Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

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From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

(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 The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

any thing at all

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

divisible by two

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

of or relating to or conforming to idiom

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

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 The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

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 It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

make reference to

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

type genus of the Musaceae: bananas

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

third-person singular of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

plural of “pal” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

the manner in which something is expressed in words

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

restricted to something

From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

full of zest or vigor

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

use slang or vulgar language

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

be standing; be upright

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

an unbroken series of events

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

confined on all sides

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

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From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

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From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.

not admitting of pardon

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

the act of using

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

literature in metrical form

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

precisely as stated

From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

at the time that

From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

belonging to which person

From this reading As a matter of fact, "Nix my doll, pals, fake away!" had beenanticipated, in its treatment of canting phraseology, by nearly three centuries, and subsequently, by authors whose names stand high, in other respects, in English literature.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The _chanson d'argot_ of France and the _romance di germania_ of Spain, not to mention other forms of the MUSA PEDESTRIS had long held popular sway, but there was to all appearance nothing to correspond with them on this side the silver streak.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The mistake, however, was not altogether unpardonable; few, indeed, would have even guessed that the appearance of utter neglect which surrounded the use of Cant and Slang in English song, ballad, or verse--its rich and racy character notwithstanding--was anything but of the surface.

produce a literary work

From this reading When Harrison Ainsworth, in his preface to _Rookwood,_ claimed tobe "the first to write a purely flash song" he was very wide of themark.

but in spite of that

From this reading It must be confessed, however, that the field of English slang verse and canting song, though not altogether barren, has yet small claim to the idiomatic and plastic treatment that obtains in many an _Argot- song_ and _Germania-romance;_ in truth, with a few notable exceptions, there is little in the present collection that can claim literary rank.