used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
BeetlenounUS /ˈbiːtəl/
insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
From this reading Since he had loosed the whirlwind, the fair-minded Beetle offered to do Turkey’s essay for him.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
butcheringnounUS /ˈbʊtʃərɪŋ/
the business of a butcher
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading “I’ve told ’em to tell me what they remember of them, with their own conclusions, in essay form next week.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Since he had loosed the whirlwind, the fair-minded Beetle offered to do Turkey’s essay for him.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
a quad with a square body
From this reading “I’ve told ’em to tell me what they remember of them, with their own conclusions, in essay form next week.”
errand-running
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From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
essaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading “I’ve told ’em to tell me what they remember of them, with their own conclusions, in essay form next week.”
communicated in words
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
fair-mindedadjective
of a person; just and impartial; not prejudiced
From this reading Since he had loosed the whirlwind, the fair-minded Beetle offered to do Turkey’s essay for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since he had loosed the whirlwind, the fair-minded Beetle offered to do Turkey’s essay for him.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading “I’ve told ’em to tell me what they remember of them, with their own conclusions, in essay form next week.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since he had loosed the whirlwind, the fair-minded Beetle offered to do Turkey’s essay for him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I should like to have heard your remarks.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since he had loosed the whirlwind, the fair-minded Beetle offered to do Turkey’s essay for him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I should like to have heard your remarks.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Since he had loosed the whirlwind, the fair-minded Beetle offered to do Turkey’s essay for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
horse-holding
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From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should like to have heard your remarks.”
I've
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From this reading “I’ve told ’em to tell me what they remember of them, with their own conclusions, in essay form next week.”
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I’ve told ’em to tell me what they remember of them, with their own conclusions, in essay form next week.”
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
immediately past
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
held up in the air
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I should like to have heard your remarks.”
loosedverbUS /luːst/
past form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Since he had loosed the whirlwind, the fair-minded Beetle offered to do Turkey’s essay for him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I’ve told ’em to tell me what they remember of them, with their own conclusions, in essay form next week.”
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
Nathaniel
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From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “I’ve told ’em to tell me what they remember of them, with their own conclusions, in essay form next week.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I’ve told ’em to tell me what they remember of them, with their own conclusions, in essay form next week.”
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Since he had loosed the whirlwind, the fair-minded Beetle offered to do Turkey’s essay for him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “I’ve told ’em to tell me what they remember of them, with their own conclusions, in essay form next week.”
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
poachingnounUS /ˈpoʊtʃɪŋ/
cooking in simmering liquid
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
poetaster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Quite so.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading I should like to have heard your remarks.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “I’ve told ’em to tell me what they remember of them, with their own conclusions, in essay form next week.”
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
Identical; not different.
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
Shakespeare'snounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːrz/
possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should like to have heard your remarks.”
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since he had loosed the whirlwind, the fair-minded Beetle offered to do Turkey’s essay for him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Quite so.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
express in words
From this reading “I’ve told ’em to tell me what they remember of them, with their own conclusions, in essay form next week.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since he had loosed the whirlwind, the fair-minded Beetle offered to do Turkey’s essay for him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “I’ve told ’em to tell me what they remember of them, with their own conclusions, in essay form next week.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I’ve told ’em to tell me what they remember of them, with their own conclusions, in essay form next week.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’ve told ’em to tell me what they remember of them, with their own conclusions, in essay form next week.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I should like to have heard your remarks.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “I’ve told ’em to tell me what they remember of them, with their own conclusions, in essay form next week.”
Turkey'snounUS /ˈtɜːrkiz/
possessive form of “turkey” — large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading Since he had loosed the whirlwind, the fair-minded Beetle offered to do Turkey’s essay for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “I’ve told ’em to tell me what they remember of them, with their own conclusions, in essay form next week.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I’ve told ’em to tell me what they remember of them, with their own conclusions, in essay form next week.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On Turkey’s behalf, then, he dealt with Shakespeare’s lack of education, his butchering, poaching, drinking, horse-holding, and errand-running as Nathaniel had described them; lifted from the same source pleasant names, such as “rustic” and “sorry poetaster,” on which last special hopes were built; and expressed surprise that one so ignorant could have done “what he was attributed to.”
whirlwindnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading Since he had loosed the whirlwind, the fair-minded Beetle offered to do Turkey’s essay for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I’ve told ’em to tell me what they remember of them, with their own conclusions, in essay form next week.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I should like to have heard your remarks.”
