85
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From this reading PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE, 85, FLEET STREET.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PUNCH, on the strength--or, rather, length--of a Message from PRESIDENT PIERCE, visited her Majesty QUEEN MAB.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE, 85, FLEET STREET.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
CHARIVARInoun
a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading On Christmas Eve, MR.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
datur
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From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
Dream-in-Waiting
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From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading On Christmas Eve, MR.
exitus
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From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
facilis
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From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE, 85, FLEET STREET.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PUNCH, on the strength--or, rather, length--of a Message from PRESIDENT PIERCE, visited her Majesty QUEEN MAB.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PUNCH, on the strength--or, rather, length--of a Message from PRESIDENT PIERCE, visited her Majesty QUEEN MAB.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading PUNCH, on the strength--or, rather, length--of a Message from PRESIDENT PIERCE, visited her Majesty QUEEN MAB.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
MAB
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From this reading PUNCH, on the strength--or, rather, length--of a Message from PRESIDENT PIERCE, visited her Majesty QUEEN MAB.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading PUNCH, on the strength--or, rather, length--of a Message from PRESIDENT PIERCE, visited her Majesty QUEEN MAB.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading PUNCH, on the strength--or, rather, length--of a Message from PRESIDENT PIERCE, visited her Majesty QUEEN MAB.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
a form of address for a man
From this reading On Christmas Eve, MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PUNCH, on the strength--or, rather, length--of a Message from PRESIDENT PIERCE, visited her Majesty QUEEN MAB.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE, 85, FLEET STREET.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Christmas Eve, MR.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
PIERCEverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading PUNCH, on the strength--or, rather, length--of a Message from PRESIDENT PIERCE, visited her Majesty QUEEN MAB.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading PUNCH, on the strength--or, rather, length--of a Message from PRESIDENT PIERCE, visited her Majesty QUEEN MAB.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE, 85, FLEET STREET.
PUNCHverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading PUNCH, on the strength--or, rather, length--of a Message from PRESIDENT PIERCE, visited her Majesty QUEEN MAB.
on the contrary
From this reading PUNCH, on the strength--or, rather, length--of a Message from PRESIDENT PIERCE, visited her Majesty QUEEN MAB.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
SIBTHORP
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From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE, 85, FLEET STREET.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading PUNCH, on the strength--or, rather, length--of a Message from PRESIDENT PIERCE, visited her Majesty QUEEN MAB.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
Umbris
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From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
Veris
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From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading PUNCH, on the strength--or, rather, length--of a Message from PRESIDENT PIERCE, visited her Majesty QUEEN MAB.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
which person or people
From this reading He was received by a most courteous Dream-in-Waiting, who introduced him through the Gate of Horn, whence, as COLONEL SIBTHORP beautifully remarks, "Veris facilis datur exitus Umbris."
