Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Croker forgets that, if Savage was convicted of murder, 'he was soon after admitted to bail, and pleaded the King's pardon.'

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

release after a security has been paid

From this reading Mr. Croker forgets that, if Savage was convicted of murder, 'he was soon after admitted to bail, and pleaded the King's pardon.'

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading 'Some pleasing bank where verdant osiers play, Some peaceful vale, with nature's paintings gay.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading * * * * * There every bush with nature's musick rings; There every breeze bears health upon its wings.'

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading * * * * * There every bush with nature's musick rings; There every breeze bears health upon its wings.'

cook under a broiler

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading * * * * * There every bush with nature's musick rings; There every breeze bears health upon its wings.'

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But here Johnson is following Juvenal.

past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

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From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

a chronic drinker

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading * * * * * There every bush with nature's musick rings; There every breeze bears health upon its wings.'

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading But here Johnson is following Juvenal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

in a forcible manner

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Mr. Croker forgets that, if Savage was convicted of murder, 'he was soon after admitted to bail, and pleaded the King's pardon.'

wear away by rubbing

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading 'Some pleasing bank where verdant osiers play, Some peaceful vale, with nature's paintings gay.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading * * * * * There every bush with nature's musick rings; There every breeze bears health upon its wings.'

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading But here Johnson is following Juvenal.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But here Johnson is following Juvenal.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading * * * * * There every bush with nature's musick rings; There every breeze bears health upon its wings.'

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

Roman satirist who denounced the vice and folly of Roman society during the reign of the emperor Domitian (60-140)

From this reading But here Johnson is following Juvenal.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Mr. Croker forgets that, if Savage was convicted of murder, 'he was soon after admitted to bail, and pleaded the King's pardon.'

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading * * * * * There every bush with nature's musick rings; There every breeze bears health upon its wings.'

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading 'Some pleasing bank where verdant osiers play, Some peaceful vale, with nature's paintings gay.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 'Some pleasing bank where verdant osiers play, Some peaceful vale, with nature's paintings gay.

plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading 'Some pleasing bank where verdant osiers play, Some peaceful vale, with nature's paintings gay.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Mr. Croker forgets that, if Savage was convicted of murder, 'he was soon after admitted to bail, and pleaded the King's pardon.'

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading 'Some pleasing bank where verdant osiers play, Some peaceful vale, with nature's paintings gay.

participate in games or sport

From this reading 'Some pleasing bank where verdant osiers play, Some peaceful vale, with nature's paintings gay.

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading Mr. Croker forgets that, if Savage was convicted of murder, 'he was soon after admitted to bail, and pleaded the King's pardon.'

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading 'Some pleasing bank where verdant osiers play, Some peaceful vale, with nature's paintings gay.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

third-person singular of “provoke” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

From this reading * * * * * There every bush with nature's musick rings; There every breeze bears health upon its wings.'

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading 'Some pleasing bank where verdant osiers play, Some peaceful vale, with nature's paintings gay.

in the near future

From this reading Mr. Croker forgets that, if Savage was convicted of murder, 'he was soon after admitted to bail, and pleaded the King's pardon.'

inflected form of “stab” — use a knife on

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

plural of “stab” — a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

a presocratic Greek philosopher and astronomer (who predicted an eclipse in 585 BC) who was said by Aristotle to be the founder of physical science; he held that all things originated in water (624-546 BC)

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

in or at that place or location

From this reading * * * * * There every bush with nature's musick rings; There every breeze bears health upon its wings.'

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Mr. Croker forgets that, if Savage was convicted of murder, 'he was soon after admitted to bail, and pleaded the King's pardon.'

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

a formal word for “on”

From this reading * * * * * There every bush with nature's musick rings; There every breeze bears health upon its wings.'

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading 'Some pleasing bank where verdant osiers play, Some peaceful vale, with nature's paintings gay.

characterized by abundance of verdure

From this reading 'Some pleasing bank where verdant osiers play, Some peaceful vale, with nature's paintings gay.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

in or at the place that

From this reading 'Some pleasing bank where verdant osiers play, Some peaceful vale, with nature's paintings gay.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading * * * * * There every bush with nature's musick rings; There every breeze bears health upon its wings.'

in the company of; together with

From this reading 'Some pleasing bank where verdant osiers play, Some peaceful vale, with nature's paintings gay.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Mr. Croker objects that 'if Thales had been Savage, Johnson could never have admitted into his poem two lines that point so forcibly at the drunken fray, in which Savage stabbed a Mr. Sinclair, for which he was convicted of _murder_:-- "Some frolic _drunkard_, reeling from a feast, _Provokes_ a broil, and _stabs_ you in a jest."'