adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
aboon
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From this reading A mile aboon Dundee.
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
ALAN
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From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER NEGATUR, my dear Darsie--you have logic and law enough to understand the word of denial.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 [Alluding, as all Scotsmen know, to the humorous old song:-- ‘The auld man’s mare’s dead, The puir man’s mare’s dead, The auld man’s mare’s dead, A mile aboon Dundee.’]
AlludingverbUS /əˈluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading [Alluding, as all Scotsmen know, to the humorous old song:-- ‘The auld man’s mare’s dead, The puir man’s mare’s dead, The auld man’s mare’s dead, A mile aboon Dundee.’]
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER NEGATUR, my dear Darsie--you have logic and law enough to understand the word of denial.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [Alluding, as all Scotsmen know, to the humorous old song:-- ‘The auld man’s mare’s dead, The puir man’s mare’s dead, The auld man’s mare’s dead, A mile aboon Dundee.’]
auldadjectiveUS /ɔːld/
a Scottish word
From this reading [Alluding, as all Scotsmen know, to the humorous old song:-- ‘The auld man’s mare’s dead, The puir man’s mare’s dead, The auld man’s mare’s dead, A mile aboon Dundee.’]
broken-winded
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From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
complaintsnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnts/
plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
complicationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act or process of complicating
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading I deny your conclusion.
DARSIE
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From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER NEGATUR, my dear Darsie--you have logic and law enough to understand the word of denial.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading [Alluding, as all Scotsmen know, to the humorous old song:-- ‘The auld man’s mare’s dead, The puir man’s mare’s dead, The auld man’s mare’s dead, A mile aboon Dundee.’]
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER NEGATUR, my dear Darsie--you have logic and law enough to understand the word of denial.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER NEGATUR, my dear Darsie--you have logic and law enough to understand the word of denial.
denyverbUS /dɪˈnaɪ/
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading I deny your conclusion.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
Dundee
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From this reading A mile aboon Dundee.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER NEGATUR, my dear Darsie--you have logic and law enough to understand the word of denial.
FAIRFORD
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From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER NEGATUR, my dear Darsie--you have logic and law enough to understand the word of denial.
groansnounUS /ɡroʊnz/
plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
hacknounUS /hæk/
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER NEGATUR, my dear Darsie--you have logic and law enough to understand the word of denial.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading [Alluding, as all Scotsmen know, to the humorous old song:-- ‘The auld man’s mare’s dead, The puir man’s mare’s dead, The auld man’s mare’s dead, A mile aboon Dundee.’]
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I deny your conclusion.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading [Alluding, as all Scotsmen know, to the humorous old song:-- ‘The auld man’s mare’s dead, The puir man’s mare’s dead, The auld man’s mare’s dead, A mile aboon Dundee.’]
LATIMER
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From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER NEGATUR, my dear Darsie--you have logic and law enough to understand the word of denial.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER NEGATUR, my dear Darsie--you have logic and law enough to understand the word of denial.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER NEGATUR, my dear Darsie--you have logic and law enough to understand the word of denial.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
mare'snounUS /merz/
possessive form of “mare” — female equine animal
From this reading [Alluding, as all Scotsmen know, to the humorous old song:-- ‘The auld man’s mare’s dead, The puir man’s mare’s dead, The auld man’s mare’s dead, A mile aboon Dundee.’]
matchlessadjective
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A mile aboon Dundee.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER NEGATUR, my dear Darsie--you have logic and law enough to understand the word of denial.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
NEGATUR
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From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER NEGATUR, my dear Darsie--you have logic and law enough to understand the word of denial.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER NEGATUR, my dear Darsie--you have logic and law enough to understand the word of denial.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading [Alluding, as all Scotsmen know, to the humorous old song:-- ‘The auld man’s mare’s dead, The puir man’s mare’s dead, The auld man’s mare’s dead, A mile aboon Dundee.’]
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
puffsnounUS /pʌfs/
plural of “puff” — a short light gust of air
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
puir
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From this reading [Alluding, as all Scotsmen know, to the humorous old song:-- ‘The auld man’s mare’s dead, The puir man’s mare’s dead, The auld man’s mare’s dead, A mile aboon Dundee.’]
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
Scotsmen
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From this reading [Alluding, as all Scotsmen know, to the humorous old song:-- ‘The auld man’s mare’s dead, The puir man’s mare’s dead, The auld man’s mare’s dead, A mile aboon Dundee.’]
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
sighverbUS /saɪ/
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
songnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER NEGATUR, my dear Darsie--you have logic and law enough to understand the word of denial.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER NEGATUR, my dear Darsie--you have logic and law enough to understand the word of denial.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER NEGATUR, my dear Darsie--you have logic and law enough to understand the word of denial.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The premises I admit, namely, that when I mounted on that infernal hack, I might utter what seemed a sigh, although I deemed it lost amid the puffs and groans of the broken-winded brute, matchless in the complication of her complaints by any save she, the poor man’s mare, renowned in song, that died
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER NEGATUR, my dear Darsie--you have logic and law enough to understand the word of denial.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER NEGATUR, my dear Darsie--you have logic and law enough to understand the word of denial.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I deny your conclusion.
