used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
acknowledgingverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
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from one side of something to the other
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AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If but, long leagues across the seas, The trivial charm of rhymes like these Shall serve to link us twain An instant in the olden spell That once we knew and loved so well, I have not worked in vain!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If but, long leagues across the seas, The trivial charm of rhymes like these Shall serve to link us twain An instant in the olden spell That once we knew and loved so well, I have not worked in vain!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
axnounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
banternounUS /ˈbæntər/
light teasing repartee
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
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CheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
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courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
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criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
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the time during which someone's life continues
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dearly loved
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denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
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discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
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inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
your parents
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about to be mentioned or specified
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the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
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recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
Harper'snounUS /ˈhɑːrpərz/
possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
a period of time assigned for work
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How
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If but, long leagues across the seas, The trivial charm of rhymes like these Shall serve to link us twain An instant in the olden spell That once we knew and loved so well, I have not worked in vain!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If but, long leagues across the seas, The trivial charm of rhymes like these Shall serve to link us twain An instant in the olden spell That once we knew and loved so well, I have not worked in vain!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading If but, long leagues across the seas, The trivial charm of rhymes like these Shall serve to link us twain An instant in the olden spell That once we knew and loved so well, I have not worked in vain!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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ItalicnounUS /aɪˈtælɪk/
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
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a small worthless amount
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How short, how sweet those younger hours, How bright our suns, how few our showers, Alas, we knew not then!
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
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prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If but, long leagues across the seas, The trivial charm of rhymes like these Shall serve to link us twain An instant in the olden spell That once we knew and loved so well, I have not worked in vain!
limpingnounUS /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
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linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
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the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
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held dear
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MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
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an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
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The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
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The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
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nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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a brief written record
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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oldenadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldən/
relating to time long past
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touching and supported by a surface
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on one occasion
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originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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belonging to the speaker and others
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a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
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approval to do something
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a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
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affix in a public place or for public notice
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an expression of approval and commendation
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prepared and printed for distribution and sale
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reprintnounUS /riˈprɪnt/
a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
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rhymesnounUS /raɪmz/
plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
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the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
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plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
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serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading If but, long leagues across the seas, The trivial charm of rhymes like these Shall serve to link us twain An instant in the olden spell That once we knew and loved so well, I have not worked in vain!
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If but, long leagues across the seas, The trivial charm of rhymes like these Shall serve to link us twain An instant in the olden spell That once we knew and loved so well, I have not worked in vain!
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading How short, how sweet those younger hours, How bright our suns, how few our showers, Alas, we knew not then!
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
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SketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
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for that reason; with the result that
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
in the near future
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
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of the kind already mentioned
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sunsnounUS /sʌnz/
plural of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
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having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
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exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If but, long leagues across the seas, The trivial charm of rhymes like these Shall serve to link us twain An instant in the olden spell That once we knew and loved so well, I have not worked in vain!
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
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twainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading If but, long leagues across the seas, The trivial charm of rhymes like these Shall serve to link us twain An instant in the olden spell That once we knew and loved so well, I have not worked in vain!
underscoresnounUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
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characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
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versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
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a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
the speaker together with one or more other people
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(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NOTE I have pleasure in acknowledging the courteous permission of the editors to reprint in this form such of the following verses as were originally published in _Harper's Magazine_, the _Saturday Evening Post_, and the _London Sketch_.
at the time that
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ In memory of other days, Dear critic, when your whispered praise Cheered on the limping pen.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ In memory of other days, Dear critic, when your whispered praise Cheered on the limping pen.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading If but, long leagues across the seas, The trivial charm of rhymes like these Shall serve to link us twain An instant in the olden spell That once we knew and loved so well, I have not worked in vain!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading G. W. C. A noble and a generous mind Was Jack's; Folks knew he would not talk behind Their backs: But when some maiden fresh and young, At Jack a bit of banter flung, She soon discovered that his tongue Was sharp as any ax.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading How short, how sweet those younger hours, How bright our suns, how few our showers, Alas, we knew not then!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ In memory of other days, Dear critic, when your whispered praise Cheered on the limping pen.
