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From this reading _Punch._ November 9, 1878.
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From this reading _Punch._ November 9, 1878.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading There’s a place that bears a well-known name, Tho’ ’tis but a seedy spot; ’Tis the first in the blazing scroll of shame, And who dare say it is not?
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading There’s a place that bears a well-known name, Tho’ ’tis but a seedy spot; ’Tis the first in the blazing scroll of shame, And who dare say it is not?
blowedverbUS /bloʊd/
past form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
Briton's
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From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There’s a place that bears a well-known name, Tho’ ’tis but a seedy spot; ’Tis the first in the blazing scroll of shame, And who dare say it is not?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There’s no end of a pull, deny it who can, In the words, “I’m a Jingo-Englishman!”
CHANCERYnounUS /ˈtʃænsəri/
a court with jurisdiction in equity
From this reading ―――― THE CHANCERY COURT.
charterverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrtər/
hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading ―――― THE CHANCERY COURT.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading There’s a place that bears a well-known name, Tho’ ’tis but a seedy spot; ’Tis the first in the blazing scroll of shame, And who dare say it is not?
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading There’s no end of a pull, deny it who can, In the words, “I’m a Jingo-Englishman!”
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading There’s no end of a pull, deny it who can, In the words, “I’m a Jingo-Englishman!”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There’s a place that bears a well-known name, Tho’ ’tis but a seedy spot; ’Tis the first in the blazing scroll of shame, And who dare say it is not?
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
I'm
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From this reading There’s no end of a pull, deny it who can, In the words, “I’m a Jingo-Englishman!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There’s no end of a pull, deny it who can, In the words, “I’m a Jingo-Englishman!”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There’s a place that bears a well-known name, Tho’ ’tis but a seedy spot; ’Tis the first in the blazing scroll of shame, And who dare say it is not?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There’s no end of a pull, deny it who can, In the words, “I’m a Jingo-Englishman!”
Jingo-Englishman
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From this reading There’s no end of a pull, deny it who can, In the words, “I’m a Jingo-Englishman!”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There’s a place that bears a well-known name, Tho’ ’tis but a seedy spot; ’Tis the first in the blazing scroll of shame, And who dare say it is not?
not any; not one
From this reading There’s no end of a pull, deny it who can, In the words, “I’m a Jingo-Englishman!”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There’s a place that bears a well-known name, Tho’ ’tis but a seedy spot; ’Tis the first in the blazing scroll of shame, And who dare say it is not?
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading _Punch._ November 9, 1878.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There’s no end of a pull, deny it who can, In the words, “I’m a Jingo-Englishman!”
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There’s a place that bears a well-known name, Tho’ ’tis but a seedy spot; ’Tis the first in the blazing scroll of shame, And who dare say it is not?
cause to move by pulling
From this reading There’s no end of a pull, deny it who can, In the words, “I’m a Jingo-Englishman!”
PunchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading _Punch._ November 9, 1878.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
move upward
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
express in words
From this reading There’s a place that bears a well-known name, Tho’ ’tis but a seedy spot; ’Tis the first in the blazing scroll of shame, And who dare say it is not?
scrollnounUS /skroʊl/
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading There’s a place that bears a well-known name, Tho’ ’tis but a seedy spot; ’Tis the first in the blazing scroll of shame, And who dare say it is not?
seedyadjectiveUS /ˈsiːdi/
full of seeds
From this reading There’s a place that bears a well-known name, Tho’ ’tis but a seedy spot; ’Tis the first in the blazing scroll of shame, And who dare say it is not?
try to get or reach
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading There’s a place that bears a well-known name, Tho’ ’tis but a seedy spot; ’Tis the first in the blazing scroll of shame, And who dare say it is not?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There’s a place that bears a well-known name, Tho’ ’tis but a seedy spot; ’Tis the first in the blazing scroll of shame, And who dare say it is not?
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There’s a place that bears a well-known name, Tho’ ’tis but a seedy spot; ’Tis the first in the blazing scroll of shame, And who dare say it is not?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
There's
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From this reading There’s no end of a pull, deny it who can, In the words, “I’m a Jingo-Englishman!”
ThonounUS /ðoʊ/
a branch of the Tai languages
From this reading There’s a place that bears a well-known name, Tho’ ’tis but a seedy spot; ’Tis the first in the blazing scroll of shame, And who dare say it is not?
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading There’s a place that bears a well-known name, Tho’ ’tis but a seedy spot; ’Tis the first in the blazing scroll of shame, And who dare say it is not?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
migratory
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading There’s a place that bears a well-known name, Tho’ ’tis but a seedy spot; ’Tis the first in the blazing scroll of shame, And who dare say it is not?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
which person or people
From this reading There’s no end of a pull, deny it who can, In the words, “I’m a Jingo-Englishman!”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
the words that are spoken
From this reading There’s no end of a pull, deny it who can, In the words, “I’m a Jingo-Englishman!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Let the wandering stranger seek to know To what charter such “rights” are owed, And a flush will rise to the Briton’s brow As he answers――“You be blowed!”
