used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
Adam'snounUS /ˈædəmz/
possessive form of “adam” — (Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading No wonder Wilson The beer of Pilsen Regards as liquid death within the pot, When even a bandit Can't stick or stand it, And gibes at Huerta as an aged sot!
AlcoholnounUS /ˈælkəhɑːl/
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
alenounUS /eɪl/
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No wonder Wilson The beer of Pilsen Regards as liquid death within the pot, When even a bandit Can't stick or stand it, And gibes at Huerta as an aged sot!
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
BacchusnounUS /ˈbækɪs/
(classical mythology) god of wine; equivalent of Dionysus
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
banditnounUS /ˈbændət/
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading No wonder Wilson The beer of Pilsen Regards as liquid death within the pot, When even a bandit Can't stick or stand it, And gibes at Huerta as an aged sot!
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading No wonder Wilson The beer of Pilsen Regards as liquid death within the pot, When even a bandit Can't stick or stand it, And gibes at Huerta as an aged sot!
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading * * * * * * * * * * WATER IS BEST.
bottle-noses
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From this reading Let senile soakers And jaded jokers Their bottle-noses still incarnadine, But we, with Villa, Prefer Vanilla Or Sarsaparilla to the choicest wine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Let senile soakers And jaded jokers Their bottle-noses still incarnadine, But we, with Villa, Prefer Vanilla Or Sarsaparilla to the choicest wine.
Can't
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From this reading No wonder Wilson The beer of Pilsen Regards as liquid death within the pot, When even a bandit Can't stick or stand it, And gibes at Huerta as an aged sot!
choicestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɔɪsəst/
superlative of “choice” — of superior grade
From this reading Let senile soakers And jaded jokers Their bottle-noses still incarnadine, But we, with Villa, Prefer Vanilla Or Sarsaparilla to the choicest wine.
coarselyadverb
in coarse pieces
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading No wonder Wilson The beer of Pilsen Regards as liquid death within the pot, When even a bandit Can't stick or stand it, And gibes at Huerta as an aged sot!
denouncedverbUS /dɪˈnaʊnst/
past form of “denounce” — speak out against
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The flower of the tribe, no doubt.
drunkardnounUS /ˈdrʌŋkərd/
a chronic drinker
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
divisible by two
From this reading No wonder Wilson The beer of Pilsen Regards as liquid death within the pot, When even a bandit Can't stick or stand it, And gibes at Huerta as an aged sot!
FiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The flower of the tribe, no doubt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
gibesnounUS /dʒaɪbz/
plural of “gibe” — an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
From this reading No wonder Wilson The beer of Pilsen Regards as liquid death within the pot, When even a bandit Can't stick or stand it, And gibes at Huerta as an aged sot!
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
Horsley
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From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
how
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From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
Huerta
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From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
incarnadineverb
make flesh-colored
From this reading Let senile soakers And jaded jokers Their bottle-noses still incarnadine, But we, with Villa, Prefer Vanilla Or Sarsaparilla to the choicest wine.
IndulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * * * * * * WATER IS BEST.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No wonder Wilson The beer of Pilsen Regards as liquid death within the pot, When even a bandit Can't stick or stand it, And gibes at Huerta as an aged sot!
jadedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeɪdəd/
exhausted
From this reading Let senile soakers And jaded jokers Their bottle-noses still incarnadine, But we, with Villa, Prefer Vanilla Or Sarsaparilla to the choicest wine.
jokersnounUS /ˈdʒoʊkərz/
plural of “joker” — a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes
From this reading Let senile soakers And jaded jokers Their bottle-noses still incarnadine, But we, with Villa, Prefer Vanilla Or Sarsaparilla to the choicest wine.
LaudingverbUS /ˈlɔːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “laud” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let senile soakers And jaded jokers Their bottle-noses still incarnadine, But we, with Villa, Prefer Vanilla Or Sarsaparilla to the choicest wine.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading No wonder Wilson The beer of Pilsen Regards as liquid death within the pot, When even a bandit Can't stick or stand it, And gibes at Huerta as an aged sot!
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
ManzanillanounUS /ˌmænzəˈnɪlə/
very dry pale sherry from Spain
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
Monopole
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From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
information about recent and important events
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
not any; not one
From this reading The flower of the tribe, no doubt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The flower of the tribe, no doubt.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
and nothing more
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No wonder Wilson The beer of Pilsen Regards as liquid death within the pot, When even a bandit Can't stick or stand it, And gibes at Huerta as an aged sot!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
panegyrics
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From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
Pilsennoun
a town in Czech Republic where Pilsner beer originated
From this reading No wonder Wilson The beer of Pilsen Regards as liquid death within the pot, When even a bandit Can't stick or stand it, And gibes at Huerta as an aged sot!
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading No wonder Wilson The beer of Pilsen Regards as liquid death within the pot, When even a bandit Can't stick or stand it, And gibes at Huerta as an aged sot!
like better; value more highly
From this reading Let senile soakers And jaded jokers Their bottle-noses still incarnadine, But we, with Villa, Prefer Vanilla Or Sarsaparilla to the choicest wine.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
RegardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading No wonder Wilson The beer of Pilsen Regards as liquid death within the pot, When even a bandit Can't stick or stand it, And gibes at Huerta as an aged sot!
Sarsaparillanoun
any of various prickly climbing plants of the tropical American genus Smilax having aromatic roots and heart-shaped leaves
From this reading Let senile soakers And jaded jokers Their bottle-noses still incarnadine, But we, with Villa, Prefer Vanilla Or Sarsaparilla to the choicest wine.
senileadjectiveUS /ˈsiːnaɪl/
mentally or physically infirm with age
From this reading Let senile soakers And jaded jokers Their bottle-noses still incarnadine, But we, with Villa, Prefer Vanilla Or Sarsaparilla to the choicest wine.
ShunsverbUS /ʃʌnz/
third-person singular of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
slakes
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From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
soakers
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From this reading Let senile soakers And jaded jokers Their bottle-noses still incarnadine, But we, with Villa, Prefer Vanilla Or Sarsaparilla to the choicest wine.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
sotnounUS /sɔːt/
a chronic drinker
From this reading No wonder Wilson The beer of Pilsen Regards as liquid death within the pot, When even a bandit Can't stick or stand it, And gibes at Huerta as an aged sot!
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
be standing; be upright
From this reading No wonder Wilson The beer of Pilsen Regards as liquid death within the pot, When even a bandit Can't stick or stand it, And gibes at Huerta as an aged sot!
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading No wonder Wilson The beer of Pilsen Regards as liquid death within the pot, When even a bandit Can't stick or stand it, And gibes at Huerta as an aged sot!
not in physical motion
From this reading Let senile soakers And jaded jokers Their bottle-noses still incarnadine, But we, with Villa, Prefer Vanilla Or Sarsaparilla to the choicest wine.
teetotalernounUS /ˌtiːtoʊˈteɪlər/
a total abstainer
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The flower of the tribe, no doubt.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Let senile soakers And jaded jokers Their bottle-noses still incarnadine, But we, with Villa, Prefer Vanilla Or Sarsaparilla to the choicest wine.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let senile soakers And jaded jokers Their bottle-noses still incarnadine, But we, with Villa, Prefer Vanilla Or Sarsaparilla to the choicest wine.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading The flower of the tribe, no doubt.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
VanillanounUS /vəˈnɪlə/
any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers
From this reading Let senile soakers And jaded jokers Their bottle-noses still incarnadine, But we, with Villa, Prefer Vanilla Or Sarsaparilla to the choicest wine.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading * * * * * * * * * * WATER IS BEST.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
at the time that
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
which person or people
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading No wonder Wilson The beer of Pilsen Regards as liquid death within the pot, When even a bandit Can't stick or stand it, And gibes at Huerta as an aged sot!
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Let senile soakers And jaded jokers Their bottle-noses still incarnadine, But we, with Villa, Prefer Vanilla Or Sarsaparilla to the choicest wine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading (_General Villa, who is a teetotaler, has denounced General Huerta as an old drunkard._) When sons of Bacchus Fiercely attack us, Lauding the majesty of Alcohol, And, spite of Horsley, Indulge quite coarsely In panegyrics of dry Monopole-- For consolation In our vexation The news from Mexico we gladly hail, Learning how Villa Shuns Manzanilla And only slakes his thirst with Adam's ale.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading No wonder Wilson The beer of Pilsen Regards as liquid death within the pot, When even a bandit Can't stick or stand it, And gibes at Huerta as an aged sot!
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading No wonder Wilson The beer of Pilsen Regards as liquid death within the pot, When even a bandit Can't stick or stand it, And gibes at Huerta as an aged sot!
