used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
(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 A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading * * * * * DEAR PUNCHINELLO: I am not mad, but to you, alone, I confide the secret of my sanity.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading * * * * * DEAR PUNCHINELLO: I am not mad, but to you, alone, I confide the secret of my sanity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The "histrionic flux" is a kindred disease, and would, of course, be susceptible of the same treatment.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Nevertheless I thirst for blood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading * * * * * DEAR PUNCHINELLO: I am not mad, but to you, alone, I confide the secret of my sanity.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading * * * * * DEAR PUNCHINELLO: I am not mad, but to you, alone, I confide the secret of my sanity.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Feelings over which I have no control, render it imperative that I should shoot somebody.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The "histrionic flux" is a kindred disease, and would, of course, be susceptible of the same treatment.
dearly loved
From this reading * * * * * DEAR PUNCHINELLO: I am not mad, but to you, alone, I confide the secret of my sanity.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading The "histrionic flux" is a kindred disease, and would, of course, be susceptible of the same treatment.
Druidical
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Feelings over which I have no control, render it imperative that I should shoot somebody.
fluxnounUS /flʌks/
the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface
From this reading The "histrionic flux" is a kindred disease, and would, of course, be susceptible of the same treatment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nevertheless I thirst for blood.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Feelings over which I have no control, render it imperative that I should shoot somebody.
histrionicadjectiveUS /ˌhɪstriˈɑːnɪk/
characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected
From this reading The "histrionic flux" is a kindred disease, and would, of course, be susceptible of the same treatment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading * * * * * DEAR PUNCHINELLO: I am not mad, but to you, alone, I confide the secret of my sanity.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading Feelings over which I have no control, render it imperative that I should shoot somebody.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Feelings over which I have no control, render it imperative that I should shoot somebody.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading The "histrionic flux" is a kindred disease, and would, of course, be susceptible of the same treatment.
roused to anger
From this reading * * * * * DEAR PUNCHINELLO: I am not mad, but to you, alone, I confide the secret of my sanity.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading * * * * * DEAR PUNCHINELLO: I am not mad, but to you, alone, I confide the secret of my sanity.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless I thirst for blood.
not any; not one
From this reading Feelings over which I have no control, render it imperative that I should shoot somebody.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading * * * * * DEAR PUNCHINELLO: I am not mad, but to you, alone, I confide the secret of my sanity.
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
and nothing more
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Feelings over which I have no control, render it imperative that I should shoot somebody.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
parentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
pensnounUS /penz/
plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
by chance
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
PUNCHINELLO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * DEAR PUNCHINELLO: I am not mad, but to you, alone, I confide the secret of my sanity.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Feelings over which I have no control, render it imperative that I should shoot somebody.
revelsnounUS /ˈrevəlz/
plural of “revel” — unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The "histrionic flux" is a kindred disease, and would, of course, be susceptible of the same treatment.
sanitynounUS /ˈsænəti/
normal or sound powers of mind
From this reading * * * * * DEAR PUNCHINELLO: I am not mad, but to you, alone, I confide the secret of my sanity.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading * * * * * DEAR PUNCHINELLO: I am not mad, but to you, alone, I confide the secret of my sanity.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading Feelings over which I have no control, render it imperative that I should shoot somebody.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Feelings over which I have no control, render it imperative that I should shoot somebody.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Feelings over which I have no control, render it imperative that I should shoot somebody.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading The "histrionic flux" is a kindred disease, and would, of course, be susceptible of the same treatment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading Nevertheless I thirst for blood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading The "histrionic flux" is a kindred disease, and would, of course, be susceptible of the same treatment.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
belonging to which person
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The "histrionic flux" is a kindred disease, and would, of course, be susceptible of the same treatment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading * * * * * DEAR PUNCHINELLO: I am not mad, but to you, alone, I confide the secret of my sanity.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading A parental raid upon all the pens, ink and paper that could possibly come within the reach of a youth whose soul revels in Druidical reminiscences, is the only effective remedy which at present occurs to us.
