used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
(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 Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading All of which was a savage libel on a very worthy man, composed in anger and regretted as soon as sung.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
belly's
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From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
Betty
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From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
boozingnounUS /ˈbuːzɪŋ/
the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
a youthful male person
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading All of which was a savage libel on a very worthy man, composed in anger and regretted as soon as sung.
Dan
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From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
Dan's
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From this reading But Dan’s voice was now seldom heard singing upon the roads he travelled.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
dissimulationnoun
the act of deceiving
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
distortionnounUS /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/
a change for the worse
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
expansionnounUS /ɪkˈspænʃən/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
at or to or toward the front
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But Dan’s voice was now seldom heard singing upon the roads he travelled.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
housemaidnoun
a female domestic
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
I've
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From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
jokernounUS /ˈdʒoʊkər/
a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
kinshipnounUS /ˈkɪnʃɪp/
a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
libelnounUS /ˈlaɪbəl/
a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
From this reading All of which was a savage libel on a very worthy man, composed in anger and regretted as soon as sung.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
held dear
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading All of which was a savage libel on a very worthy man, composed in anger and regretted as soon as sung.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
subject to death
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
mundaneadjectiveUS /mənˈdeɪn/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But Dan’s voice was now seldom heard singing upon the roads he travelled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All of which was a savage libel on a very worthy man, composed in anger and regretted as soon as sung.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All of which was a savage libel on a very worthy man, composed in anger and regretted as soon as sung.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
parson's
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From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
practisesverbUS /ˈpræktɪsɪz/
third-person singular of “practise” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading All of which was a savage libel on a very worthy man, composed in anger and regretted as soon as sung.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
reverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading But Dan’s voice was now seldom heard singing upon the roads he travelled.
roundaboutadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading All of which was a savage libel on a very worthy man, composed in anger and regretted as soon as sung.
not often
From this reading But Dan’s voice was now seldom heard singing upon the roads he travelled.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading But Dan’s voice was now seldom heard singing upon the roads he travelled.
sinnernounUS /ˈsɪnər/
a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
in the near future
From this reading All of which was a savage libel on a very worthy man, composed in anger and regretted as soon as sung.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
not in physical motion
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading All of which was a savage libel on a very worthy man, composed in anger and regretted as soon as sung.
Thasper
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From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading But Dan’s voice was now seldom heard singing upon the roads he travelled.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But Dan’s voice was now seldom heard singing upon the roads he travelled.
precisely as stated
From this reading All of which was a savage libel on a very worthy man, composed in anger and regretted as soon as sung.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But Dan’s voice was now seldom heard singing upon the roads he travelled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All of which was a savage libel on a very worthy man, composed in anger and regretted as soon as sung.
at the time that
From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All of which was a savage libel on a very worthy man, composed in anger and regretted as soon as sung.
which person or people
From this reading From that time forward Dan gave up his boozing and devoted himself to the boy, little Martin, who, a Thasper joker suggested, might have some kinship with the notorious Betty of that name.
widowhood's
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From this reading Our parson lies both hot and strong, It does not suit his station, But still his reverend soul delights In much dissimulation; Both in and out and roundabout He practises distortion, And he lies with a public sinner when Grass widowhood’s his portion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our parson loves his motor car His garden and his mansion, And he loves his beef for I’ve remarked His belly’s brave expansion; He loves all mortal mundane things As he loved his beer at college, And so he loves his housemaid (not With Mrs. parson’s knowledge.)
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading All of which was a savage libel on a very worthy man, composed in anger and regretted as soon as sung.
