158
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From this reading 158.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading My second, though not quite so mischievous, is very destructive when in improper hands, and my whole, though employed against my first, is deemed its friend and improver.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My first is an instrument, which, though small, has more power than any monarch on earth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading My first is an instrument, which, though small, has more power than any monarch on earth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading My second, though not quite so mischievous, is very destructive when in improper hands, and my whole, though employed against my first, is deemed its friend and improver.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
causing destruction or much damage
From this reading My second, though not quite so mischievous, is very destructive when in improper hands, and my whole, though employed against my first, is deemed its friend and improver.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading My first is an instrument, which, though small, has more power than any monarch on earth.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading My second, though not quite so mischievous, is very destructive when in improper hands, and my whole, though employed against my first, is deemed its friend and improver.
faminenounUS /ˈfæmən/
an acute insufficiency
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading My first is an instrument, which, though small, has more power than any monarch on earth.
your parents
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
FROGnounUS /frɑːɡ/
any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading LEAP FROG.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading My second, though not quite so mischievous, is very destructive when in improper hands, and my whole, though employed against my first, is deemed its friend and improver.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My first is an instrument, which, though small, has more power than any monarch on earth.
improperadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːpər/
not suitable or right or appropriate
From this reading My second, though not quite so mischievous, is very destructive when in improper hands, and my whole, though employed against my first, is deemed its friend and improver.
improvernoun
someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
From this reading My second, though not quite so mischievous, is very destructive when in improper hands, and my whole, though employed against my first, is deemed its friend and improver.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My second, though not quite so mischievous, is very destructive when in improper hands, and my whole, though employed against my first, is deemed its friend and improver.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading My first is an instrument, which, though small, has more power than any monarch on earth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My first is an instrument, which, though small, has more power than any monarch on earth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading My second, though not quite so mischievous, is very destructive when in improper hands, and my whole, though employed against my first, is deemed its friend and improver.
kingdomsnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəmz/
plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
LEAPnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading LEAP FROG.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading My second, though not quite so mischievous, is very destructive when in improper hands, and my whole, though employed against my first, is deemed its friend and improver.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading My first is an instrument, which, though small, has more power than any monarch on earth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading My first is an instrument, which, though small, has more power than any monarch on earth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My first is an instrument, which, though small, has more power than any monarch on earth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My second, though not quite so mischievous, is very destructive when in improper hands, and my whole, though employed against my first, is deemed its friend and improver.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My first is an instrument, which, though small, has more power than any monarch on earth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
overthrownverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊn/
inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
pestilencenounUS /ˈpestələns/
a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
plaguesnounUS /pleɪɡz/
plural of “plague” — a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
poet'snounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading My first is an instrument, which, though small, has more power than any monarch on earth.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading My second, though not quite so mischievous, is very destructive when in improper hands, and my whole, though employed against my first, is deemed its friend and improver.
reputationsnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “reputation” — the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading My second, though not quite so mischievous, is very destructive when in improper hands, and my whole, though employed against my first, is deemed its friend and improver.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My first is an instrument, which, though small, has more power than any monarch on earth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My second, though not quite so mischievous, is very destructive when in improper hands, and my whole, though employed against my first, is deemed its friend and improver.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading My first is an instrument, which, though small, has more power than any monarch on earth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading My first is an instrument, which, though small, has more power than any monarch on earth.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
precisely as stated
From this reading My second, though not quite so mischievous, is very destructive when in improper hands, and my whole, though employed against my first, is deemed its friend and improver.
at the time that
From this reading My second, though not quite so mischievous, is very destructive when in improper hands, and my whole, though employed against my first, is deemed its friend and improver.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My first is an instrument, which, though small, has more power than any monarch on earth.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading My second, though not quite so mischievous, is very destructive when in improper hands, and my whole, though employed against my first, is deemed its friend and improver.
but in spite of that
From this reading It is the lover's friend and the poet's pride; yet has overthrown kingdoms, ruined reputations, set folks together by the ears, and caused more destruction than plagues, pestilence, or famine.
