used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The latter is a valuable addition to humorous narrative, as we see in the sketches of Gillray, Cruikshank and others.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Hence in the old caricatures the speeches of the characters were written in balloons over their heads, and in the modern an explanation is added underneath.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading The latter is a valuable addition to humorous narrative, as we see in the sketches of Gillray, Cruikshank and others.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading By itself it is not sufficiently suggestive and affords no story or conversation.
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading Burlesque--Parody--The "Splendid Shilling"--Prior--Pope--Ambrose Philips--Parodies of Gray's Elegy--Gay.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hence in the old caricatures the speeches of the characters were written in balloons over their heads, and in the modern an explanation is added underneath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Burlesque, that is comic imitation, comprises parody and caricature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The latter is a valuable addition to humorous narrative, as we see in the sketches of Gillray, Cruikshank and others.
balloonsnounUS /bəˈluːnz/
plural of “balloon” — large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading Hence in the old caricatures the speeches of the characters were written in balloons over their heads, and in the modern an explanation is added underneath.
BurlesquenounUS /bərˈlesk/
a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
From this reading Burlesque--Parody--The "Splendid Shilling"--Prior--Pope--Ambrose Philips--Parodies of Gray's Elegy--Gay.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By itself it is not sufficiently suggestive and affords no story or conversation.
caricatureverbUS /ˈkerəkətʃər/
represent in or produce a caricature of
From this reading Burlesque, that is comic imitation, comprises parody and caricature.
caricaturesnounUS /kərˈɪkətʃərz/
plural of “caricature” — a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
From this reading Hence in the old caricatures the speeches of the characters were written in balloons over their heads, and in the modern an explanation is added underneath.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Hence in the old caricatures the speeches of the characters were written in balloons over their heads, and in the modern an explanation is added underneath.
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Burlesque, that is comic imitation, comprises parody and caricature.
comprisesverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzəz/
third-person singular of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading Burlesque, that is comic imitation, comprises parody and caricature.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading By itself it is not sufficiently suggestive and affords no story or conversation.
Cruikshank
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From this reading The latter is a valuable addition to humorous narrative, as we see in the sketches of Gillray, Cruikshank and others.
ElegynounUS /ˈelədʒiː/
a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
From this reading Burlesque--Parody--The "Splendid Shilling"--Prior--Pope--Ambrose Philips--Parodies of Gray's Elegy--Gay.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Hence in the old caricatures the speeches of the characters were written in balloons over their heads, and in the modern an explanation is added underneath.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Burlesque--Parody--The "Splendid Shilling"--Prior--Pope--Ambrose Philips--Parodies of Gray's Elegy--Gay.
Gillray
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From this reading The latter is a valuable addition to humorous narrative, as we see in the sketches of Gillray, Cruikshank and others.
Gray'snounUS /ɡreɪz/
possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Burlesque--Parody--The "Splendid Shilling"--Prior--Pope--Ambrose Philips--Parodies of Gray's Elegy--Gay.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Hence in the old caricatures the speeches of the characters were written in balloons over their heads, and in the modern an explanation is added underneath.
for this reason
From this reading Hence in the old caricatures the speeches of the characters were written in balloons over their heads, and in the modern an explanation is added underneath.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading The latter is a valuable addition to humorous narrative, as we see in the sketches of Gillray, Cruikshank and others.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading Burlesque, that is comic imitation, comprises parody and caricature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The latter is a valuable addition to humorous narrative, as we see in the sketches of Gillray, Cruikshank and others.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Burlesque, that is comic imitation, comprises parody and caricature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By itself it is not sufficiently suggestive and affords no story or conversation.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading By itself it is not sufficiently suggestive and affords no story or conversation.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter is a valuable addition to humorous narrative, as we see in the sketches of Gillray, Cruikshank and others.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Hence in the old caricatures the speeches of the characters were written in balloons over their heads, and in the modern an explanation is added underneath.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The latter is a valuable addition to humorous narrative, as we see in the sketches of Gillray, Cruikshank and others.
not any; not one
From this reading By itself it is not sufficiently suggestive and affords no story or conversation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By itself it is not sufficiently suggestive and affords no story or conversation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Burlesque--Parody--The "Splendid Shilling"--Prior--Pope--Ambrose Philips--Parodies of Gray's Elegy--Gay.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Hence in the old caricatures the speeches of the characters were written in balloons over their heads, and in the modern an explanation is added underneath.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By itself it is not sufficiently suggestive and affords no story or conversation.
others
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From this reading The latter is a valuable addition to humorous narrative, as we see in the sketches of Gillray, Cruikshank and others.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hence in the old caricatures the speeches of the characters were written in balloons over their heads, and in the modern an explanation is added underneath.
ParodiesnounUS /ˈperədiz/
plural of “parody” — a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
From this reading Burlesque--Parody--The "Splendid Shilling"--Prior--Pope--Ambrose Philips--Parodies of Gray's Elegy--Gay.
ParodynounUS /ˈperədi/
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
From this reading Burlesque--Parody--The "Splendid Shilling"--Prior--Pope--Ambrose Philips--Parodies of Gray's Elegy--Gay.
PhilipsnounUS /ˈfɪləps/
plural of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Burlesque--Parody--The "Splendid Shilling"--Prior--Pope--Ambrose Philips--Parodies of Gray's Elegy--Gay.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading Burlesque--Parody--The "Splendid Shilling"--Prior--Pope--Ambrose Philips--Parodies of Gray's Elegy--Gay.
PrioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading Burlesque--Parody--The "Splendid Shilling"--Prior--Pope--Ambrose Philips--Parodies of Gray's Elegy--Gay.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The latter is a valuable addition to humorous narrative, as we see in the sketches of Gillray, Cruikshank and others.
ShillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Burlesque--Parody--The "Splendid Shilling"--Prior--Pope--Ambrose Philips--Parodies of Gray's Elegy--Gay.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading The latter is a valuable addition to humorous narrative, as we see in the sketches of Gillray, Cruikshank and others.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Hence in the old caricatures the speeches of the characters were written in balloons over their heads, and in the modern an explanation is added underneath.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Burlesque--Parody--The "Splendid Shilling"--Prior--Pope--Ambrose Philips--Parodies of Gray's Elegy--Gay.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading By itself it is not sufficiently suggestive and affords no story or conversation.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading By itself it is not sufficiently suggestive and affords no story or conversation.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading By itself it is not sufficiently suggestive and affords no story or conversation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Burlesque, that is comic imitation, comprises parody and caricature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Burlesque--Parody--The "Splendid Shilling"--Prior--Pope--Ambrose Philips--Parodies of Gray's Elegy--Gay.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hence in the old caricatures the speeches of the characters were written in balloons over their heads, and in the modern an explanation is added underneath.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latter is a valuable addition to humorous narrative, as we see in the sketches of Gillray, Cruikshank and others.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading Hence in the old caricatures the speeches of the characters were written in balloons over their heads, and in the modern an explanation is added underneath.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading The latter is a valuable addition to humorous narrative, as we see in the sketches of Gillray, Cruikshank and others.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The latter is a valuable addition to humorous narrative, as we see in the sketches of Gillray, Cruikshank and others.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hence in the old caricatures the speeches of the characters were written in balloons over their heads, and in the modern an explanation is added underneath.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Hence in the old caricatures the speeches of the characters were written in balloons over their heads, and in the modern an explanation is added underneath.
