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Chapter XXVIII
God bless our King and Parliament, And send he may make such knaves repent! Loyal Songs against the Rump Parliament. Ho, treachery! my guards, my cimeter! BYRON. When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Loyal Songs against the Rump Parliament.”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “God bless our King and Parliament, And send he may make such knaves repent!”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “God bless our King and Parliament, And send he may make such knaves repent!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.”
betrayal of trust
From this reading “Ho, treachery! my guards, my cimeter!”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
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From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
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From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Loyal Songs against the Rump Parliament.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading God bless our King and Parliament, And send he may make such knaves repent!
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From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
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From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
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From this reading God bless our King and Parliament, And send he may make such knaves repent!
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From this reading BYRON.
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From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
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From this reading Ho, treachery! my guards, my cimeter!
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From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
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From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
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From this reading God bless our King and Parliament, And send he may make such knaves repent!
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From this reading Ho, treachery! my guards, my cimeter!
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading God bless our King and Parliament, And send he may make such knaves repent!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
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From this reading Ho, treachery! my guards, my cimeter!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading God bless our King and Parliament, And send he may make such knaves repent!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading God bless our King and Parliament, And send he may make such knaves repent!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Loyal Songs against the Rump Parliament.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading God bless our King and Parliament, And send he may make such knaves repent!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading God bless our King and Parliament, And send he may make such knaves repent!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Ho, treachery! my guards, my cimeter!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading God bless our King and Parliament, And send he may make such knaves repent!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading God bless our King and Parliament, And send he may make such knaves repent!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading God bless our King and Parliament, And send he may make such knaves repent!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
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From this reading Loyal Songs against the Rump Parliament.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading God bless our King and Parliament, And send he may make such knaves repent!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Loyal Songs against the Rump Parliament.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading God bless our King and Parliament, And send he may make such knaves repent!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Loyal Songs against the Rump Parliament.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
betrayal of trust
From this reading Ho, treachery! my guards, my cimeter!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
at the time that
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the irreverent Mr. Pepper had warmed his hands sufficiently to be able to transfer them from the fire, he lifted the right palm, and with an indecent jocularity of spirits, accosted the ci-devant ornament of “The Asinaeum” with a sounding slap on his back, or some such part of his conformation.
