used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hanky-panky is the name of a certain art practised by pantomimists of the clown and harlequin school, and is the subject of no little study and practice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hanky-panky is the name of a certain art practised by pantomimists of the clown and harlequin school, and is the subject of no little study and practice.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Hanky-panky is the name of a certain art practised by pantomimists of the clown and harlequin school, and is the subject of no little study and practice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
in or near a particular place or position
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading We may look further into the matter at some future day, and possibly issue a volume of Parlor hanky-panky, beautifully illustrated by the author.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading We may look further into the matter at some future day, and possibly issue a volume of Parlor hanky-panky, beautifully illustrated by the author.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hanky-panky is the name of a certain art practised by pantomimists of the clown and harlequin school, and is the subject of no little study and practice.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We can, however, give a couple of illustrations of the art as it may be practised in the family circle.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Hanky-panky is the name of a certain art practised by pantomimists of the clown and harlequin school, and is the subject of no little study and practice.
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 We can, however, give a couple of illustrations of the art as it may be practised in the family circle.
clownnounUS /klaʊn/
a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading Hanky-panky is the name of a certain art practised by pantomimists of the clown and harlequin school, and is the subject of no little study and practice.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading We can, however, give a couple of illustrations of the art as it may be practised in the family circle.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The first example we shall now give is how to knock your knuckles on the edge of a marble mantel-piece or other hard substance without hurting them.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The first example we shall now give is how to knock your knuckles on the edge of a marble mantel-piece or other hard substance without hurting them.
a social unit living together
From this reading We can, however, give a couple of illustrations of the art as it may be practised in the family circle.
fictitiousadjectiveUS /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first example we shall now give is how to knock your knuckles on the edge of a marble mantel-piece or other hard substance without hurting them.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
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yet to be or coming
From this reading We may look further into the matter at some future day, and possibly issue a volume of Parlor hanky-panky, beautifully illustrated by the author.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading We can, however, give a couple of illustrations of the art as it may be practised in the family circle.
Hanky-panky
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From this reading Hanky-panky is the name of a certain art practised by pantomimists of the clown and harlequin school, and is the subject of no little study and practice.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The first example we shall now give is how to knock your knuckles on the edge of a marble mantel-piece or other hard substance without hurting them.
harlequinnounUS /ˈhɑːrləkwən/
a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)
From this reading Hanky-panky is the name of a certain art practised by pantomimists of the clown and harlequin school, and is the subject of no little study and practice.
how
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From this reading The first example we shall now give is how to knock your knuckles on the edge of a marble mantel-piece or other hard substance without hurting them.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading We can, however, give a couple of illustrations of the art as it may be practised in the family circle.
hurtingnounUS /ˈhɜːrtɪŋ/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The first example we shall now give is how to knock your knuckles on the edge of a marble mantel-piece or other hard substance without hurting them.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
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illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading We can, however, give a couple of illustrations of the art as it may be practised in the family circle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We can, however, give a couple of illustrations of the art as it may be practised in the family circle.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hanky-panky is the name of a certain art practised by pantomimists of the clown and harlequin school, and is the subject of no little study and practice.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading We may look further into the matter at some future day, and possibly issue a volume of Parlor hanky-panky, beautifully illustrated by the author.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
kickings
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From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading The first example we shall now give is how to knock your knuckles on the edge of a marble mantel-piece or other hard substance without hurting them.
knucklesnounUS /ˈnʌkəlz/
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
From this reading The first example we shall now give is how to knock your knuckles on the edge of a marble mantel-piece or other hard substance without hurting them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hanky-panky is the name of a certain art practised by pantomimists of the clown and harlequin school, and is the subject of no little study and practice.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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mantel-piece
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From this reading The first example we shall now give is how to knock your knuckles on the edge of a marble mantel-piece or other hard substance without hurting them.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading The first example we shall now give is how to knock your knuckles on the edge of a marble mantel-piece or other hard substance without hurting them.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading We may look further into the matter at some future day, and possibly issue a volume of Parlor hanky-panky, beautifully illustrated by the author.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We can, however, give a couple of illustrations of the art as it may be practised in the family circle.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Hanky-panky is the name of a certain art practised by pantomimists of the clown and harlequin school, and is the subject of no little study and practice.
not any; not one
From this reading Hanky-panky is the name of a certain art practised by pantomimists of the clown and harlequin school, and is the subject of no little study and practice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The first example we shall now give is how to knock your knuckles on the edge of a marble mantel-piece or other hard substance without hurting them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hanky-panky is the name of a certain art practised by pantomimists of the clown and harlequin school, and is the subject of no little study and practice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first example we shall now give is how to knock your knuckles on the edge of a marble mantel-piece or other hard substance without hurting them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The first example we shall now give is how to knock your knuckles on the edge of a marble mantel-piece or other hard substance without hurting them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The first example we shall now give is how to knock your knuckles on the edge of a marble mantel-piece or other hard substance without hurting them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
pantomimists
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From this reading Hanky-panky is the name of a certain art practised by pantomimists of the clown and harlequin school, and is the subject of no little study and practice.
ParlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
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by chance
From this reading We may look further into the matter at some future day, and possibly issue a volume of Parlor hanky-panky, beautifully illustrated by the author.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Hanky-panky is the name of a certain art practised by pantomimists of the clown and harlequin school, and is the subject of no little study and practice.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading Hanky-panky is the name of a certain art practised by pantomimists of the clown and harlequin school, and is the subject of no little study and practice.
an educational institution
From this reading Hanky-panky is the name of a certain art practised by pantomimists of the clown and harlequin school, and is the subject of no little study and practice.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The first example we shall now give is how to knock your knuckles on the edge of a marble mantel-piece or other hard substance without hurting them.
smackings
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From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We may look further into the matter at some future day, and possibly issue a volume of Parlor hanky-panky, beautifully illustrated by the author.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Hanky-panky is the name of a certain art practised by pantomimists of the clown and harlequin school, and is the subject of no little study and practice.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Hanky-panky is the name of a certain art practised by pantomimists of the clown and harlequin school, and is the subject of no little study and practice.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading The first example we shall now give is how to knock your knuckles on the edge of a marble mantel-piece or other hard substance without hurting them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hanky-panky is the name of a certain art practised by pantomimists of the clown and harlequin school, and is the subject of no little study and practice.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The first example we shall now give is how to knock your knuckles on the edge of a marble mantel-piece or other hard substance without hurting them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
except if; if not
From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading We may look further into the matter at some future day, and possibly issue a volume of Parlor hanky-panky, beautifully illustrated by the author.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
whackings
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From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading We do not think it within our power to define hanky-panky, composed as it is of fictitious whackings and kickings and smackings, unless, indeed, that be a definition.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The first example we shall now give is how to knock your knuckles on the edge of a marble mantel-piece or other hard substance without hurting them.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The first example we shall now give is how to knock your knuckles on the edge of a marble mantel-piece or other hard substance without hurting them.
