used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading That brightly plumaged fantasy has an aerial wit and colour all its own.
(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 That brightly plumaged fantasy has an aerial wit and colour all its own.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the mere grounds of taste I can see an at least equally good case made out for the _Birds_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This blank and rash statement is made that it may be rejected.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
AristophanesnounUS /ˌærəˈstɔːfəniz/
an ancient Greek dramatist remembered for his comedies (448-380 BC)
From this reading _Lysistrata_ is the greatest work by Aristophanes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the mere grounds of taste I can see an at least equally good case made out for the _Birds_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This blank and rash statement is made that it may be rejected.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading This blank and rash statement is made that it may be rejected.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading That brightly plumaged fantasy has an aerial wit and colour all its own.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Lysistrata_ is the greatest work by Aristophanes.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading On the mere grounds of taste I can see an at least equally good case made out for the _Birds_.
an occurrence of something
From this reading On the mere grounds of taste I can see an at least equally good case made out for the _Birds_.
collectorsnounUS /kəˈlektərz/
plural of “collector” — a person who collects things
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading That brightly plumaged fantasy has an aerial wit and colour all its own.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
Ecclesiazusae
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading On the mere grounds of taste I can see an at least equally good case made out for the _Birds_.
fantasynounUS /ˈfæntəsi/
imagination unrestricted by reality
From this reading That brightly plumaged fantasy has an aerial wit and colour all its own.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the mere grounds of taste I can see an at least equally good case made out for the _Birds_.
FrogsnounUS /frɑːɡz/
plural of “frog” — any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading On the mere grounds of taste I can see an at least equally good case made out for the _Birds_.
highest in quality
From this reading _Lysistrata_ is the greatest work by Aristophanes.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading On the mere grounds of taste I can see an at least equally good case made out for the _Birds_.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
imputedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “impute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Lysistrata_ is the greatest work by Aristophanes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This blank and rash statement is made that it may be rejected.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading That brightly plumaged fantasy has an aerial wit and colour all its own.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the mere grounds of taste I can see an at least equally good case made out for the _Birds_.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
Lysistrata
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Lysistrata_ is the greatest work by Aristophanes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This blank and rash statement is made that it may be rejected.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This blank and rash statement is made that it may be rejected.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading On the mere grounds of taste I can see an at least equally good case made out for the _Birds_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
as might be expected
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the mere grounds of taste I can see an at least equally good case made out for the _Birds_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the mere grounds of taste I can see an at least equally good case made out for the _Birds_.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading That brightly plumaged fantasy has an aerial wit and colour all its own.
plumagedadjective
having or covered in plumage; often used as a combining form
From this reading That brightly plumaged fantasy has an aerial wit and colour all its own.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading This blank and rash statement is made that it may be rejected.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading This blank and rash statement is made that it may be rejected.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the mere grounds of taste I can see an at least equally good case made out for the _Birds_.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading This blank and rash statement is made that it may be rejected.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading On the mere grounds of taste I can see an at least equally good case made out for the _Birds_.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This blank and rash statement is made that it may be rejected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Lysistrata_ is the greatest work by Aristophanes.
Thesmophoriazusae
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This blank and rash statement is made that it may be rejected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
valuesnounUS /ˈvæljuːz/
beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading That brightly plumaged fantasy has an aerial wit and colour all its own.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _Lysistrata_ is the greatest work by Aristophanes.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading But first let it be understood that I do not mean it is a better written work than the _Birds_ or the _Frogs_, or that (to descend to the scale of values that will be naturally imputed to me) it has any more appeal to the collectors of "curious literature" than the _Ecclesiazusae_ or the _Thesmophoriazusae_.
