who is always counseling you for your own good.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
sermonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
settingsnounUS /ˈsetɪŋz/
plural of “setting” — the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
express in speech
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This will furnish amusement, for what is more entertaining than trying the cap on others?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This will furnish amusement, for what is more entertaining than trying the cap on others?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
hard to endure
From this reading This will furnish amusement, for what is more entertaining than trying the cap on others?
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading L. de V. M. May, 1901.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This will furnish amusement, for what is more entertaining than trying the cap on others?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
which person or people
From this reading The kisses of an enemy are deceitful, but not as deceitful as the advice of the friend who is always counseling you for your own good.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This will furnish amusement, for what is more entertaining than trying the cap on others?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Illustrations are explained at the end of the text.] If I may be permitted to offer a suggestion, the Crankisms should be read in the spirit in which sermons are listened to--with the object of discovering whom they hit.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The settings speak for themselves; but the author desires to express his indebtedness to the artist for having infused life into and lent grace to dead bones of words, and for having, in many cases, given to those words a deeper and more subtle meaning than they themselves could be made to express.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The kisses of an enemy are deceitful, but not as deceitful as the advice of the friend who is always counseling you for your own good.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The kisses of an enemy are deceitful, but not as deceitful as the advice of the friend who is always counseling you for your own good.
