used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fly is in the milk-pot.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
Ah
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From this reading See, with cross'd arms they sit--Ah! hapless crew, The fire is going out and no one rings For coals, and therefore no coals Betty brings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading See, with cross'd arms they sit--Ah! hapless crew, The fire is going out and no one rings For coals, and therefore no coals Betty brings.
Betty
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From this reading See, with cross'd arms they sit--Ah! hapless crew, The fire is going out and no one rings For coals, and therefore no coals Betty brings.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading See, with cross'd arms they sit--Ah! hapless crew, The fire is going out and no one rings For coals, and therefore no coals Betty brings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Must he die Circled by a humane society?
CircledverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəld/
past form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading Must he die Circled by a humane society?
coalsnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading See, with cross'd arms they sit--Ah! hapless crew, The fire is going out and no one rings For coals, and therefore no coals Betty brings.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading See, with cross'd arms they sit--Ah! hapless crew, The fire is going out and no one rings For coals, and therefore no coals Betty brings.
cross'd
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From this reading See, with cross'd arms they sit--Ah! hapless crew, The fire is going out and no one rings For coals, and therefore no coals Betty brings.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Must he die Circled by a humane society?
dipsnounUS /dɪps/
plural of “dip” — a depression in an otherwise level surface
From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
else
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From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
start firing a weapon
From this reading See, with cross'd arms they sit--Ah! hapless crew, The fire is going out and no one rings For coals, and therefore no coals Betty brings.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading A fly is in the milk-pot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading See, with cross'd arms they sit--Ah! hapless crew, The fire is going out and no one rings For coals, and therefore no coals Betty brings.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
the act of departing
From this reading See, with cross'd arms they sit--Ah! hapless crew, The fire is going out and no one rings For coals, and therefore no coals Betty brings.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
haplessadjectiveUS /ˈhæpləs/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading See, with cross'd arms they sit--Ah! hapless crew, The fire is going out and no one rings For coals, and therefore no coals Betty brings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Must he die Circled by a humane society?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading Must he die Circled by a humane society?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A fly is in the milk-pot.
InsertsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrts/
plural of “insert” — a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication
From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading See, with cross'd arms they sit--Ah! hapless crew, The fire is going out and no one rings For coals, and therefore no coals Betty brings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
lo
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From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
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 No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
milk-pot
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From this reading A fly is in the milk-pot.
a form of address for a man
From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Must he die Circled by a humane society?
NibbleverbUS /ˈnɪbəl/
bite off very small pieces
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
not any; not one
From this reading See, with cross'd arms they sit--Ah! hapless crew, The fire is going out and no one rings For coals, and therefore no coals Betty brings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading See, with cross'd arms they sit--Ah! hapless crew, The fire is going out and no one rings For coals, and therefore no coals Betty brings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading See, with cross'd arms they sit--Ah! hapless crew, The fire is going out and no one rings For coals, and therefore no coals Betty brings.
PensiveadjectiveUS /ˈpensɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading See, with cross'd arms they sit--Ah! hapless crew, The fire is going out and no one rings For coals, and therefore no coals Betty brings.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
sav'd
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From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See, with cross'd arms they sit--Ah! hapless crew, The fire is going out and no one rings For coals, and therefore no coals Betty brings.
sighsnounUS /saɪz/
plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
be seated
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Must he die Circled by a humane society?
in the near future
From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
stragglernounUS /ˈstræɡlər/
someone who strays or falls behind
From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
tea-board
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From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading See, with cross'd arms they sit--Ah! hapless crew, The fire is going out and no one rings For coals, and therefore no coals Betty brings.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
Werter
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From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading No, no; there, Mr. Werter takes his spoon, Inserts it, dips the handle, and lo! soon The little straggler, sav'd from perils dark, Across the tea-board draws a long wet mark.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pensive they sit, and roll their languid eyes, Nibble their toast and cool their tea with sighs; Or else forget the purpose of the night, Forget their tea, forget their appetite.
