used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
adagenounUS /ˈædədʒ/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
anthologynounUS /ænˈθɑːlədʒi/
a collection of selected literary passages
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
BenedictnounUS /ˈbenədɪkt/
United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
broadenverbUS /ˈbrɔːdən/
make broader
From this reading The same recognition of the finer things of wit and pathos which led to these gleanings will be met in other hearts and the smile of kindred spirits will broaden as this little book makes its new friends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The growth of this collection, together with the care used in selection, seems now to warrant its stepping into a wider field.
CARL
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From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
ClassifiedadjectiveUS /ˈklæsəfaɪd/
arranged into classes
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The growth of this collection, together with the care used in selection, seems now to warrant its stepping into a wider field.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
CompilationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈleɪʃən/
something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
compilernounUS /kəmˈpaɪlər/
a person who compiles information (as for reference purposes)
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
conservesnoun
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
CreamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
delectationnoun
a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
dib
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From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
dirgenounUS /dɜːrdʒ/
a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
enjoysverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The growth of this collection, together with the care used in selection, seems now to warrant its stepping into a wider field.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading The same recognition of the finer things of wit and pathos which led to these gleanings will be met in other hearts and the smile of kindred spirits will broaden as this little book makes its new friends.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
ForewordnounUS /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
in a free manner
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
assemble or get together
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
gleanings
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From this reading The same recognition of the finer things of wit and pathos which led to these gleanings will be met in other hearts and the smile of kindred spirits will broaden as this little book makes its new friends.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading The growth of this collection, together with the care used in selection, seems now to warrant its stepping into a wider field.
GulpingnounUS /ˈɡʌlpɪŋ/
a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The same recognition of the finer things of wit and pathos which led to these gleanings will be met in other hearts and the smile of kindred spirits will broaden as this little book makes its new friends.
for this reason
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
Homeopathnoun
a practitioner of homeopathy
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
HUMORnounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
inapplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnæplɪkəbəl/
not capable of being applied
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
indigestionnounUS /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestʃən/
a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
located inward
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The growth of this collection, together with the care used in selection, seems now to warrant its stepping into a wider field.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The growth of this collection, together with the care used in selection, seems now to warrant its stepping into a wider field.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
Jennie
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From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
Kerr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading The same recognition of the finer things of wit and pathos which led to these gleanings will be met in other hearts and the smile of kindred spirits will broaden as this little book makes its new friends.
Kynoun
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
the sound of laughing
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The same recognition of the finer things of wit and pathos which led to these gleanings will be met in other hearts and the smile of kindred spirits will broaden as this little book makes its new friends.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
LouisvillenounUS /ˈluːivɪl/
the largest city in Kentucky; located in north central Kentucky on the Ohio river; site of the Kentucky Derby
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The same recognition of the finer things of wit and pathos which led to these gleanings will be met in other hearts and the smile of kindred spirits will broaden as this little book makes its new friends.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The same recognition of the finer things of wit and pathos which led to these gleanings will be met in other hearts and the smile of kindred spirits will broaden as this little book makes its new friends.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
MITTLER
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From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The same recognition of the finer things of wit and pathos which led to these gleanings will be met in other hearts and the smile of kindred spirits will broaden as this little book makes its new friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The growth of this collection, together with the care used in selection, seems now to warrant its stepping into a wider field.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
originalitynounUS /ərˌɪdʒəˈnælɪti/
the ability to think and act independently
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The same recognition of the finer things of wit and pathos which led to these gleanings will be met in other hearts and the smile of kindred spirits will broaden as this little book makes its new friends.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
pathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading The same recognition of the finer things of wit and pathos which led to these gleanings will be met in other hearts and the smile of kindred spirits will broaden as this little book makes its new friends.
an amount of time
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
any competition
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading The same recognition of the finer things of wit and pathos which led to these gleanings will be met in other hearts and the smile of kindred spirits will broaden as this little book makes its new friends.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
possessing material wealth
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
SalomenounUS /səˈloʊmi/
woman whose dancing beguiled Herod into giving her the head of John the Baptist
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same recognition of the finer things of wit and pathos which led to these gleanings will be met in other hearts and the smile of kindred spirits will broaden as this little book makes its new friends.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The growth of this collection, together with the care used in selection, seems now to warrant its stepping into a wider field.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading The growth of this collection, together with the care used in selection, seems now to warrant its stepping into a wider field.
selectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/
plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
ShearedadjectiveUS /ʃɪrd/
having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The same recognition of the finer things of wit and pathos which led to these gleanings will be met in other hearts and the smile of kindred spirits will broaden as this little book makes its new friends.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The same recognition of the finer things of wit and pathos which led to these gleanings will be met in other hearts and the smile of kindred spirits will broaden as this little book makes its new friends.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The growth of this collection, together with the care used in selection, seems now to warrant its stepping into a wider field.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The same recognition of the finer things of wit and pathos which led to these gleanings will be met in other hearts and the smile of kindred spirits will broaden as this little book makes its new friends.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The growth of this collection, together with the care used in selection, seems now to warrant its stepping into a wider field.
literature in metrical form
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading The growth of this collection, together with the care used in selection, seems now to warrant its stepping into a wider field.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Please let me “dib” this one suggestion,_ _Gulping rich food brings on indigestion,_ _Homeopath these rescued treasures,_ _Little at a time conserves the pleasures._ _Good luck to “Sheared Cream o’ Wit”._ _Foreword_ The rare gift of originality is denied most of us, but a measure of compensation rests in the gift of appreciation which has been so freely bestowed, in some degree at least, upon nearly every one of the human race.
which person or people
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The growth of this collection, together with the care used in selection, seems now to warrant its stepping into a wider field.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The same recognition of the finer things of wit and pathos which led to these gleanings will be met in other hearts and the smile of kindred spirits will broaden as this little book makes its new friends.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
a late time of life
From this reading As one who enjoys this blessing, the compiler of this little volume has counted it a labor of love, and hence a delight, to gather together during a period of forty years choice bits of humor and quaint verse, for his own amusement and the delectation of an inner circle of friends.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _A Classified Compilation of the Best WIT and HUMOR_ _By CARL J. MITTLER Louisville, Ky._ _This little anthology is lovingly dedicated to Miss Jennie C. Benedict and Miss Salome E. Kerr, with respect and admiration._ _The old adage “what is one man’s laughter may be another man’s dirge” is not inapplicable to the selections of wit and humor in your book._
