used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
AfflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading What, if at times their speech is insipid as water after wine?
anew
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Be he never so silly, his very silliness, so long as he be lively at it, shall be its own excuse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
dispensations
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From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
at any time
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Be he never so silly, his very silliness, so long as he be lively at it, shall be its own excuse.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
a boy or man
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
gamesome
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From this reading Upon occasion, who likes not a lively loon, one of your giggling, gamesome oafs, whose mouth is a grin?
gigglingverbUS /ˈɡɪɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “giggle” — laugh nervously
From this reading Upon occasion, who likes not a lively loon, one of your giggling, gamesome oafs, whose mouth is a grin?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Upon occasion, who likes not a lively loon, one of your giggling, gamesome oafs, whose mouth is a grin?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Be he never so silly, his very silliness, so long as he be lively at it, shall be its own excuse.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Be he never so silly, his very silliness, so long as he be lively at it, shall be its own excuse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
insipidadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪpəd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading What, if at times their speech is insipid as water after wine?
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon occasion, who likes not a lively loon, one of your giggling, gamesome oafs, whose mouth is a grin?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Be he never so silly, his very silliness, so long as he be lively at it, shall be its own excuse.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Be he never so silly, his very silliness, so long as he be lively at it, shall be its own excuse.
Jarl
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From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading Upon occasion, who likes not a lively loon, one of your giggling, gamesome oafs, whose mouth is a grin?
full of life and energy
From this reading Be he never so silly, his very silliness, so long as he be lively at it, shall be its own excuse.
Lockjawnoun
an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
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 Be he never so silly, his very silliness, so long as he be lively at it, shall be its own excuse.
loonnounUS /luːn/
a worthless lazy fellow
From this reading Upon occasion, who likes not a lively loon, one of your giggling, gamesome oafs, whose mouth is a grin?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Upon occasion, who likes not a lively loon, one of your giggling, gamesome oafs, whose mouth is a grin?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Be he never so silly, his very silliness, so long as he be lively at it, shall be its own excuse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Upon occasion, who likes not a lively loon, one of your giggling, gamesome oafs, whose mouth is a grin?
oafs
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From this reading Upon occasion, who likes not a lively loon, one of your giggling, gamesome oafs, whose mouth is a grin?
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Upon occasion, who likes not a lively loon, one of your giggling, gamesome oafs, whose mouth is a grin?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Upon occasion, who likes not a lively loon, one of your giggling, gamesome oafs, whose mouth is a grin?
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Be he never so silly, his very silliness, so long as he be lively at it, shall be its own excuse.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
rattle-box
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From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
relievingverbUS /rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
sheer-plank
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From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
transport commercially
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
sillinessnounUS /ˈsɪlinəs/
a ludicrous folly
From this reading Be he never so silly, his very silliness, so long as he be lively at it, shall be its own excuse.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Be he never so silly, his very silliness, so long as he be lively at it, shall be its own excuse.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Be he never so silly, his very silliness, so long as he be lively at it, shall be its own excuse.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading What, if at times their speech is insipid as water after wine?
sprightlyadjectiveUS /ˈspraɪtli/
full of spirit and vitality
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
stagnationnounUS /stæɡˈneɪʃən/
a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
carry out
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
tediumnounUS /ˈtiːdiəm/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading What, if at times their speech is insipid as water after wine?
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
in or at that place or location
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading What, if at times their speech is insipid as water after wine?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon occasion, who likes not a lively loon, one of your giggling, gamesome oafs, whose mouth is a grin?
vacuumsnounUS /ˈvækjuːmz/
plural of “vacuum” — the absence of matter
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
precisely as stated
From this reading Be he never so silly, his very silliness, so long as he be lively at it, shall be its own excuse.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading What, if at times their speech is insipid as water after wine?
well-orderedadjective
ordered well
From this reading Are not such, well-ordered dispensations of Providence? filling up vacuums, in intervals of social stagnation relieving the tedium of existing? besides keeping up, here and there, in very many quarters indeed, sundry people’s good opinion of themselves?
whale-boat
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From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What, if at times their speech is insipid as water after wine?
which person or people
From this reading Upon occasion, who likes not a lively loon, one of your giggling, gamesome oafs, whose mouth is a grin?
belonging to which person
From this reading Upon occasion, who likes not a lively loon, one of your giggling, gamesome oafs, whose mouth is a grin?
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading What, if at times their speech is insipid as water after wine?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw If ever again I launch whale-boat from sheer-plank of ship at sea, I shall take good heed, that my comrade be a sprightly fellow, with a rattle-box head.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Upon occasion, who likes not a lively loon, one of your giggling, gamesome oafs, whose mouth is a grin?
