used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The last named is under the head of "The Filbert," and commences-- "Nay gather not that filbert, Nicholas, There is a maggot there; it is his house-- His castle--oh! commit not burglary!
AbelnounUS /ˈeɪbəl/
Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
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prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading We have already mentioned the name of Southey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But in his minor poems we find him verging into humour, as where he pleads the cause of the pig and dancing bear, and even of the maggot.
authorshipnounUS /ˈɔːθərʃɪp/
the act of creating written works
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
Bartholomew
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have
From this reading But in his minor poems we find him verging into humour, as where he pleads the cause of the pig and dancing bear, and even of the maggot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
burglarynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading The last named is under the head of "The Filbert," and commences-- "Nay gather not that filbert, Nicholas, There is a maggot there; it is his house-- His castle--oh! commit not burglary!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in his minor poems we find him verging into humour, as where he pleads the cause of the pig and dancing bear, and even of the maggot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The last named is under the head of "The Filbert," and commences-- "Nay gather not that filbert, Nicholas, There is a maggot there; it is his house-- His castle--oh! commit not burglary!
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But in his minor poems we find him verging into humour, as where he pleads the cause of the pig and dancing bear, and even of the maggot.
commencesverbUS /kəˈmensəz/
third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The last named is under the head of "The Filbert," and commences-- "Nay gather not that filbert, Nicholas, There is a maggot there; it is his house-- His castle--oh! commit not burglary!
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading The last named is under the head of "The Filbert," and commences-- "Nay gather not that filbert, Nicholas, There is a maggot there; it is his house-- His castle--oh! commit not burglary!
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading But in his minor poems we find him verging into humour, as where he pleads the cause of the pig and dancing bear, and even of the maggot.
DevicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading Southey--Drolls of Bartholomew Fair--The "Doves"--Typographical Devices--Puns--Poems of Abel Shufflebottom.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
DovesnounUS /dʌvz/
plural of “dove” — any of numerous small pigeons
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Drolls
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divisible by two
From this reading But in his minor poems we find him verging into humour, as where he pleads the cause of the pig and dancing bear, and even of the maggot.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Southey--Drolls of Bartholomew Fair--The "Doves"--Typographical Devices--Puns--Poems of Abel Shufflebottom.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
FilbertnounUS /ˈfɪlbərt/
small nut-bearing tree much grown in Europe
From this reading The last named is under the head of "The Filbert," and commences-- "Nay gather not that filbert, Nicholas, There is a maggot there; it is his house-- His castle--oh! commit not burglary!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But in his minor poems we find him verging into humour, as where he pleads the cause of the pig and dancing bear, and even of the maggot.
assemble or get together
From this reading The last named is under the head of "The Filbert," and commences-- "Nay gather not that filbert, Nicholas, There is a maggot there; it is his house-- His castle--oh! commit not burglary!
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have already mentioned the name of Southey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But in his minor poems we find him verging into humour, as where he pleads the cause of the pig and dancing bear, and even of the maggot.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The last named is under the head of "The Filbert," and commences-- "Nay gather not that filbert, Nicholas, There is a maggot there; it is his house-- His castle--oh! commit not burglary!
for this reason
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But in his minor poems we find him verging into humour, as where he pleads the cause of the pig and dancing bear, and even of the maggot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The last named is under the head of "The Filbert," and commences-- "Nay gather not that filbert, Nicholas, There is a maggot there; it is his house-- His castle--oh! commit not burglary!
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading But in his minor poems we find him verging into humour, as where he pleads the cause of the pig and dancing bear, and even of the maggot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in his minor poems we find him verging into humour, as where he pleads the cause of the pig and dancing bear, and even of the maggot.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But in his minor poems we find him verging into humour, as where he pleads the cause of the pig and dancing bear, and even of the maggot.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The last named is under the head of "The Filbert," and commences-- "Nay gather not that filbert, Nicholas, There is a maggot there; it is his house-- His castle--oh! commit not burglary!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The last named is under the head of "The Filbert," and commences-- "Nay gather not that filbert, Nicholas, There is a maggot there; it is his house-- His castle--oh! commit not burglary!
immediately past
From this reading The last named is under the head of "The Filbert," and commences-- "Nay gather not that filbert, Nicholas, There is a maggot there; it is his house-- His castle--oh! commit not burglary!
maggotnounUS /ˈmæɡət/
the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter
From this reading But in his minor poems we find him verging into humour, as where he pleads the cause of the pig and dancing bear, and even of the maggot.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading We have already mentioned the name of Southey.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading But in his minor poems we find him verging into humour, as where he pleads the cause of the pig and dancing bear, and even of the maggot.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We have already mentioned the name of Southey.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The last named is under the head of "The Filbert," and commences-- "Nay gather not that filbert, Nicholas, There is a maggot there; it is his house-- His castle--oh! commit not burglary!
an old word for “no”
From this reading The last named is under the head of "The Filbert," and commences-- "Nay gather not that filbert, Nicholas, There is a maggot there; it is his house-- His castle--oh! commit not burglary!
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading The last named is under the head of "The Filbert," and commences-- "Nay gather not that filbert, Nicholas, There is a maggot there; it is his house-- His castle--oh! commit not burglary!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The last named is under the head of "The Filbert," and commences-- "Nay gather not that filbert, Nicholas, There is a maggot there; it is his house-- His castle--oh! commit not burglary!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Southey--Drolls of Bartholomew Fair--The "Doves"--Typographical Devices--Puns--Poems of Abel Shufflebottom.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading The last named is under the head of "The Filbert," and commences-- "Nay gather not that filbert, Nicholas, There is a maggot there; it is his house-- His castle--oh! commit not burglary!
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
pignounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading But in his minor poems we find him verging into humour, as where he pleads the cause of the pig and dancing bear, and even of the maggot.
pleadsverbUS /pliːdz/
third-person singular of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading But in his minor poems we find him verging into humour, as where he pleads the cause of the pig and dancing bear, and even of the maggot.
PoemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Southey--Drolls of Bartholomew Fair--The "Doves"--Typographical Devices--Puns--Poems of Abel Shufflebottom.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
PunsnounUS /pʌnz/
plural of “pun” — a humorous play on words
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sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
Shufflebottom
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From this reading Southey--Drolls of Bartholomew Fair--The "Doves"--Typographical Devices--Puns--Poems of Abel Shufflebottom.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
Southeynoun
English poet and friend of Wordsworth and Coleridge (1774-1843)
From this reading Southey--Drolls of Bartholomew Fair--The "Doves"--Typographical Devices--Puns--Poems of Abel Shufflebottom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The last named is under the head of "The Filbert," and commences-- "Nay gather not that filbert, Nicholas, There is a maggot there; it is his house-- His castle--oh! commit not burglary!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Southey--Drolls of Bartholomew Fair--The "Doves"--Typographical Devices--Puns--Poems of Abel Shufflebottom.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The last named is under the head of "The Filbert," and commences-- "Nay gather not that filbert, Nicholas, There is a maggot there; it is his house-- His castle--oh! commit not burglary!
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
TypographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/
relating to or occurring or used in typography
From this reading Southey--Drolls of Bartholomew Fair--The "Doves"--Typographical Devices--Puns--Poems of Abel Shufflebottom.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The last named is under the head of "The Filbert," and commences-- "Nay gather not that filbert, Nicholas, There is a maggot there; it is his house-- His castle--oh! commit not burglary!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
vergingverbUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “verge” — border on; come close to
From this reading But in his minor poems we find him verging into humour, as where he pleads the cause of the pig and dancing bear, and even of the maggot.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have already mentioned the name of Southey.
in or at the place that
From this reading But in his minor poems we find him verging into humour, as where he pleads the cause of the pig and dancing bear, and even of the maggot.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading By far the greater part of his works are poetical and sentimental, and hence some doubt has been thrown upon the authorship of his work called "The Doctor."
