used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DUKE BAILEY greatest wealth computes, And sticks, they say, at no-thing, He wears a pair of golden boots And silver underclothing.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Of slighting all the winkly brood I surely had been chary, If I had known they formed the food And stock-in-trade of MARY.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I had not watched her sunlight blithe As o'er their shells it dances-- I've seen those winkles almost writhe Beneath her beaming glances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of slighting all the winkly brood I surely had been chary, If I had known they formed the food And stock-in-trade of MARY.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had not watched her sunlight blithe As o'er their shells it dances-- I've seen those winkles almost writhe Beneath her beaming glances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
BAILEYnounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
balancesnounUS /ˈbælənsəz/
plural of “balance” — a state of equilibrium
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading I had not watched her sunlight blithe As o'er their shells it dances-- I've seen those winkles almost writhe Beneath her beaming glances.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading I had not watched her sunlight blithe As o'er their shells it dances-- I've seen those winkles almost writhe Beneath her beaming glances.
blitheadjectiveUS /blaɪð/
lacking or showing a lack of due concern
From this reading I had not watched her sunlight blithe As o'er their shells it dances-- I've seen those winkles almost writhe Beneath her beaming glances.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading DUKE BAILEY greatest wealth computes, And sticks, they say, at no-thing, He wears a pair of golden boots And silver underclothing.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
broodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Of slighting all the winkly brood I surely had been chary, If I had known they formed the food And stock-in-trade of MARY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
charyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːri/
characterized by great caution and wariness
From this reading Of slighting all the winkly brood I surely had been chary, If I had known they formed the food And stock-in-trade of MARY.
computesverbUS /kəmˈpjuːts/
third-person singular of “compute” — make a mathematical calculation or computation
From this reading DUKE BAILEY greatest wealth computes, And sticks, they say, at no-thing, He wears a pair of golden boots And silver underclothing.
COUTTS'S
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From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading I had not watched her sunlight blithe As o'er their shells it dances-- I've seen those winkles almost writhe Beneath her beaming glances.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
DukesnounUS /duːks/
plural of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Of slighting all the winkly brood I surely had been chary, If I had known they formed the food And stock-in-trade of MARY.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Of slighting all the winkly brood I surely had been chary, If I had known they formed the food And stock-in-trade of MARY.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading I had not watched her sunlight blithe As o'er their shells it dances-- I've seen those winkles almost writhe Beneath her beaming glances.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading DUKE BAILEY greatest wealth computes, And sticks, they say, at no-thing, He wears a pair of golden boots And silver underclothing.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
highest in quality
From this reading DUKE BAILEY greatest wealth computes, And sticks, they say, at no-thing, He wears a pair of golden boots And silver underclothing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DUKE BAILEY greatest wealth computes, And sticks, they say, at no-thing, He wears a pair of golden boots And silver underclothing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had not watched her sunlight blithe As o'er their shells it dances-- I've seen those winkles almost writhe Beneath her beaming glances.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
HUMPHY
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From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
I've
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From this reading I had not watched her sunlight blithe As o'er their shells it dances-- I've seen those winkles almost writhe Beneath her beaming glances.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Of slighting all the winkly brood I surely had been chary, If I had known they formed the food And stock-in-trade of MARY.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had not watched her sunlight blithe As o'er their shells it dances-- I've seen those winkles almost writhe Beneath her beaming glances.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Of slighting all the winkly brood I surely had been chary, If I had known they formed the food And stock-in-trade of MARY.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
no-thing
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From this reading DUKE BAILEY greatest wealth computes, And sticks, they say, at no-thing, He wears a pair of golden boots And silver underclothing.
noblemen
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From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading I had not watched her sunlight blithe As o'er their shells it dances-- I've seen those winkles almost writhe Beneath her beaming glances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading DUKE BAILEY greatest wealth computes, And sticks, they say, at no-thing, He wears a pair of golden boots And silver underclothing.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
express in words
From this reading DUKE BAILEY greatest wealth computes, And sticks, they say, at no-thing, He wears a pair of golden boots And silver underclothing.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had not watched her sunlight blithe As o'er their shells it dances-- I've seen those winkles almost writhe Beneath her beaming glances.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading I had not watched her sunlight blithe As o'er their shells it dances-- I've seen those winkles almost writhe Beneath her beaming glances.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading DUKE BAILEY greatest wealth computes, And sticks, they say, at no-thing, He wears a pair of golden boots And silver underclothing.
slightingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtɪŋ/
tending to diminish or disparage
From this reading Of slighting all the winkly brood I surely had been chary, If I had known they formed the food And stock-in-trade of MARY.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading DUKE BAILEY greatest wealth computes, And sticks, they say, at no-thing, He wears a pair of golden boots And silver underclothing.
stock-in-tradenoun
any equipment constantly used as part of a profession or occupation
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
the rays of the sun
From this reading I had not watched her sunlight blithe As o'er their shells it dances-- I've seen those winkles almost writhe Beneath her beaming glances.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Of slighting all the winkly brood I surely had been chary, If I had known they formed the food And stock-in-trade of MARY.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I had not watched her sunlight blithe As o'er their shells it dances-- I've seen those winkles almost writhe Beneath her beaming glances.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of slighting all the winkly brood I surely had been chary, If I had known they formed the food And stock-in-trade of MARY.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I had not watched her sunlight blithe As o'er their shells it dances-- I've seen those winkles almost writhe Beneath her beaming glances.
up to a particular time
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
tootsies
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From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
uncomfy
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From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
underclothingnoun
undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
From this reading DUKE BAILEY greatest wealth computes, And sticks, they say, at no-thing, He wears a pair of golden boots And silver underclothing.
waryadjectiveUS /ˈweri/
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading I had not watched her sunlight blithe As o'er their shells it dances-- I've seen those winkles almost writhe Beneath her beaming glances.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading DUKE BAILEY greatest wealth computes, And sticks, they say, at no-thing, He wears a pair of golden boots And silver underclothing.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading DUKE BAILEY greatest wealth computes, And sticks, they say, at no-thing, He wears a pair of golden boots And silver underclothing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
which person or people
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
winklesnounUS /ˈwɪŋkəlz/
plural of “winkle” — small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
winkly
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From this reading Of slighting all the winkly brood I surely had been chary, If I had known they formed the food And stock-in-trade of MARY.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Both high and low and great and small Fell prostrate at her tootsies, They all were noblemen, and all Had balances at COUTTS'S. Dukes with the lovely maiden dealt, DUKE BAILEY and DUKE HUMPHY, Who ate her winkles till they felt Exceedingly uncomfy.
writheverbUS /rɪθ/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading I had not watched her sunlight blithe As o'er their shells it dances-- I've seen those winkles almost writhe Beneath her beaming glances.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But I was young--too young, by far-- Or I had been more wary, I knew not then that winkles are The stock-in-trade of MARY.
