Chapter VII

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

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

in the past

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading _Air._--"If I had a donkey vot vouldn't go, Do you think I'd wallop," &c.

(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 _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

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

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

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

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

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

From this reading Perhaps it will be recognised; perhaps not."

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading _Air._--"If I had a donkey vot vouldn't go, Do you think I'd wallop," &c.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading _Air._--"If I had a donkey vot vouldn't go, Do you think I'd wallop," &c.

the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading _Air._--"If I had a donkey vot vouldn't go, Do you think I'd wallop," &c.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

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

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

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 It is well known to the million--of whose singing, indeed, it forms a part.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _Air._--"If I had a donkey vot vouldn't go, Do you think I'd wallop," &c.

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

From this reading _Air._--"If I had a donkey vot vouldn't go, Do you think I'd wallop," &c.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _Air._--"If I had a donkey vot vouldn't go, Do you think I'd wallop," &c.

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

From this reading _Air._--"If I had a donkey vot vouldn't go, Do you think I'd wallop," &c.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _Air._--"If I had a donkey vot vouldn't go, Do you think I'd wallop," &c.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It is well known to the million--of whose singing, indeed, it forms a part.

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

From this reading It is well known to the million--of whose singing, indeed, it forms a part.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It is well known to the million--of whose singing, indeed, it forms a part.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading It is well known to the million--of whose singing, indeed, it forms a part.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Perhaps it will be recognised; perhaps not."

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It is well known to the million--of whose singing, indeed, it forms a part.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps it will be recognised; perhaps not."

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading A POLISHED POEM.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading A POLISHED POEM.

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

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading Perhaps it will be recognised; perhaps not."

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

improved or brought up to date

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading It is well known to the million--of whose singing, indeed, it forms a part.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

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

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading _Air._--"If I had a donkey vot vouldn't go, Do you think I'd wallop," &c.

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

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

the quality of being truthful

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

plural of “version” — an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

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

From this reading _Air._--"If I had a donkey vot vouldn't go, Do you think I'd wallop," &c.

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

From this reading _Air._--"If I had a donkey vot vouldn't go, Do you think I'd wallop," &c.

hit hard

From this reading _Air._--"If I had a donkey vot vouldn't go, Do you think I'd wallop," &c.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It is well known to the million--of whose singing, indeed, it forms a part.

belonging to which person

From this reading It is well known to the million--of whose singing, indeed, it forms a part.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Perhaps it will be recognised; perhaps not."

a late time of life

From this reading _MISCELLANEOUS ODDS AND ENDS._ Some years ago _Punch_ gave "revised versions" of a few of the old popular songs, and, referring to the one we have chosen as a specimen, says that "its simplicity, its truthfulness, and, above all, its high moral, have recommended it to him for selection.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Air._--"If I had a donkey vot vouldn't go, Do you think I'd wallop," &c.