36
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He pulled out a drawer at random--Schedule K-36, Minor Social Offenses--and ran his embittered eye over a card.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
ArguingnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːɪŋ/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He pulled out a drawer at random--Schedule K-36, Minor Social Offenses--and ran his embittered eye over a card.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was marked Conversational Felonies, and began thus:
BishopnounUS /ˈbɪʃəp/
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
Blandishing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
Buffoonerynoun
acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
cankernounUS /ˈkæŋkər/
a fungal disease of woody plants that causes localized damage to the bark
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
cardnounUS /kɑːrd/
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
Chuffverb
blow hard and loudly
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
ContradictingverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “contradict” — be in contradiction with
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
ConversationaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənəl/
characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
From this reading It was marked Conversational Felonies, and began thus:
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
DemurringverbUS /dɪˈmɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “demur” — take exception to
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading He pulled out a drawer at random--Schedule K-36, Minor Social Offenses--and ran his embittered eye over a card.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
Ejaculating
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
embitteredverbUS /emˈbɪtərd/
past form of “embitter” — cause to be bitter or resentful
From this reading He pulled out a drawer at random--Schedule K-36, Minor Social Offenses--and ran his embittered eye over a card.
ExaggeratingverbUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exaggerate” — to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading He pulled out a drawer at random--Schedule K-36, Minor Social Offenses--and ran his embittered eye over a card.
Facetiousnessnoun
playful humor
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
FeloniesnounUS /ˈfeləniz/
plural of “felony” — a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
From this reading It was marked Conversational Felonies, and began thus:
filingnounUS /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/
the entering of a legal document into the public record
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
GigglingverbUS /ˈɡɪɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “giggle” — laugh nervously
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
HawingverbUS /ˈhɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “haw” — utter “haw”
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
HemmingverbUS /ˈhemɪŋ/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
ImplyingverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
indexesnounUS /ˈɪndeksɪz/
plural of “index” — a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
InsistingnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was marked Conversational Felonies, and began thus:
IT'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
Jestingadjective
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He pulled out a drawer at random--Schedule K-36, Minor Social Offenses--and ran his embittered eye over a card.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
LONGadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading It was marked Conversational Felonies, and began thus:
MinoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading He pulled out a drawer at random--Schedule K-36, Minor Social Offenses--and ran his embittered eye over a card.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
NOdeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
offences
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
OffensesnounUS /əˈfensɪz/
plural of “offense” — a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading He pulled out a drawer at random--Schedule K-36, Minor Social Offenses--and ran his embittered eye over a card.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He pulled out a drawer at random--Schedule K-36, Minor Social Offenses--and ran his embittered eye over a card.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
penaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
prohibitedadjectiveUS /proʊˈhɪbətəd/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading He pulled out a drawer at random--Schedule K-36, Minor Social Offenses--and ran his embittered eye over a card.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He pulled out a drawer at random--Schedule K-36, Minor Social Offenses--and ran his embittered eye over a card.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading He pulled out a drawer at random--Schedule K-36, Minor Social Offenses--and ran his embittered eye over a card.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
RoundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
SchedulenounUS /ˈskedʒʊl/
a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
From this reading He pulled out a drawer at random--Schedule K-36, Minor Social Offenses--and ran his embittered eye over a card.
sighedverbUS /saɪd/
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
SocialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading He pulled out a drawer at random--Schedule K-36, Minor Social Offenses--and ran his embittered eye over a card.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
sourlyadverb
in a sour manner
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
summarizedverbUS /ˈsʌməraɪzd/
past form of “summarize” — give a summary
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was marked Conversational Felonies, and began thus:
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
TURNINGnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Round the room stood the tall filing cases containing card indexes of prohibited offences, and he looked gloomily over the crowded drawers in the vain hope of finding something that had been overlooked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was marked Conversational Felonies, and began thus:
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Arguing Blandishing Buffoonery Contradicting Demurring Ejaculating Exaggerating Facetiousness Giggling Hemming and Hawing Implying Insisting Jesting Each item also referred to another card on which the penalty was noted and legal test cases summarized.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
WORMnounUS /wɜːrm/
any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading IT'S A LONG WORM THAT HAS NO TURNING Bishop Chuff sat sourly in his office and sighed for more worlds to canker.
