Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He soon discovered a genius for painting and poetry, and commenced to write about the middle of the last century as Peter Pindar.

plural of “academician” — someone elected to honorary membership in an academy

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

anew

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

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

From this reading Wolcott, a native of Devonshire, was educated at Kingsbridge, and apprenticed to an apothecary.

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

From this reading Wolcott, a native of Devonshire, was educated at Kingsbridge, and apprenticed to an apothecary.

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From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs

From this reading Wolcott, a native of Devonshire, was educated at Kingsbridge, and apprenticed to an apothecary.

bound by contract

From this reading Wolcott, a native of Devonshire, was educated at Kingsbridge, and apprenticed to an apothecary.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He soon discovered a genius for painting and poetry, and commenced to write about the middle of the last century as Peter Pindar.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Wolcott, a native of Devonshire, was educated at Kingsbridge, and apprenticed to an apothecary.

plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

a female bartender

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

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

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

cooked in hot water

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

a period of 100 years

From this reading He soon discovered a genius for painting and poetry, and commenced to write about the middle of the last century as Peter Pindar.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He soon discovered a genius for painting and poetry, and commenced to write about the middle of the last century as Peter Pindar.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

a female human offspring

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

a county in southwestern England

From this reading Wolcott, a native of Devonshire, was educated at Kingsbridge, and apprenticed to an apothecary.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He soon discovered a genius for painting and poetry, and commenced to write about the middle of the last century as Peter Pindar.

a woman chaperon

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading Wolcott, a native of Devonshire, was educated at Kingsbridge, and apprenticed to an apothecary.

being one more than seven

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

start firing a weapon

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

plural of “flea” — any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He soon discovered a genius for painting and poetry, and commenced to write about the middle of the last century as Peter Pindar.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading He soon discovered a genius for painting and poetry, and commenced to write about the middle of the last century as Peter Pindar.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He soon discovered a genius for painting and poetry, and commenced to write about the middle of the last century as Peter Pindar.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

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From this reading Wolcott, a native of Devonshire, was educated at Kingsbridge, and apprenticed to an apothecary.

immediately past

From this reading He soon discovered a genius for painting and poetry, and commenced to write about the middle of the last century as Peter Pindar.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

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From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading He soon discovered a genius for painting and poetry, and commenced to write about the middle of the last century as Peter Pindar.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

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

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Wolcott, a native of Devonshire, was educated at Kingsbridge, and apprenticed to an apothecary.

English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

possessive form of “nelson” — English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

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From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

a lyric poem with complex stanza forms

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

plural of “ode” — a lyric poem with complex stanza forms

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading He soon discovered a genius for painting and poetry, and commenced to write about the middle of the last century as Peter Pindar.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading He soon discovered a genius for painting and poetry, and commenced to write about the middle of the last century as Peter Pindar.

Greek lyric poet remembered for his odes (518?-438? BC)

From this reading He soon discovered a genius for painting and poetry, and commenced to write about the middle of the last century as Peter Pindar.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

literature in metrical form

From this reading He soon discovered a genius for painting and poetry, and commenced to write about the middle of the last century as Peter Pindar.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

plural of “singer” — a person who sings

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

term of address for a man

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

in the near future

From this reading He soon discovered a genius for painting and poetry, and commenced to write about the middle of the last century as Peter Pindar.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

carry out

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

plural of “tale” — 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 Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

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

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

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From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

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

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Wolcott, a native of Devonshire, was educated at Kingsbridge, and apprenticed to an apothecary.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

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

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

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From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."

produce a literary work

From this reading He soon discovered a genius for painting and poetry, and commenced to write about the middle of the last century as Peter Pindar.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Wolcott--Writes against the Academicians--Tales of a Hoy--"New Old Ballads"--"The Sorrows of Sunday"--Ode to a Pretty Barmaid--Sheridan--Comic Situations--"The Duenna"--Wits.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He composed many odes on a variety of humorous subjects, such as "The Lousiad," "Ode to Ugliness," "The Young Fly and the Old Spider," "Ode to a Handsome Widow," whom he apostrophises as "Daughter of Grief," "Solomon and the Mouse-trap," "Sir Joseph Banks and the Boiled Fleas," "Ode to my Ass," "To my Candle," "An Ode to Eight Cats kept by a Jew," whom he styles, "Singers of Israel."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Lord Nelson's night-cap took fire as the poet was wearing it reading in bed, and he returned it to him with the words, "Take your night-cap again, my good lord, I desire, For I wish not to keep it a minute, What belongs to a Nelson, where'er there's a fire, Is sure to be instantly in it."