used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though a gulf should yawn, go not you to sleep, but rub your eyes; be up and doing.--JAKES.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading In the present there is absolute redemption.
ACIS
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From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
ARRANTadjectiveUS /ˈærənt/
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though a gulf should yawn, go not you to sleep, but rub your eyes; be up and doing.--JAKES.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
BRAUNnounUS /brɔːn/
the German mistress of Adolf Hitler (1910-1945)
From this reading W. BRAUN, _Soul-tatters_.
terminate
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Though a gulf should yawn, go not you to sleep, but rub your eyes; be up and doing.--JAKES.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Though a gulf should yawn, go not you to sleep, but rub your eyes; be up and doing.--JAKES.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Though a gulf should yawn, go not you to sleep, but rub your eyes; be up and doing.--JAKES.
usually; as a rule
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
depressingly dark
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Though a gulf should yawn, go not you to sleep, but rub your eyes; be up and doing.--JAKES.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading Though a gulf should yawn, go not you to sleep, but rub your eyes; be up and doing.--JAKES.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
heart-strings
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From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
Howe'er
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From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the present there is absolute redemption.
intimatesnounUS /ˈɪntəməts/
plural of “intimate” — someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
JAKESnounUS /dʒeɪks/
a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
From this reading Though a gulf should yawn, go not you to sleep, but rub your eyes; be up and doing.--JAKES.
jocularadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːkjələr/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
KnavenounUS /neɪv/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
engage in
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
take in marriage
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
an old word for “no”
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the present there is absolute redemption.
pursesnounUS /ˈpɜːrsɪz/
plural of “purse” — a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
redemptionnounUS /rɪˈdempʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading In the present there is absolute redemption.
rubverbUS /rʌb/
move over something with pressure
From this reading Though a gulf should yawn, go not you to sleep, but rub your eyes; be up and doing.--JAKES.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Though a gulf should yawn, go not you to sleep, but rub your eyes; be up and doing.--JAKES.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Though a gulf should yawn, go not you to sleep, but rub your eyes; be up and doing.--JAKES.
SONOGUN's
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From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
Soul-tatters
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From this reading W. BRAUN, _Soul-tatters_.
sowsnounUS /soʊz/
plural of “sow” — an adult female hog
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the present there is absolute redemption.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the present there is absolute redemption.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though a gulf should yawn, go not you to sleep, but rub your eyes; be up and doing.--JAKES.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Though a gulf should yawn, go not you to sleep, but rub your eyes; be up and doing.--JAKES.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading W. BRAUN, _Soul-tatters_.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the meantime, SONOGUN's cousin, ACIS ARRANT, generally known to his jocular intimates as Knave ARRANT, had been living in luxury with his cousin's weak mother, whom he had contrived to marry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading Though a gulf should yawn, go not you to sleep, but rub your eyes; be up and doing.--JAKES.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Though a gulf should yawn, go not you to sleep, but rub your eyes; be up and doing.--JAKES.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Nay, this is truth, though heart-strings break, And youth with gloomy brows hears:-- Howe'er you try, you shall not make Silk purses out of sows' ears.
