used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
adroitnessnoun
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading His methods are quite up to date, Displaying adroitness and dash; What he wants he collects in a crate, What he doesn't he's careful to smash.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
(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 When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An historical chateau in France With Imperial ardour he loots, Annexing the best And erasing the rest With the heels of his soldierly boots.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
AnnexingverbUS /əˈneksɪŋ/
-ing form of “annex” — take (territory) as if by conquest
From this reading An historical chateau in France With Imperial ardour he loots, Annexing the best And erasing the rest With the heels of his soldierly boots.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
ardournoun
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading An historical chateau in France With Imperial ardour he loots, Annexing the best And erasing the rest With the heels of his soldierly boots.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading An historical chateau in France With Imperial ardour he loots, Annexing the best And erasing the rest With the heels of his soldierly boots.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading An historical chateau in France With Imperial ardour he loots, Annexing the best And erasing the rest With the heels of his soldierly boots.
brigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading His methods are quite up to date, Displaying adroitness and dash; What he wants he collects in a crate, What he doesn't he's careful to smash.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading An historical chateau in France With Imperial ardour he loots, Annexing the best And erasing the rest With the heels of his soldierly boots.
collectsnounUS /kəˈlekts/
plural of “collect” — a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
From this reading His methods are quite up to date, Displaying adroitness and dash; What he wants he collects in a crate, What he doesn't he's careful to smash.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
cracksmen
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From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
cratenounUS /kreɪt/
a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
From this reading His methods are quite up to date, Displaying adroitness and dash; What he wants he collects in a crate, What he doesn't he's careful to smash.
cribsnounUS /krɪbz/
plural of “crib” — baby bed with high sides made of slats
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading His methods are quite up to date, Displaying adroitness and dash; What he wants he collects in a crate, What he doesn't he's careful to smash.
the specified day of the month
From this reading His methods are quite up to date, Displaying adroitness and dash; What he wants he collects in a crate, What he doesn't he's careful to smash.
didn't
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From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
DisplayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading His methods are quite up to date, Displaying adroitness and dash; What he wants he collects in a crate, What he doesn't he's careful to smash.
doesn't
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From this reading His methods are quite up to date, Displaying adroitness and dash; What he wants he collects in a crate, What he doesn't he's careful to smash.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
erasingverbUS /ɪˈreɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “erase” — remove from memory or existence
From this reading An historical chateau in France With Imperial ardour he loots, Annexing the best And erasing the rest With the heels of his soldierly boots.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
fillipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
anything that tends to arouse
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
fluttersnounUS /ˈflʌtərz/
plural of “flutter” — the act of moving back and forth
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading An historical chateau in France With Imperial ardour he loots, Annexing the best And erasing the rest With the heels of his soldierly boots.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
a person of German nationality
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
the act of giving
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His methods are quite up to date, Displaying adroitness and dash; What he wants he collects in a crate, What he doesn't he's careful to smash.
he's
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From this reading His methods are quite up to date, Displaying adroitness and dash; What he wants he collects in a crate, What he doesn't he's careful to smash.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading An historical chateau in France With Imperial ardour he loots, Annexing the best And erasing the rest With the heels of his soldierly boots.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
Here's
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From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His methods are quite up to date, Displaying adroitness and dash; What he wants he collects in a crate, What he doesn't he's careful to smash.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading An historical chateau in France With Imperial ardour he loots, Annexing the best And erasing the rest With the heels of his soldierly boots.
housebreakingnoun
trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
IllustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading * * * * * Illustration: UNCONQUERABLE.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading An historical chateau in France With Imperial ardour he loots, Annexing the best And erasing the rest With the heels of his soldierly boots.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
It's
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From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
a small worthless amount
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
loots
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From this reading An historical chateau in France With Imperial ardour he loots, Annexing the best And erasing the rest With the heels of his soldierly boots.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading His methods are quite up to date, Displaying adroitness and dash; What he wants he collects in a crate, What he doesn't he's careful to smash.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
Mustn't
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From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
information about recent and important events
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
nibsnounUS /nɪbz/
plural of “nib” — the writing point of a pen
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An historical chateau in France With Imperial ardour he loots, Annexing the best And erasing the rest With the heels of his soldierly boots.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His methods are quite up to date, Displaying adroitness and dash; What he wants he collects in a crate, What he doesn't he's careful to smash.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
RemarkingverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading An historical chateau in France With Imperial ardour he loots, Annexing the best And erasing the rest With the heels of his soldierly boots.
seasiders
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From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
Sikes
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From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
Sikes's
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From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
slackadjectiveUS /slæk/
not tense or taut
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
smashverbUS /smæʃ/
hit hard
From this reading His methods are quite up to date, Displaying adroitness and dash; What he wants he collects in a crate, What he doesn't he's careful to smash.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
soldierlyadjective
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading An historical chateau in France With Imperial ardour he loots, Annexing the best And erasing the rest With the heels of his soldierly boots.
make steady
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
UNCONQUERABLEadjective
not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome
From this reading * * * * * Illustration: UNCONQUERABLE.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Sikes reads the report with applause; It's quite an inspiring affair; But a sudden idea gives him pause-- _The Germans must stop over there!_ So he flutters a Union Jack To help to keep Englishmen steady, Remarking, "His nibs Mustn't crack _English_ cribs, The profession is crowded already."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading His methods are quite up to date, Displaying adroitness and dash; What he wants he collects in a crate, What he doesn't he's careful to smash.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His methods are quite up to date, Displaying adroitness and dash; What he wants he collects in a crate, What he doesn't he's careful to smash.
at the time that
From this reading When the housebreaking business is slack And cracksmen are finding it slow-- For all the seasiders are back And a great many more didn't go-- Here's excellent news from the front And joy in Bill Sikes's brigade; Things are looking up since The German CROWN PRINCE Has been giving a fillip to trade.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An historical chateau in France With Imperial ardour he loots, Annexing the best And erasing the rest With the heels of his soldierly boots.
