used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Victory ain't within the grasp of any individual that carries a heart like a cold pancake in his bosom.
ain't
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From this reading "Victory ain't within the grasp of any individual that carries a heart like a cold pancake in his bosom.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Victory ain't within the grasp of any individual that carries a heart like a cold pancake in his bosom.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
BenedictnounUS /ˈbenədɪkt/
United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
blowin
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From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading "Victory ain't within the grasp of any individual that carries a heart like a cold pancake in his bosom.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
BrownenounUS /braʊn/
English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading "Victory ain't within the grasp of any individual that carries a heart like a cold pancake in his bosom.
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 "Victory ain't within the grasp of any individual that carries a heart like a cold pancake in his bosom.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Miss Browne, I get you," said Mr. Tubbs with conviction.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
don't
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From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I get you.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
hold firmly
From this reading "Victory ain't within the grasp of any individual that carries a heart like a cold pancake in his bosom.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Victory ain't within the grasp of any individual that carries a heart like a cold pancake in his bosom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I get you.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Victory ain't within the grasp of any individual that carries a heart like a cold pancake in his bosom.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading "Victory ain't within the grasp of any individual that carries a heart like a cold pancake in his bosom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Victory ain't within the grasp of any individual that carries a heart like a cold pancake in his bosom.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
not any; not one
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Victory ain't within the grasp of any individual that carries a heart like a cold pancake in his bosom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
others
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From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
pancakenounUS /ˈpænkeɪk/
a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle
From this reading "Victory ain't within the grasp of any individual that carries a heart like a cold pancake in his bosom.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
pepnounUS /pep/
liveliness and energy
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
pinchverbUS /pɪntʃ/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
retrieveverbUS /rɪˈtriːv/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Miss Browne, I get you," said Mr. Tubbs with conviction.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Victory ain't within the grasp of any individual that carries a heart like a cold pancake in his bosom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Victory ain't within the grasp of any individual that carries a heart like a cold pancake in his bosom.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
there's
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From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
Tubbs
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From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading "Victory ain't within the grasp of any individual that carries a heart like a cold pancake in his bosom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
whereupon
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From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading What this party needs is pep, and if them that was calculated on to supply it don't, why there's others which is not given to blowin' their own horn, but which might at a pinch dash forward like Arnold--no relation to Benedict--among the spears.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Browne was somewhat exhausted by this effort, and paused for breath, whereupon Mr. Tubbs, anxious to retrieve his recent blunder, seized with dexterity this opportunity.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Victory ain't within the grasp of any individual that carries a heart like a cold pancake in his bosom.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I get you.
