used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
(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 The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So it is too sure to be with any man, who drawing reason from her higher sources, applies the product of his skill, even in homoeopathic doses, to that irrational creature--love.
appliesverbUS /əˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading So it is too sure to be with any man, who drawing reason from her higher sources, applies the product of his skill, even in homoeopathic doses, to that irrational creature--love.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
baitsnounUS /beɪts/
plural of “bait” — anything that serves as an enticement
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
BILLETnounUS /ˈbɪlət/
a short personal letter
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
bittenverbUS /ˈbɪtən/
inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading These too knew what kindness is, and had their sense of gratitude, but could not stop to dwell upon it, and let it ripen in their hearts.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading So it is too sure to be with any man, who drawing reason from her higher sources, applies the product of his skill, even in homoeopathic doses, to that irrational creature--love.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
CROOKEDadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
cupboard-love
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From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
deignedverbUS /deɪnd/
past form of “deign” — do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
dosesnounUS /ˈdoʊsəz/
plural of “dos” — the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies
From this reading So it is too sure to be with any man, who drawing reason from her higher sources, applies the product of his skill, even in homoeopathic doses, to that irrational creature--love.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading So it is too sure to be with any man, who drawing reason from her higher sources, applies the product of his skill, even in homoeopathic doses, to that irrational creature--love.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading These too knew what kindness is, and had their sense of gratitude, but could not stop to dwell upon it, and let it ripen in their hearts.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
any strong feeling
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
endorsedverbUS /enˈdɔːrst/
past form of “endorse” — be behind; approve of
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
divisible by two
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
the organ of sight
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
fibrenounUS /ˈfaɪbər/
a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So it is too sure to be with any man, who drawing reason from her higher sources, applies the product of his skill, even in homoeopathic doses, to that irrational creature--love.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
a state of high honor
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading These too knew what kindness is, and had their sense of gratitude, but could not stop to dwell upon it, and let it ripen in their hearts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These too knew what kindness is, and had their sense of gratitude, but could not stop to dwell upon it, and let it ripen in their hearts.
hairyadjectiveUS /ˈheri/
having or covered with hair
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading These too knew what kindness is, and had their sense of gratitude, but could not stop to dwell upon it, and let it ripen in their hearts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So it is too sure to be with any man, who drawing reason from her higher sources, applies the product of his skill, even in homoeopathic doses, to that irrational creature--love.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading So it is too sure to be with any man, who drawing reason from her higher sources, applies the product of his skill, even in homoeopathic doses, to that irrational creature--love.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
homoeopathic
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From this reading So it is too sure to be with any man, who drawing reason from her higher sources, applies the product of his skill, even in homoeopathic doses, to that irrational creature--love.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
irrationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈræʃənəl/
not consistent with or using reason
From this reading So it is too sure to be with any man, who drawing reason from her higher sources, applies the product of his skill, even in homoeopathic doses, to that irrational creature--love.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These too knew what kindness is, and had their sense of gratitude, but could not stop to dwell upon it, and let it ripen in their hearts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading These too knew what kindness is, and had their sense of gratitude, but could not stop to dwell upon it, and let it ripen in their hearts.
jabberverb
talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading These too knew what kindness is, and had their sense of gratitude, but could not stop to dwell upon it, and let it ripen in their hearts.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading These too knew what kindness is, and had their sense of gratitude, but could not stop to dwell upon it, and let it ripen in their hearts.
lashverbUS /læʃ/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading These too knew what kindness is, and had their sense of gratitude, but could not stop to dwell upon it, and let it ripen in their hearts.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading So it is too sure to be with any man, who drawing reason from her higher sources, applies the product of his skill, even in homoeopathic doses, to that irrational creature--love.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading So it is too sure to be with any man, who drawing reason from her higher sources, applies the product of his skill, even in homoeopathic doses, to that irrational creature--love.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
monkeysnounUS /ˈmʌŋkiz/
plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These too knew what kindness is, and had their sense of gratitude, but could not stop to dwell upon it, and let it ripen in their hearts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
on one occasion
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading So it is too sure to be with any man, who drawing reason from her higher sources, applies the product of his skill, even in homoeopathic doses, to that irrational creature--love.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading So it is too sure to be with any man, who drawing reason from her higher sources, applies the product of his skill, even in homoeopathic doses, to that irrational creature--love.
ripenverbUS /ˈraɪpən/
cause to ripen or develop fully
From this reading These too knew what kindness is, and had their sense of gratitude, but could not stop to dwell upon it, and let it ripen in their hearts.
sagaciousadjective
acutely insightful and wise
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
cut with a saw
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading These too knew what kindness is, and had their sense of gratitude, but could not stop to dwell upon it, and let it ripen in their hearts.
shrieknounUS /ʃriːk/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading So it is too sure to be with any man, who drawing reason from her higher sources, applies the product of his skill, even in homoeopathic doses, to that irrational creature--love.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it is too sure to be with any man, who drawing reason from her higher sources, applies the product of his skill, even in homoeopathic doses, to that irrational creature--love.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading So it is too sure to be with any man, who drawing reason from her higher sources, applies the product of his skill, even in homoeopathic doses, to that irrational creature--love.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading These too knew what kindness is, and had their sense of gratitude, but could not stop to dwell upon it, and let it ripen in their hearts.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading So it is too sure to be with any man, who drawing reason from her higher sources, applies the product of his skill, even in homoeopathic doses, to that irrational creature--love.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So it is too sure to be with any man, who drawing reason from her higher sources, applies the product of his skill, even in homoeopathic doses, to that irrational creature--love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These too knew what kindness is, and had their sense of gratitude, but could not stop to dwell upon it, and let it ripen in their hearts.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
ticklings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These too knew what kindness is, and had their sense of gratitude, but could not stop to dwell upon it, and let it ripen in their hearts.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading These too knew what kindness is, and had their sense of gratitude, but could not stop to dwell upon it, and let it ripen in their hearts.
having come into contact
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
twainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading These too knew what kindness is, and had their sense of gratitude, but could not stop to dwell upon it, and let it ripen in their hearts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading These too knew what kindness is, and had their sense of gratitude, but could not stop to dwell upon it, and let it ripen in their hearts.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
which person or people
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
winsomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnsəm/
charming in a childlike or naive way
From this reading The keeper, accustomed to slow ways, and leisurely though deep emotion, exerted all his charm of eye and benevolence of whistle, and offered baits to cupboard-love, and even deigned to winsome ticklings of places not too hairy to be touched by human tenderness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading A CROOKED BILLET Once I saw the solid keeper of a well-known elephant (a grand mass of sagacious substance, gentle, good, and amiable) try his hand among the monkeys, creatures in their way as worthy, but of different fibre.
zoologic
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From this reading He gazed with zoologic pride at the manager of the monkeys, who was putting a new lash on his whip; then his glory flew into a shriek, for his thumb was bitten in twain, and a jabber of general joy endorsed it.
