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Sartor Resartus

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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Let no courteous reader take offence at the opinions broached in the conclusion of the last Chapter.
The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?
A new Adamite, in this century, which flatters itself that it is the Nineteenth, and destructive both to Superstition and Enthusiasm?
Consider, thou foolish Teufelsdrockh, what benefits unspeakable all ages and sexes derive from Clothes.
For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Sartor Resartus

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of Sartor Resartus is here in full — 49 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/9 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Let no courteous reader take offence at the opinions broached in the conclusion of the last Chapter.
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The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?
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A new Adamite, in this century, which flatters itself that it is the Nineteenth, and destructive both to Superstition and Enthusiasm?
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Consider, thou foolish Teufelsdrockh, what benefits unspeakable all ages and sexes derive from Clothes.
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For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

bibs noun US /bɪbz/

plural of “bib” — top part of an apron; covering the chest

From this reading “For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?”

broached adjective US /broʊtʃt/

of a cask or barrel

From this reading “Let no courteous reader take offence at the opinions broached in the conclusion of the last Chapter.”

derive verb US /dərˈaɪv/

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading “Consider, thou foolish Teufelsdrockh, what benefits unspeakable all ages and sexes derive from Clothes.”

freshman noun US /ˈfreʃmən/

a first-year undergraduate

From this reading “For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?”

hulls noun US /hʌlz/

plural of “hull” — dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading “For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?”

nurse's noun US /ˈnɜːrsɪz/

possessive form of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading “For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?”

puking noun US /ˈpjuːkɪŋ/

the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth

From this reading “For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?”

sucking noun US /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

the act of sucking

From this reading “For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

Adamite

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A new Adamite, in this century, which flatters itself that it is the Nineteenth, and destructive both to Superstition and Enthusiasm?

agesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading Consider, thou foolish Teufelsdrockh, what benefits unspeakable all ages and sexes derive from Clothes.

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 Consider, thou foolish Teufelsdrockh, what benefits unspeakable all ages and sexes derive from Clothes.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A new Adamite, in this century, which flatters itself that it is the Nineteenth, and destructive both to Superstition and Enthusiasm?

armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/

weapons considered collectively

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Let no courteous reader take offence at the opinions broached in the conclusion of the last Chapter.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/

plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need

From this reading Consider, thou foolish Teufelsdrockh, what benefits unspeakable all ages and sexes derive from Clothes.

bibsnounUS /bɪbz/

plural of “bib” — top part of an apron; covering the chest

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

blankest

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading A new Adamite, in this century, which flatters itself that it is the Nineteenth, and destructive both to Superstition and Enthusiasm?

broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/

of a cask or barrel

From this reading Let no courteous reader take offence at the opinions broached in the conclusion of the last Chapter.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/

a period of 100 years

From this reading A new Adamite, in this century, which flatters itself that it is the Nineteenth, and destructive both to Superstition and Enthusiasm?

ChapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Let no courteous reader take offence at the opinions broached in the conclusion of the last Chapter.

ClothesnounUS /kloʊðz/

clothing in general

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Let no courteous reader take offence at the opinions broached in the conclusion of the last Chapter.

ConsiderverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/

deem to be

From this reading Consider, thou foolish Teufelsdrockh, what benefits unspeakable all ages and sexes derive from Clothes.

coralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/

a variable color averaging a deep pink

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading Let no courteous reader take offence at the opinions broached in the conclusion of the last Chapter.

deriveverbUS /dərˈaɪv/

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading Consider, thou foolish Teufelsdrockh, what benefits unspeakable all ages and sexes derive from Clothes.

destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

causing destruction or much damage

From this reading A new Adamite, in this century, which flatters itself that it is the Nineteenth, and destructive both to Superstition and Enthusiasm?

EditornounUS /ˈedətər/

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/

an opposing military force

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

EnthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/

a feeling of excitement

From this reading A new Adamite, in this century, which flatters itself that it is the Nineteenth, and destructive both to Superstition and Enthusiasm?

examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

exclaimverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪm/

utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

flatters

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A new Adamite, in this century, which flatters itself that it is the Nineteenth, and destructive both to Superstition and Enthusiasm?

foolishadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪʃ/

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading Consider, thou foolish Teufelsdrockh, what benefits unspeakable all ages and sexes derive from Clothes.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/

a first-year undergraduate

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Consider, thou foolish Teufelsdrockh, what benefits unspeakable all ages and sexes derive from Clothes.

glancingverbUS /ˈɡlænsɪŋ/

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

hadst

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

hullsnounUS /hʌlz/

plural of “hull” — dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Let no courteous reader take offence at the opinions broached in the conclusion of the last Chapter.

inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A new Adamite, in this century, which flatters itself that it is the Nineteenth, and destructive both to Superstition and Enthusiasm?

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A new Adamite, in this century, which flatters itself that it is the Nineteenth, and destructive both to Superstition and Enthusiasm?

itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading A new Adamite, in this century, which flatters itself that it is the Nineteenth, and destructive both to Superstition and Enthusiasm?

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading Let no courteous reader take offence at the opinions broached in the conclusion of the last Chapter.

Letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let no courteous reader take offence at the opinions broached in the conclusion of the last Chapter.

lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

muling

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A new Adamite, in this century, which flatters itself that it is the Nineteenth, and destructive both to Superstition and Enthusiasm?

new-comer

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

NineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading A new Adamite, in this century, which flatters itself that it is the Nineteenth, and destructive both to Superstition and Enthusiasm?

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Let no courteous reader take offence at the opinions broached in the conclusion of the last Chapter.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

nurse'snounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪz/

possessive form of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Let no courteous reader take offence at the opinions broached in the conclusion of the last Chapter.

offencenoun

the action of attacking an enemy

From this reading Let no courteous reader take offence at the opinions broached in the conclusion of the last Chapter.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Let no courteous reader take offence at the opinions broached in the conclusion of the last Chapter.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

PlanetnounUS /ˈplænət/

(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

pukingnounUS /ˈpjuːkɪŋ/

the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

pulpyadjective

like a pulp or overripe; not having stiffness

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

readernounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Let no courteous reader take offence at the opinions broached in the conclusion of the last Chapter.

Sansculottist

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

sattest

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/

plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading Consider, thou foolish Teufelsdrockh, what benefits unspeakable all ages and sexes derive from Clothes.

singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

unusual or striking

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

slobbery

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

suckingnounUS /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

the act of sucking

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

SuperstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/

an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading A new Adamite, in this century, which flatters itself that it is the Nineteenth, and destructive both to Superstition and Enthusiasm?

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading Let no courteous reader take offence at the opinions broached in the conclusion of the last Chapter.

Teufelsdrockh

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From this reading Consider, thou foolish Teufelsdrockh, what benefits unspeakable all ages and sexes derive from Clothes.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Let no courteous reader take offence at the opinions broached in the conclusion of the last Chapter.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A new Adamite, in this century, which flatters itself that it is the Nineteenth, and destructive both to Superstition and Enthusiasm?

thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading Consider, thou foolish Teufelsdrockh, what benefits unspeakable all ages and sexes derive from Clothes.

thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

thyself

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From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

unspeakableadjectiveUS /ənˈspiːkəbəl/

defying expression or description

From this reading Consider, thou foolish Teufelsdrockh, what benefits unspeakable all ages and sexes derive from Clothes.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

wateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/

filled with water

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The Editor himself, on first glancing over that singular passage, was inclined to exclaim: What, have we got not only a Sansculottist, but an enemy to Clothes in the abstract?

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A new Adamite, in this century, which flatters itself that it is the Nineteenth, and destructive both to Superstition and Enthusiasm?

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading For example, when thou thyself, a watery, pulpy, slobbery freshman and new-comer in this Planet, sattest muling and puking in thy nurse's arms; sucking thy coral, and looking forth into the world in the blankest manner, what hadst thou been without thy blankets, and bibs, and other nameless hulls?

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