Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But if we look for anything better, we can find only a translation of the Latin riddles of Symposius by Aldhelm, Bishop of Shirburn.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

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From this reading But if we look for anything better, we can find only a translation of the Latin riddles of Symposius by Aldhelm, Bishop of Shirburn.

a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

in addition

From this reading We also discover among the Anglo-Saxons an unamiable tendency to give nicknames to people from their personal peculiarities.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading We also discover among the Anglo-Saxons an unamiable tendency to give nicknames to people from their personal peculiarities.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading We also discover among the Anglo-Saxons an unamiable tendency to give nicknames to people from their personal peculiarities.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

a native or inhabitant of England prior to the Norman Conquest

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We also discover among the Anglo-Saxons an unamiable tendency to give nicknames to people from their personal peculiarities.

any thing at all

From this reading But if we look for anything better, we can find only a translation of the Latin riddles of Symposius by Aldhelm, Bishop of Shirburn.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The rude character of the Anglo-Saxon humour may be gathered from our having derived from it the word _fun_.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading But if we look for anything better, we can find only a translation of the Latin riddles of Symposius by Aldhelm, Bishop of Shirburn.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading But if we look for anything better, we can find only a translation of the Latin riddles of Symposius by Aldhelm, Bishop of Shirburn.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

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From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But if we look for anything better, we can find only a translation of the Latin riddles of Symposius by Aldhelm, Bishop of Shirburn.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But if we look for anything better, we can find only a translation of the Latin riddles of Symposius by Aldhelm, Bishop of Shirburn.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading But if we look for anything better, we can find only a translation of the Latin riddles of Symposius by Aldhelm, Bishop of Shirburn.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The rude character of the Anglo-Saxon humour may be gathered from our having derived from it the word _fun_.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

being joined in close association

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading The rude character of the Anglo-Saxon humour may be gathered from our having derived from it the word _fun_.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading We also discover among the Anglo-Saxons an unamiable tendency to give nicknames to people from their personal peculiarities.

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From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

Dutch humanist and theologian who was the leading Renaissance scholar of northern Europe; although his criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church led to the Reformation, he opposed violence and condemned Martin Luther (1466-1536)

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading But if we look for anything better, we can find only a translation of the Latin riddles of Symposius by Aldhelm, Bishop of Shirburn.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But if we look for anything better, we can find only a translation of the Latin riddles of Symposius by Aldhelm, Bishop of Shirburn.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The rude character of the Anglo-Saxon humour may be gathered from our having derived from it the word _fun_.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading The rude character of the Anglo-Saxon humour may be gathered from our having derived from it the word _fun_.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

brought together in one place

From this reading The rude character of the Anglo-Saxon humour may be gathered from our having derived from it the word _fun_.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading We also discover among the Anglo-Saxons an unamiable tendency to give nicknames to people from their personal peculiarities.

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From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The rude character of the Anglo-Saxon humour may be gathered from our having derived from it the word _fun_.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But if we look for anything better, we can find only a translation of the Latin riddles of Symposius by Aldhelm, Bishop of Shirburn.

third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The rude character of the Anglo-Saxon humour may be gathered from our having derived from it the word _fun_.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading But if we look for anything better, we can find only a translation of the Latin riddles of Symposius by Aldhelm, Bishop of Shirburn.

the literary culture

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But if we look for anything better, we can find only a translation of the Latin riddles of Symposius by Aldhelm, Bishop of Shirburn.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

third-person singular of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The rude character of the Anglo-Saxon humour may be gathered from our having derived from it the word _fun_.

the force of workers available

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

plural of “nickname” — a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

From this reading We also discover among the Anglo-Saxons an unamiable tendency to give nicknames to people from their personal peculiarities.

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From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

many times at short intervals

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

and nothing more

From this reading But if we look for anything better, we can find only a translation of the Latin riddles of Symposius by Aldhelm, Bishop of Shirburn.

the state of being ornamented

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The rude character of the Anglo-Saxon humour may be gathered from our having derived from it the word _fun_.

plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading We also discover among the Anglo-Saxons an unamiable tendency to give nicknames to people from their personal peculiarities.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading We also discover among the Anglo-Saxons an unamiable tendency to give nicknames to people from their personal peculiarities.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading We also discover among the Anglo-Saxons an unamiable tendency to give nicknames to people from their personal peculiarities.

plural of “pier” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

a man who plows

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

for the most part

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

third-person singular of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

plural of “riddle” — a difficult problem

From this reading But if we look for anything better, we can find only a translation of the Latin riddles of Symposius by Aldhelm, Bishop of Shirburn.

-ing form of “romp” — play boisterously

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading The rude character of the Anglo-Saxon humour may be gathered from our having derived from it the word _fun_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

plural of “satire” — witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

transport commercially

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But if we look for anything better, we can find only a translation of the Latin riddles of Symposius by Aldhelm, Bishop of Shirburn.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But if we look for anything better, we can find only a translation of the Latin riddles of Symposius by Aldhelm, Bishop of Shirburn.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading We also discover among the Anglo-Saxons an unamiable tendency to give nicknames to people from their personal peculiarities.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We also discover among the Anglo-Saxons an unamiable tendency to give nicknames to people from their personal peculiarities.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading But if we look for anything better, we can find only a translation of the Latin riddles of Symposius by Aldhelm, Bishop of Shirburn.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We also discover among the Anglo-Saxons an unamiable tendency to give nicknames to people from their personal peculiarities.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Anglo-Saxon Humour--Rhyme--Satires against the Church--The Brunellus--Walter Mapes--Goliardi--Piers the Ploughman--Letters of Obscure Men--Erasmus--The Praise of Folly--Skelton--The Ship of Fools--Doctour Doubble Ale--The Sak full of Nuez--Church Ornamentation--Representations of the Devil.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This term which we often apply to romping and boisterous games, refers principally to the sense of feeling, and always implies some low kind of amusement connected with the senses.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The rude character of the Anglo-Saxon humour may be gathered from our having derived from it the word _fun_.