1864
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From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Go to the doorkeeper and get your money, and cut your stick--vamose the ranch!
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The latter is the sole object of this article.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
chowder-headed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'That lets you out, you know, you chowder-headed old clam.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Ladies and gentlemen, circumstances over which I have no control compel me prematurely to dismiss the house.'"
clamnounUS /klæm/
burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud; the shell closes with viselike firmness
From this reading "'That lets you out, you know, you chowder-headed old clam.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading Ladies and gentlemen, circumstances over which I have no control compel me prematurely to dismiss the house.'"
power to direct or determine
From this reading Ladies and gentlemen, circumstances over which I have no control compel me prematurely to dismiss the house.'"
CURINGnounUS /ˈkjʊrɪŋ/
the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Go to the doorkeeper and get your money, and cut your stick--vamose the ranch!
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading Ladies and gentlemen, circumstances over which I have no control compel me prematurely to dismiss the house.'"
doorkeepernounUS /ˈdɔːrkiːpər/
an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber
From this reading Go to the doorkeeper and get your money, and cut your stick--vamose the ranch!
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Ladies and gentlemen, circumstances over which I have no control compel me prematurely to dismiss the house.'"
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Go to the doorkeeper and get your money, and cut your stick--vamose the ranch!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Go to the doorkeeper and get your money, and cut your stick--vamose the ranch!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ladies and gentlemen, circumstances over which I have no control compel me prematurely to dismiss the house.'"
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Ladies and gentlemen, circumstances over which I have no control compel me prematurely to dismiss the house.'"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Ladies and gentlemen, circumstances over which I have no control compel me prematurely to dismiss the house.'"
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "'That lets you out, you know, you chowder-headed old clam.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Ladies and gentlemen, circumstances over which I have no control compel me prematurely to dismiss the house.'"
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter is the sole object of this article.
letsnounUS /lets/
plural of “let” — a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India
From this reading "'That lets you out, you know, you chowder-headed old clam.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ladies and gentlemen, circumstances over which I have no control compel me prematurely to dismiss the house.'"
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Go to the doorkeeper and get your money, and cut your stick--vamose the ranch!
not any; not one
From this reading Ladies and gentlemen, circumstances over which I have no control compel me prematurely to dismiss the house.'"
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The latter is the sole object of this article.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "'That lets you out, you know, you chowder-headed old clam.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "'That lets you out, you know, you chowder-headed old clam.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ladies and gentlemen, circumstances over which I have no control compel me prematurely to dismiss the house.'"
by chance
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
prematurelyadverbUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊrli/
(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation
From this reading Ladies and gentlemen, circumstances over which I have no control compel me prematurely to dismiss the house.'"
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Go to the doorkeeper and get your money, and cut your stick--vamose the ranch!
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading The latter is the sole object of this article.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Go to the doorkeeper and get your money, and cut your stick--vamose the ranch!
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "'That lets you out, you know, you chowder-headed old clam.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Go to the doorkeeper and get your money, and cut your stick--vamose the ranch!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
a special situation
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The latter is the sole object of this article.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Go to the doorkeeper and get your money, and cut your stick--vamose the ranch!
vamose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Go to the doorkeeper and get your money, and cut your stick--vamose the ranch!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ladies and gentlemen, circumstances over which I have no control compel me prematurely to dismiss the house.'"
produce a literary work
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading CURING A COLD--[Written about 1864] It is a good thing, perhaps, to write for the amusement of the public, but it is a far higher and nobler thing to write for their instruction, their profit, their actual and tangible benefit.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "'That lets you out, you know, you chowder-headed old clam.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Go to the doorkeeper and get your money, and cut your stick--vamose the ranch!
