used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is doubtless true that a cynical attitude of suspicion and doubt is often exhibited on the recital of a fishing exploit.
at or in the front
From this reading The same fellows have a day of reckoning ahead, for the circulation of that ancient but still overworked mother-in-law joke.
(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 AN ALLEGED humorist once proposed the query, "Are all fishermen liars, or do only liars go fishing?"
ALLEGEDadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading AN ALLEGED humorist once proposed the query, "Are all fishermen liars, or do only liars go fishing?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ALLEGED humorist once proposed the query, "Are all fishermen liars, or do only liars go fishing?"
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The same fellows have a day of reckoning ahead, for the circulation of that ancient but still overworked mother-in-law joke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is doubtless true that a cynical attitude of suspicion and doubt is often exhibited on the recital of a fishing exploit.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN ALLEGED humorist once proposed the query, "Are all fishermen liars, or do only liars go fishing?"
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading It is doubtless true that a cynical attitude of suspicion and doubt is often exhibited on the recital of a fishing exploit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This does not seem to me to be funny.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe the joke editors of magazines and newspapers are responsible for the spread of the propaganda of ridicule, skepticism and distrust of all fish yarns, regardless of their source.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The same fellows have a day of reckoning ahead, for the circulation of that ancient but still overworked mother-in-law joke.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading The same fellows have a day of reckoning ahead, for the circulation of that ancient but still overworked mother-in-law joke.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading It is doubtless true that a cynical attitude of suspicion and doubt is often exhibited on the recital of a fishing exploit.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The same fellows have a day of reckoning ahead, for the circulation of that ancient but still overworked mother-in-law joke.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading I believe the joke editors of magazines and newspapers are responsible for the spread of the propaganda of ridicule, skepticism and distrust of all fish yarns, regardless of their source.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading AN ALLEGED humorist once proposed the query, "Are all fishermen liars, or do only liars go fishing?"
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This does not seem to me to be funny.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It is doubtless true that a cynical attitude of suspicion and doubt is often exhibited on the recital of a fishing exploit.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading It is doubtless true that a cynical attitude of suspicion and doubt is often exhibited on the recital of a fishing exploit.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading I believe the joke editors of magazines and newspapers are responsible for the spread of the propaganda of ridicule, skepticism and distrust of all fish yarns, regardless of their source.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It is doubtless true that a cynical attitude of suspicion and doubt is often exhibited on the recital of a fishing exploit.
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading It is doubtless true that a cynical attitude of suspicion and doubt is often exhibited on the recital of a fishing exploit.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The same fellows have a day of reckoning ahead, for the circulation of that ancient but still overworked mother-in-law joke.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading I believe the joke editors of magazines and newspapers are responsible for the spread of the propaganda of ridicule, skepticism and distrust of all fish yarns, regardless of their source.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading AN ALLEGED humorist once proposed the query, "Are all fishermen liars, or do only liars go fishing?"
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading AN ALLEGED humorist once proposed the query, "Are all fishermen liars, or do only liars go fishing?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I believe the joke editors of magazines and newspapers are responsible for the spread of the propaganda of ridicule, skepticism and distrust of all fish yarns, regardless of their source.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading This does not seem to me to be funny.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AN ALLEGED humorist once proposed the query, "Are all fishermen liars, or do only liars go fishing?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The same fellows have a day of reckoning ahead, for the circulation of that ancient but still overworked mother-in-law joke.
humoristnounUS /ˈhjuːmərəst/
someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way
From this reading AN ALLEGED humorist once proposed the query, "Are all fishermen liars, or do only liars go fishing?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I believe the joke editors of magazines and newspapers are responsible for the spread of the propaganda of ridicule, skepticism and distrust of all fish yarns, regardless of their source.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is doubtless true that a cynical attitude of suspicion and doubt is often exhibited on the recital of a fishing exploit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is doubtless true that a cynical attitude of suspicion and doubt is often exhibited on the recital of a fishing exploit.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading I believe the joke editors of magazines and newspapers are responsible for the spread of the propaganda of ridicule, skepticism and distrust of all fish yarns, regardless of their source.
liarsnounUS /ˈlaɪərz/
plural of “liar” — a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading AN ALLEGED humorist once proposed the query, "Are all fishermen liars, or do only liars go fishing?"
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading I believe the joke editors of magazines and newspapers are responsible for the spread of the propaganda of ridicule, skepticism and distrust of all fish yarns, regardless of their source.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This does not seem to me to be funny.
mother-in-lawnounUS /ˈmʌðərɪnlɔː/
the mother of your spouse
From this reading The same fellows have a day of reckoning ahead, for the circulation of that ancient but still overworked mother-in-law joke.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading I believe the joke editors of magazines and newspapers are responsible for the spread of the propaganda of ridicule, skepticism and distrust of all fish yarns, regardless of their source.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This does not seem to me to be funny.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is doubtless true that a cynical attitude of suspicion and doubt is often exhibited on the recital of a fishing exploit.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is doubtless true that a cynical attitude of suspicion and doubt is often exhibited on the recital of a fishing exploit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is doubtless true that a cynical attitude of suspicion and doubt is often exhibited on the recital of a fishing exploit.
on one occasion
From this reading AN ALLEGED humorist once proposed the query, "Are all fishermen liars, or do only liars go fishing?"
and nothing more
From this reading AN ALLEGED humorist once proposed the query, "Are all fishermen liars, or do only liars go fishing?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AN ALLEGED humorist once proposed the query, "Are all fishermen liars, or do only liars go fishing?"
overworkedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrkt/
past form of “overwork” — use too much
From this reading The same fellows have a day of reckoning ahead, for the circulation of that ancient but still overworked mother-in-law joke.
propagandanounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈɡændə/
information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
From this reading I believe the joke editors of magazines and newspapers are responsible for the spread of the propaganda of ridicule, skepticism and distrust of all fish yarns, regardless of their source.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading AN ALLEGED humorist once proposed the query, "Are all fishermen liars, or do only liars go fishing?"
querynounUS /ˈkwiːri/
an instance of questioning
From this reading AN ALLEGED humorist once proposed the query, "Are all fishermen liars, or do only liars go fishing?"
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading It is doubtless true that a cynical attitude of suspicion and doubt is often exhibited on the recital of a fishing exploit.
reckoningnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading The same fellows have a day of reckoning ahead, for the circulation of that ancient but still overworked mother-in-law joke.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading I believe the joke editors of magazines and newspapers are responsible for the spread of the propaganda of ridicule, skepticism and distrust of all fish yarns, regardless of their source.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading I believe the joke editors of magazines and newspapers are responsible for the spread of the propaganda of ridicule, skepticism and distrust of all fish yarns, regardless of their source.
ridiculenounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːl/
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading I believe the joke editors of magazines and newspapers are responsible for the spread of the propaganda of ridicule, skepticism and distrust of all fish yarns, regardless of their source.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same fellows have a day of reckoning ahead, for the circulation of that ancient but still overworked mother-in-law joke.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This does not seem to me to be funny.
skepticismnounUS /ˈskeptɪsɪzəm/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading I believe the joke editors of magazines and newspapers are responsible for the spread of the propaganda of ridicule, skepticism and distrust of all fish yarns, regardless of their source.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading I believe the joke editors of magazines and newspapers are responsible for the spread of the propaganda of ridicule, skepticism and distrust of all fish yarns, regardless of their source.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading I believe the joke editors of magazines and newspapers are responsible for the spread of the propaganda of ridicule, skepticism and distrust of all fish yarns, regardless of their source.
not in physical motion
From this reading The same fellows have a day of reckoning ahead, for the circulation of that ancient but still overworked mother-in-law joke.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading It is doubtless true that a cynical attitude of suspicion and doubt is often exhibited on the recital of a fishing exploit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is doubtless true that a cynical attitude of suspicion and doubt is often exhibited on the recital of a fishing exploit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ALLEGED humorist once proposed the query, "Are all fishermen liars, or do only liars go fishing?"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I believe the joke editors of magazines and newspapers are responsible for the spread of the propaganda of ridicule, skepticism and distrust of all fish yarns, regardless of their source.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This does not seem to me to be funny.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This does not seem to me to be funny.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is doubtless true that a cynical attitude of suspicion and doubt is often exhibited on the recital of a fishing exploit.
yarnsnounUS /jɑːrnz/
plural of “yarn” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading I believe the joke editors of magazines and newspapers are responsible for the spread of the propaganda of ridicule, skepticism and distrust of all fish yarns, regardless of their source.
