used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
affectsnounUS /əˈfekts/
plural of “affect” — the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
(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 Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Gossip, stealthy as the incoming tide, sweeps wide; like the sea’s long, feathery fingers, it spreads with a rapidity that is amazing.
amuckadverbUS /əˈmʌk/
wildly; without self-control
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those who are both poor, humble, and meek are seldom mentioned--since they do nothing to attract attention.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Those who are both poor, humble, and meek are seldom mentioned--since they do nothing to attract attention.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Those who are both poor, humble, and meek are seldom mentioned--since they do nothing to attract attention.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading In certain congested, poverty-stricken quarters, it is the basis of their easy, garrulous language, and as current as their slang or their profanity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They may be said to be philosophers.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Those who are both poor, humble, and meek are seldom mentioned--since they do nothing to attract attention.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In certain congested, poverty-stricken quarters, it is the basis of their easy, garrulous language, and as current as their slang or their profanity.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
congestedadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒestəd/
overfull as with blood
From this reading In certain congested, poverty-stricken quarters, it is the basis of their easy, garrulous language, and as current as their slang or their profanity.
contagionnounUS /kənˈteɪdʒən/
any disease easily transmitted by contact
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading In certain congested, poverty-stricken quarters, it is the basis of their easy, garrulous language, and as current as their slang or their profanity.
disreputableadjectiveUS /dɪsˈrepjətəbəl/
lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
distributingverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “distribute” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Those who are both poor, humble, and meek are seldom mentioned--since they do nothing to attract attention.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading In certain congested, poverty-stricken quarters, it is the basis of their easy, garrulous language, and as current as their slang or their profanity.
else
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From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
exaggerationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “exaggeration” — extravagant exaggeration
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
far-reaching
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
featheryadjectiveUS /ˈfeðəri/
resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers
From this reading Gossip, stealthy as the incoming tide, sweeps wide; like the sea’s long, feathery fingers, it spreads with a rapidity that is amazing.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Gossip, stealthy as the incoming tide, sweeps wide; like the sea’s long, feathery fingers, it spreads with a rapidity that is amazing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
garrulousadjectiveUS /ˈɡerələs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading In certain congested, poverty-stricken quarters, it is the basis of their easy, garrulous language, and as current as their slang or their profanity.
GossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
HearsaynounUS /ˈhiːrseɪ/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
heraldingverbUS /ˈherəldɪŋ/
-ing form of “herald” — foreshadow or presage
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Those who are both poor, humble, and meek are seldom mentioned--since they do nothing to attract attention.
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
incomingadjectiveUS /ˈɪnkʌmɪŋ/
arriving at a place or position
From this reading Gossip, stealthy as the incoming tide, sweeps wide; like the sea’s long, feathery fingers, it spreads with a rapidity that is amazing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In certain congested, poverty-stricken quarters, it is the basis of their easy, garrulous language, and as current as their slang or their profanity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In certain congested, poverty-stricken quarters, it is the basis of their easy, garrulous language, and as current as their slang or their profanity.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading In certain congested, poverty-stricken quarters, it is the basis of their easy, garrulous language, and as current as their slang or their profanity.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Gossip, stealthy as the incoming tide, sweeps wide; like the sea’s long, feathery fingers, it spreads with a rapidity that is amazing.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Gossip, stealthy as the incoming tide, sweeps wide; like the sea’s long, feathery fingers, it spreads with a rapidity that is amazing.
something that is lost
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They may be said to be philosophers.
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading Those who are both poor, humble, and meek are seldom mentioned--since they do nothing to attract attention.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Those who are both poor, humble, and meek are seldom mentioned--since they do nothing to attract attention.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Those who are both poor, humble, and meek are seldom mentioned--since they do nothing to attract attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In certain congested, poverty-stricken quarters, it is the basis of their easy, garrulous language, and as current as their slang or their profanity.
arrange in a container
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
philosophersnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading They may be said to be philosophers.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
poverty-strickenadjective
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading In certain congested, poverty-stricken quarters, it is the basis of their easy, garrulous language, and as current as their slang or their profanity.
profanitynounUS /proʊˈfænəti/
vulgar or irreverent speech or action
From this reading In certain congested, poverty-stricken quarters, it is the basis of their easy, garrulous language, and as current as their slang or their profanity.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading In certain congested, poverty-stricken quarters, it is the basis of their easy, garrulous language, and as current as their slang or their profanity.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading Gossip, stealthy as the incoming tide, sweeps wide; like the sea’s long, feathery fingers, it spreads with a rapidity that is amazing.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They may be said to be philosophers.
sea'snounUS /siːz/
possessive form of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Gossip, stealthy as the incoming tide, sweeps wide; like the sea’s long, feathery fingers, it spreads with a rapidity that is amazing.
not often
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Those who are both poor, humble, and meek are seldom mentioned--since they do nothing to attract attention.
slangverbUS /slæŋ/
use slang or vulgar language
From this reading In certain congested, poverty-stricken quarters, it is the basis of their easy, garrulous language, and as current as their slang or their profanity.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
spreadsnounUS /spredz/
plural of “spread” — process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Gossip, stealthy as the incoming tide, sweeps wide; like the sea’s long, feathery fingers, it spreads with a rapidity that is amazing.
stealthyadjectiveUS /ˈstelθi/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading Gossip, stealthy as the incoming tide, sweeps wide; like the sea’s long, feathery fingers, it spreads with a rapidity that is amazing.
sweepsnounUS /swiːps/
plural of “sweep” — a wide scope
From this reading Gossip, stealthy as the incoming tide, sweeps wide; like the sea’s long, feathery fingers, it spreads with a rapidity that is amazing.
swift-footedadjective
having rapidly moving feet
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
telltaleadjectiveUS /ˈtelteɪl/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In certain congested, poverty-stricken quarters, it is the basis of their easy, garrulous language, and as current as their slang or their profanity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those who are both poor, humble, and meek are seldom mentioned--since they do nothing to attract attention.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who are both poor, humble, and meek are seldom mentioned--since they do nothing to attract attention.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Gossip, stealthy as the incoming tide, sweeps wide; like the sea’s long, feathery fingers, it spreads with a rapidity that is amazing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
which person or people
From this reading Gossip, that imaginative, swift-footed, and altogether disreputable slave of Hearsay, who runs amuck, distributing his pack of lies from one telltale tongue to the next eager ear, rich in clever exaggerations, never at a loss for more--far-reaching as contagion, and heralding all else but the truth--seldom affects the poor.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Gossip, stealthy as the incoming tide, sweeps wide; like the sea’s long, feathery fingers, it spreads with a rapidity that is amazing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gossip, stealthy as the incoming tide, sweeps wide; like the sea’s long, feathery fingers, it spreads with a rapidity that is amazing.
