1885
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From this reading _The World_, August 26, 1885.
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From this reading _The World_, August 26, 1885.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Add the shield of State paternal For the ingredients of our journal!
adder's
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From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
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the month following July and preceding September
From this reading _The World_, August 26, 1885.
babenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
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banjonounUS /ˈbændʒoʊ/
a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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propose a payment
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BirthrightnounUS /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/
a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth
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blackestadjectiveUS /ˈblækəst/
superlative of “black” — being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
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blaspheming
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BlastedadjectiveUS /ˈblæstəd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
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BlushesnounUS /ˈblʌʃəz/
plural of “blush” — a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
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boilverbUS /bɔɪl/
come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
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the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
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bubbleverbUS /ˈbʌbəl/
form, produce, or emit bubbles
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showing who or what does the action
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a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
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attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
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either side of the face below the eyes
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Christy
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Christyan
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Church'snounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃəz/
possessive form of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
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coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
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crazenounUS /kreɪz/
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
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DashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
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the time during which someone's life continues
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causing or capable of causing death
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debaucheenoun
a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained
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increase twofold
From this reading Double, double, stench and trouble, Pot boil, and poison bubble!
drabadjectiveUS /dræb/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
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FeathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
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flourishverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃ/
grow vigorously
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
FragmentnounUS /ˈfræɡ.mənt/
A small part broken or separated off something larger.
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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plural of “girl” — a young female
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gruelnounUS /ˈɡruːɪl/
a thin porridge (usually oatmeal or cornmeal)
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Gushings
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hell-broth
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From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
a social unit living together
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hystericnounUS /ˌhɪˈsterɪk/
a person suffering from hysteria
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ingredientsnounUS /ˌɪnˈɡriːdiənts/
plural of “ingredient” — a component of a mixture or compound
From this reading Add the shield of State paternal For the ingredients of our journal!
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Add the shield of State paternal For the ingredients of our journal!
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
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juicyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːsi/
full of juice
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
LatestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
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referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
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be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
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engage in
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mind-poisoned
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Add the shield of State paternal For the ingredients of our journal!
PalatenounUS /ˈpælət/
the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading Add the shield of State paternal For the ingredients of our journal!
philanthropicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑːpɪk/
generous in assistance to the poor
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading Double, double, stench and trouble, Pot boil, and poison bubble!
Politician'snounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
possessive form of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
PotnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Double, double, stench and trouble, Pot boil, and poison bubble!
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
ragsnounUS /ræɡz/
plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
ranter's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
rubblenounUS /ˈrʌbəl/
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
saintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
sentimentalistnoun
someone who indulges in excessive sentimentality
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading Add the shield of State paternal For the ingredients of our journal!
shrieknounUS /ʃriːk/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
skunknounUS /skʌŋk/
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
slabnounUS /slæb/
block consisting of a thick piece of something
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Add the shield of State paternal For the ingredients of our journal!
stenchnounUS /stentʃ/
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
From this reading Double, double, stench and trouble, Pot boil, and poison bubble!
StewverbUS /stuː/
be in a huff; be silent or sullen
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
throatsnounUS /θroʊts/
plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
votesnounUS /voʊts/
plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
War-cry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
Winkings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fragment of some juicy lie, Stew and flourish by and by; Dash of philanthropic twist, Tongue of sentimentalist, Breath of skunk and adder’s sting, Feathers of the Church’s wing, Winkings of the powers that be, Palate of the debauchee, For a chance of deadly trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Gushings of hysteric craze, Prayers of saints of latter days, Latest rags of virgin veil, Little coins of blackest mail, War-cry of blaspheming throats, Politician’s bid for votes, Army stock and rubble stones, Christy banjo, Christyan bones, Platform ranter’s purchased shriek, Blushes robbed from woman’s cheek, Blasted charm of household joys, Ruined souls of girls and boys, Birthright of mind-poisoned babe To the profit of a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _The World_, August 26, 1885.
