used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You are offensive," the bug replied, "because this page has a sword which I choose to say is not a sword.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This insect looked at Jurgen, and its pincers rose erect in horror.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are offensive," the bug replied, "because this page has a sword which I choose to say is not a sword.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This insect looked at Jurgen, and its pincers rose erect in horror.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
for the reason that
From this reading "You are offensive," the bug replied, "because this page has a sword which I choose to say is not a sword.
bugnounUS /bʌɡ/
general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "And how can that be?" says Jurgen.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading "You are offensive," the bug replied, "because this page has a sword which I choose to say is not a sword.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading This insect looked at Jurgen, and its pincers rose erect in horror.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You are offensive," the bug replied, "because this page has a sword which I choose to say is not a sword.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
intense and profound fear
From this reading This insect looked at Jurgen, and its pincers rose erect in horror.
how
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From this reading "And how can that be?" says Jurgen.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You are offensive," the bug replied, "because this page has a sword which I choose to say is not a sword.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This insect looked at Jurgen, and its pincers rose erect in horror.
indecentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdiːsənt/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
insectnounUS /ˈɪnsekt/
small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading This insect looked at Jurgen, and its pincers rose erect in horror.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This insect looked at Jurgen, and its pincers rose erect in horror.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
Jurgen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This insect looked at Jurgen, and its pincers rose erect in horror.
lancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading You are lewd because that page has a lance which I prefer to think is not a lance.
lasciviousadjectiveUS /ləˈsɪviəs/
driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
lewdadjectiveUS /luːd/
suggestive of or tending to moral looseness
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
limbonounUS /ˈlɪmboʊ/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This insect looked at Jurgen, and its pincers rose erect in horror.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You are offensive," the bug replied, "because this page has a sword which I choose to say is not a sword.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading "You are offensive," the bug replied, "because this page has a sword which I choose to say is not a sword.
pincersnounUS /ˈpɪnsərz/
plural of “pincer” — a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping
From this reading This insect looked at Jurgen, and its pincers rose erect in horror.
like better; value more highly
From this reading You are lewd because that page has a lance which I prefer to think is not a lance.
relegatedverbUS /ˈreləɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "You are offensive," the bug replied, "because this page has a sword which I choose to say is not a sword.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading This insect looked at Jurgen, and its pincers rose erect in horror.
express in words
From this reading "You are offensive," the bug replied, "because this page has a sword which I choose to say is not a sword.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "And how can that be?" says Jurgen.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading "You are offensive," the bug replied, "because this page has a sword which I choose to say is not a sword.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And how can that be?" says Jurgen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading You are lewd because that page has a lance which I prefer to think is not a lance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This insect looked at Jurgen, and its pincers rose erect in horror.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The bug cried to the three judges, "Now, by St. Anthony! this Jurgen must forthwith be relegated to limbo, for he is offensive and lewd and lascivious and indecent."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "You are offensive," the bug replied, "because this page has a sword which I choose to say is not a sword.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are offensive," the bug replied, "because this page has a sword which I choose to say is not a sword.
