used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
anew
From this reading Nothing, again, can calm the wrath of some folks but pedestrian exercise; ghost-wise, they take to “walking,” and gradually their angry passions exude.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Others rap out a thunder-clap of an oath or two, which leaves their firmament as serene as ever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Nothing, again, can calm the wrath of some folks but pedestrian exercise; ghost-wise, they take to “walking,” and gradually their angry passions exude.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Others rap out a thunder-clap of an oath or two, which leaves their firmament as serene as ever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
buryingnounUS /ˈberiɪŋ/
concealing something under the ground
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing, again, can calm the wrath of some folks but pedestrian exercise; ghost-wise, they take to “walking,” and gradually their angry passions exude.
make calm or still
From this reading Nothing, again, can calm the wrath of some folks but pedestrian exercise; ghost-wise, they take to “walking,” and gradually their angry passions exude.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Nothing, again, can calm the wrath of some folks but pedestrian exercise; ghost-wise, they take to “walking,” and gradually their angry passions exude.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This last was the case with Mr Ralph Derrick, Mariner and Gold-digger.
placed crosswise
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
DerricknounUS /ˈderɪk/
a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
From this reading This last was the case with Mr Ralph Derrick, Mariner and Gold-digger.
an opposing military force
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
at any time
From this reading Others rap out a thunder-clap of an oath or two, which leaves their firmament as serene as ever.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Nothing, again, can calm the wrath of some folks but pedestrian exercise; ghost-wise, they take to “walking,” and gradually their angry passions exude.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
exudeverbUS /ɪɡˈzuːd/
release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities
From this reading Nothing, again, can calm the wrath of some folks but pedestrian exercise; ghost-wise, they take to “walking,” and gradually their angry passions exude.
firmamentnoun
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Others rap out a thunder-clap of an oath or two, which leaves their firmament as serene as ever.
your parents
From this reading Nothing, again, can calm the wrath of some folks but pedestrian exercise; ghost-wise, they take to “walking,” and gradually their angry passions exude.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
ghost-wise
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From this reading Nothing, again, can calm the wrath of some folks but pedestrian exercise; ghost-wise, they take to “walking,” and gradually their angry passions exude.
Gold-digger
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From this reading This last was the case with Mr Ralph Derrick, Mariner and Gold-digger.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Nothing, again, can calm the wrath of some folks but pedestrian exercise; ghost-wise, they take to “walking,” and gradually their angry passions exude.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
immediately past
From this reading This last was the case with Mr Ralph Derrick, Mariner and Gold-digger.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Others rap out a thunder-clap of an oath or two, which leaves their firmament as serene as ever.
lethaladjectiveUS /ˈliːθəl/
of an instrument of certain death
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
Lisgard
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From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
MarinernounUS /ˈmerənər/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading This last was the case with Mr Ralph Derrick, Mariner and Gold-digger.
melodiesnounUS /ˈmelədiz/
plural of “melody” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
the force of workers available
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading This last was the case with Mr Ralph Derrick, Mariner and Gold-digger.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing, again, can calm the wrath of some folks but pedestrian exercise; ghost-wise, they take to “walking,” and gradually their angry passions exude.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Others rap out a thunder-clap of an oath or two, which leaves their firmament as serene as ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
Others
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From this reading Others rap out a thunder-clap of an oath or two, which leaves their firmament as serene as ever.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Nothing, again, can calm the wrath of some folks but pedestrian exercise; ghost-wise, they take to “walking,” and gradually their angry passions exude.
pedestriannounUS /pəˈdestriən/
a person who travels by foot
From this reading Nothing, again, can calm the wrath of some folks but pedestrian exercise; ghost-wise, they take to “walking,” and gradually their angry passions exude.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
Ralph
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From this reading This last was the case with Mr Ralph Derrick, Mariner and Gold-digger.
rapnounUS /ræp/
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
From this reading Others rap out a thunder-clap of an oath or two, which leaves their firmament as serene as ever.
Richard
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From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Others rap out a thunder-clap of an oath or two, which leaves their firmament as serene as ever.
term of address for a man
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
carry out
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nothing, again, can calm the wrath of some folks but pedestrian exercise; ghost-wise, they take to “walking,” and gradually their angry passions exude.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Others rap out a thunder-clap of an oath or two, which leaves their firmament as serene as ever.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing, again, can calm the wrath of some folks but pedestrian exercise; ghost-wise, they take to “walking,” and gradually their angry passions exude.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This last was the case with Mr Ralph Derrick, Mariner and Gold-digger.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
thunder-clap
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Others rap out a thunder-clap of an oath or two, which leaves their firmament as serene as ever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Others rap out a thunder-clap of an oath or two, which leaves their firmament as serene as ever.
precisely as stated
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
vitalsnoun
a bodily organ that is essential for life
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Nothing, again, can calm the wrath of some folks but pedestrian exercise; ghost-wise, they take to “walking,” and gradually their angry passions exude.
migratory
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This last was the case with Mr Ralph Derrick, Mariner and Gold-digger.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
weightiest
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From this reading When deeply annoyed, and some exceptional barrier existed to his throwing the weightiest substance that happened to be at hand at the head of his enemy, or burying some lethal weapon in his vitals, Ralph took to walking like the Wandering Jew.
at the time that
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Others rap out a thunder-clap of an oath or two, which leaves their firmament as serene as ever.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading |SOME men, when crossed or “put out,” take, like Sir Richard Lisgard, to whistling melodies--surely a very mild and harmless form of irritation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This last was the case with Mr Ralph Derrick, Mariner and Gold-digger.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Nothing, again, can calm the wrath of some folks but pedestrian exercise; ghost-wise, they take to “walking,” and gradually their angry passions exude.
