used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You are lascivious because yonder page has a staff which I elect to declare is not a staff.
admixturenoun
the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
From this reading "Well, that sounds logical," says Jurgen, "but still, at the same time, it would be no worse for an admixture of common-sense.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Well, that sounds logical," says Jurgen, "but still, at the same time, it would be no worse for an admixture of common-sense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And finally, you are indecent for reasons of which a description would be objectionable to me, and which therefore I must decline to reveal to anybody."
any person at all
From this reading And finally, you are indecent for reasons of which a description would be objectionable to me, and which therefore I must decline to reveal to anybody."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are lascivious because yonder page has a staff which I elect to declare is not a staff.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Well, that sounds logical," says Jurgen, "but still, at the same time, it would be no worse for an admixture of common-sense.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And finally, you are indecent for reasons of which a description would be objectionable to me, and which therefore I must decline to reveal to anybody."
have
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
for the reason that
From this reading You are lascivious because yonder page has a staff which I elect to declare is not a staff.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Well, that sounds logical," says Jurgen, "but still, at the same time, it would be no worse for an admixture of common-sense.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
common-sense
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, that sounds logical," says Jurgen, "but still, at the same time, it would be no worse for an admixture of common-sense.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading You are lascivious because yonder page has a staff which I elect to declare is not a staff.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading And finally, you are indecent for reasons of which a description would be objectionable to me, and which therefore I must decline to reveal to anybody."
deduceverbUS /dɪˈduːs/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading And finally, you are indecent for reasons of which a description would be objectionable to me, and which therefore I must decline to reveal to anybody."
electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/
select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading You are lascivious because yonder page has a staff which I elect to declare is not a staff.
else
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From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
to certain extent or degree
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading And finally, you are indecent for reasons of which a description would be objectionable to me, and which therefore I must decline to reveal to anybody."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And finally, you are indecent for reasons of which a description would be objectionable to me, and which therefore I must decline to reveal to anybody."
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You are lascivious because yonder page has a staff which I elect to declare is not a staff.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You are lascivious because yonder page has a staff which I elect to declare is not a staff.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
indecentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdiːsənt/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading And finally, you are indecent for reasons of which a description would be objectionable to me, and which therefore I must decline to reveal to anybody."
insectival
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From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You are lascivious because yonder page has a staff which I elect to declare is not a staff.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, that sounds logical," says Jurgen, "but still, at the same time, it would be no worse for an admixture of common-sense.
itchesnounUS /ˈɪtʃəz/
plural of “itch” — a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading The judges said nothing as yet.
Jurgen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, that sounds logical," says Jurgen, "but still, at the same time, it would be no worse for an admixture of common-sense.
lancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
lasciviousadjectiveUS /ləˈsɪviəs/
driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires
From this reading You are lascivious because yonder page has a staff which I elect to declare is not a staff.
lewdnessnoun
the trait of behaving in an obscene manner
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading "Well, that sounds logical," says Jurgen, "but still, at the same time, it would be no worse for an admixture of common-sense.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And finally, you are indecent for reasons of which a description would be objectionable to me, and which therefore I must decline to reveal to anybody."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading And finally, you are indecent for reasons of which a description would be objectionable to me, and which therefore I must decline to reveal to anybody."
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
not any; not one
From this reading "Well, that sounds logical," says Jurgen, "but still, at the same time, it would be no worse for an admixture of common-sense.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You are lascivious because yonder page has a staff which I elect to declare is not a staff.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
objectionableadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒekʃənəbəl/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading And finally, you are indecent for reasons of which a description would be objectionable to me, and which therefore I must decline to reveal to anybody."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And finally, you are indecent for reasons of which a description would be objectionable to me, and which therefore I must decline to reveal to anybody."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
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 lascivious because yonder page has a staff which I elect to declare is not a staff.
plural of “page” — 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 For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading And finally, you are indecent for reasons of which a description would be objectionable to me, and which therefore I must decline to reveal to anybody."
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading And finally, you are indecent for reasons of which a description would be objectionable to me, and which therefore I must decline to reveal to anybody."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The judges said nothing as yet.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Well, that sounds logical," says Jurgen, "but still, at the same time, it would be no worse for an admixture of common-sense.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Well, that sounds logical," says Jurgen, "but still, at the same time, it would be no worse for an admixture of common-sense.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "Well, that sounds logical," says Jurgen, "but still, at the same time, it would be no worse for an admixture of common-sense.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading You are lascivious because yonder page has a staff which I elect to declare is not a staff.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Well, that sounds logical," says Jurgen, "but still, at the same time, it would be no worse for an admixture of common-sense.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, that sounds logical," says Jurgen, "but still, at the same time, it would be no worse for an admixture of common-sense.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, that sounds logical," says Jurgen, "but still, at the same time, it would be no worse for an admixture of common-sense.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading And finally, you are indecent for reasons of which a description would be objectionable to me, and which therefore I must decline to reveal to anybody."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Well, that sounds logical," says Jurgen, "but still, at the same time, it would be no worse for an admixture of common-sense.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You are lascivious because yonder page has a staff which I elect to declare is not a staff.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, that sounds logical," says Jurgen, "but still, at the same time, it would be no worse for an admixture of common-sense.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You are lascivious because yonder page has a staff which I elect to declare is not a staff.
which person or people
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "Well, that sounds logical," says Jurgen, "but still, at the same time, it would be no worse for an admixture of common-sense.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And finally, you are indecent for reasons of which a description would be objectionable to me, and which therefore I must decline to reveal to anybody."
but in spite of that
From this reading The judges said nothing as yet.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading You are lascivious because yonder page has a staff which I elect to declare is not a staff.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are lascivious because yonder page has a staff which I elect to declare is not a staff.
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading For you gentlemen can see for yourselves, by considering these pages fairly and as a whole, that these pages bear a sword and a lance and a staff, and nothing else whatever; and you will deduce, I hope, that all the lewdness is in the insectival mind of him who itches to be calling these things by other names."
