used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There is something deliciously quiet and deliberate about humor, that is in perfect harmony with the English character; and we have been right in adopting the English name for the thing, seeing that the thing is essentially English.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Humor has not the brilliancy, the vivacity of French wit, but it is more graceful, lighter, and above all more philosophic.
adoptingverbUS /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading There is something deliciously quiet and deliberate about humor, that is in perfect harmony with the English character; and we have been right in adopting the English name for the thing, seeing that the thing is essentially English.
(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 Humor has not the brilliancy, the vivacity of French wit, but it is more graceful, lighter, and above all more philosophic.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A sarcastic element is nearly always present in it, and not unfrequently a vein of sadness.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HUMOR, WIT, AND HIBERNIANISM.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There is something deliciously quiet and deliberate about humor, that is in perfect harmony with the English character; and we have been right in adopting the English name for the thing, seeing that the thing is essentially English.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Humor has not the brilliancy, the vivacity of French wit, but it is more graceful, lighter, and above all more philosophic.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Humor has not the brilliancy, the vivacity of French wit, but it is more graceful, lighter, and above all more philosophic.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
for the most part
From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading There is something deliciously quiet and deliberate about humor, that is in perfect harmony with the English character; and we have been right in adopting the English name for the thing, seeing that the thing is essentially English.
deliciouslyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪʃəʃli/
in a very pleasurable manner
From this reading There is something deliciously quiet and deliberate about humor, that is in perfect harmony with the English character; and we have been right in adopting the English name for the thing, seeing that the thing is essentially English.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading A sarcastic element is nearly always present in it, and not unfrequently a vein of sadness.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading There is something deliciously quiet and deliberate about humor, that is in perfect harmony with the English character; and we have been right in adopting the English name for the thing, seeing that the thing is essentially English.
English-speakingadjective
able to communicate in English
From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading There is something deliciously quiet and deliberate about humor, that is in perfect harmony with the English character; and we have been right in adopting the English name for the thing, seeing that the thing is essentially English.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is something deliciously quiet and deliberate about humor, that is in perfect harmony with the English character; and we have been right in adopting the English name for the thing, seeing that the thing is essentially English.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Humor has not the brilliancy, the vivacity of French wit, but it is more graceful, lighter, and above all more philosophic.
gayety
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From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Humor has not the brilliancy, the vivacity of French wit, but it is more graceful, lighter, and above all more philosophic.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading There is something deliciously quiet and deliberate about humor, that is in perfect harmony with the English character; and we have been right in adopting the English name for the thing, seeing that the thing is essentially English.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Humor has not the brilliancy, the vivacity of French wit, but it is more graceful, lighter, and above all more philosophic.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There is something deliciously quiet and deliberate about humor, that is in perfect harmony with the English character; and we have been right in adopting the English name for the thing, seeing that the thing is essentially English.
HIBERNIANISM
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From this reading HUMOR, WIT, AND HIBERNIANISM.
HUMORnounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading HUMOR, WIT, AND HIBERNIANISM.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Humor has not the brilliancy, the vivacity of French wit, but it is more graceful, lighter, and above all more philosophic.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading Humor has not the brilliancy, the vivacity of French wit, but it is more graceful, lighter, and above all more philosophic.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Humor has not the brilliancy, the vivacity of French wit, but it is more graceful, lighter, and above all more philosophic.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There is something deliciously quiet and deliberate about humor, that is in perfect harmony with the English character; and we have been right in adopting the English name for the thing, seeing that the thing is essentially English.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A sarcastic element is nearly always present in it, and not unfrequently a vein of sadness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Humor has not the brilliancy, the vivacity of French wit, but it is more graceful, lighter, and above all more philosophic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading There is something deliciously quiet and deliberate about humor, that is in perfect harmony with the English character; and we have been right in adopting the English name for the thing, seeing that the thing is essentially English.
philosophicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪk/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading Humor has not the brilliancy, the vivacity of French wit, but it is more graceful, lighter, and above all more philosophic.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A sarcastic element is nearly always present in it, and not unfrequently a vein of sadness.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading There is something deliciously quiet and deliberate about humor, that is in perfect harmony with the English character; and we have been right in adopting the English name for the thing, seeing that the thing is essentially English.
precisely, exactly
From this reading There is something deliciously quiet and deliberate about humor, that is in perfect harmony with the English character; and we have been right in adopting the English name for the thing, seeing that the thing is essentially English.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading A sarcastic element is nearly always present in it, and not unfrequently a vein of sadness.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading A sarcastic element is nearly always present in it, and not unfrequently a vein of sadness.
satiricaladjectiveUS /səˈtɪrəkəl/
exposing human folly to ridicule
From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading There is something deliciously quiet and deliberate about humor, that is in perfect harmony with the English character; and we have been right in adopting the English name for the thing, seeing that the thing is essentially English.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There is something deliciously quiet and deliberate about humor, that is in perfect harmony with the English character; and we have been right in adopting the English name for the thing, seeing that the thing is essentially English.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is something deliciously quiet and deliberate about humor, that is in perfect harmony with the English character; and we have been right in adopting the English name for the thing, seeing that the thing is essentially English.
a special situation
From this reading There is something deliciously quiet and deliberate about humor, that is in perfect harmony with the English character; and we have been right in adopting the English name for the thing, seeing that the thing is essentially English.
unfrequently
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From this reading A sarcastic element is nearly always present in it, and not unfrequently a vein of sadness.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading A sarcastic element is nearly always present in it, and not unfrequently a vein of sadness.
vivacitynoun
characterized by high spirits and animation
From this reading Humor has not the brilliancy, the vivacity of French wit, but it is more graceful, lighter, and above all more philosophic.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There is something deliciously quiet and deliberate about humor, that is in perfect harmony with the English character; and we have been right in adopting the English name for the thing, seeing that the thing is essentially English.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading HUMOR, WIT, AND HIBERNIANISM.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is something deliciously quiet and deliberate about humor, that is in perfect harmony with the English character; and we have been right in adopting the English name for the thing, seeing that the thing is essentially English.
wittyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪti/
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading Humor is a subtle, witty, philosophical, and greatly satirical form of gayety, the outcome of simplicity in the character, that is met chiefly among English-speaking people.
