used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let them study PUNCHINELLO and learn how to make a jest; But away with dreams chimerical and projects vain, though clever!
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let them study PUNCHINELLO and learn how to make a jest; But away with dreams chimerical and projects vain, though clever!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
aviditynoun
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Let them study PUNCHINELLO and learn how to make a jest; But away with dreams chimerical and projects vain, though clever!
BALAAM
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From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
chimericaladjectiveUS /kɪˈmerəkəl/
being or relating to or like a chimera
From this reading Let them study PUNCHINELLO and learn how to make a jest; But away with dreams chimerical and projects vain, though clever!
clamorverbUS /ˈklæmər/
make loud demands
From this reading To quell the rising clamor; Order! order! order!
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Let them study PUNCHINELLO and learn how to make a jest; But away with dreams chimerical and projects vain, though clever!
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Let them study PUNCHINELLO and learn how to make a jest; But away with dreams chimerical and projects vain, though clever!
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
at any time
From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
garrulousadjectiveUS /ˈɡerələs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
how
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From this reading Let them study PUNCHINELLO and learn how to make a jest; But away with dreams chimerical and projects vain, though clever!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Let them study PUNCHINELLO and learn how to make a jest; But away with dreams chimerical and projects vain, though clever!
and nothing more
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Let them study PUNCHINELLO and learn how to make a jest; But away with dreams chimerical and projects vain, though clever!
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
engage in
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
used to form the superlative
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
orationsnounUS /ɔːˈreɪʃənz/
plural of “oration” — an instance of oratory
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading To quell the rising clamor; Order! order! order!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Let them study PUNCHINELLO and learn how to make a jest; But away with dreams chimerical and projects vain, though clever!
proportionateadjectiveUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/
being in due proportion
From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
PUNCHINELLO
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From this reading Let them study PUNCHINELLO and learn how to make a jest; But away with dreams chimerical and projects vain, though clever!
quellverbUS /kwel/
suppress or crush completely
From this reading To quell the rising clamor; Order! order! order!
RapnounUS /ræp/
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading To quell the rising clamor; Order! order! order!
solonounUS /ˈsoʊloʊ/
any activity that is performed alone without assistance
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
not in physical motion
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Let them study PUNCHINELLO and learn how to make a jest; But away with dreams chimerical and projects vain, though clever!
stupiditynounUS /stuːˈpɪdɪtiː/
a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
carry out
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Let them study PUNCHINELLO and learn how to make a jest; But away with dreams chimerical and projects vain, though clever!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
tongue's
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From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading V.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Let them study PUNCHINELLO and learn how to make a jest; But away with dreams chimerical and projects vain, though clever!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Let them study PUNCHINELLO and learn how to make a jest; But away with dreams chimerical and projects vain, though clever!
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The power of tongue's proportionate to wondrous length of ear; The beast that carried BALAAM is as garrulous as ever, And still the lobby listener must be content to hear Rap! rap! rap!
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading But if for solo speaking Members still feel an avidity; If they burn to make orations of most uncommon zest, Let them just take our precaution against intense stupidity!
