106
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
116
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
139
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
144
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
147
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
169
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
171
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
173
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
185
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
188
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
195
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
201
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE BARRED ZONE 201 A MATTER OF ROUTINE 204 WHO CARES?
204
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE BARRED ZONE 201 A MATTER OF ROUTINE 204 WHO CARES?
211
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
213
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
216
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
234
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
254
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
258
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
270
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
272
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
279
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
281
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
284
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
303
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
318
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
94
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
98
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
ADMIRALTYnounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
AFTadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
ATTRITIONnounUS /əˈtrɪʃən/
erosion by friction
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
AXIOMnounUS /ˈæksiəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
BARREDadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading IN THE BARRED ZONE 201 A MATTER OF ROUTINE 204 WHO CARES?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
(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 Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
BlackwoodnounUS /ˈblækwʊd/
very dark wood of any of several blackwood trees
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
CARESnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading IN THE BARRED ZONE 201 A MATTER OF ROUTINE 204 WHO CARES?
CAVALRYnounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
CHANTYnoun
a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
COURTSHIPnounUS /ˈkɔːrtʃɪp/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
CRISISnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
DISGUSTverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
epicadjectiveUS /ˈepɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
at any time
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
FORTYadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
GRITnounUS /ɡrɪt/
a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
HYMNnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
I'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
LANDFALLnounUS /ˈlændfɔːl/
the seacoast first sighted on a voyage (or flight over water)
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading IN THE BARRED ZONE 201 A MATTER OF ROUTINE 204 WHO CARES?
MAXIMnounUS /ˈmæksəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
used to form the superlative
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
not any; not one
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
and nothing more
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
OUTPOSTSnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/
plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
QUARTERMASTERnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərmæstər/
an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
ROUNDSnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
ROUTINEnounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading IN THE BARRED ZONE 201 A MATTER OF ROUTINE 204 WHO CARES?
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
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 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
carry out
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
a special situation
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
TIDESnounUS /taɪdz/
plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
TRINITYnounUS /ˈtrɪnəti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
UNCHANGINGadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
conforming to the same principles or course of action over time
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
UNTRUEadjectiveUS /ənˈtruː/
not according with the facts
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
URGENTadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading A HYMN OF DISGUST 94 THE "SPECIAL" 98 BETWEEN TIDES 106 LIGHT CAVALRY 116 A TRINITY 139 IN THE MORNING 144 AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS 147 IN FORTY WEST 169 A RING AXIOM 171 CHANCES 173 THE QUARTERMASTER 185 A LANDFALL 188 NIGHT ROUNDS 195
at the time that
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
which person or people
From this reading IN THE BARRED ZONE 201 A MATTER OF ROUTINE 204 WHO CARES?
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading 211 THE UNCHANGING SEX 213 TWO CHILDREN 216 AN URGENT COURTSHIP 234 LOOKING AFT 254 GRIT 258 A MAXIM 270 FROM A FAR COUNTRY 272 THE CRISIS 279 A SEA CHANTY 281 THE WAR OF ATTRITION 284 THROUGH AN ADMIRALTY WINDOW 303 A MOST UNTRUE STORY 318
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London D. V. B._ When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could."
ZONEnounUS /zoʊn/
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading IN THE BARRED ZONE 201 A MATTER OF ROUTINE 204 WHO CARES?
