used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A blue death, a red death or a yellow death is just as grizzly and awe-inspiring as one of any shade of gray.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
acheverbUS /eɪk/
feel physical pain
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Clothes and stage trappings can neither add nor detract from our respect for death.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clothes and stage trappings can neither add nor detract from our respect for death.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A blue death, a red death or a yellow death is just as grizzly and awe-inspiring as one of any shade of gray.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A blue death, a red death or a yellow death is just as grizzly and awe-inspiring as one of any shade of gray.
awe-inspiringadjective
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
From this reading A blue death, a red death or a yellow death is just as grizzly and awe-inspiring as one of any shade of gray.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Even a black death excites no emotions not touched by the first name, for it is the dread messenger himself whom we respect and not his fanciful robes of office.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A blue death, a red death or a yellow death is just as grizzly and awe-inspiring as one of any shade of gray.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even a black death excites no emotions not touched by the first name, for it is the dread messenger himself whom we respect and not his fanciful robes of office.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Clothes and stage trappings can neither add nor detract from our respect for death.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
clothing in general
From this reading Clothes and stage trappings can neither add nor detract from our respect for death.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
coyotesnounUS /kaɪˈoʊtis/
plural of “coyote” — small wolf native to western North America
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Clothes and stage trappings can neither add nor detract from our respect for death.
detractverbUS /dɪˈtrækt/
take away a part from; diminish
From this reading Clothes and stage trappings can neither add nor detract from our respect for death.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Even a black death excites no emotions not touched by the first name, for it is the dread messenger himself whom we respect and not his fanciful robes of office.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Even a black death excites no emotions not touched by the first name, for it is the dread messenger himself whom we respect and not his fanciful robes of office.
divisible by two
From this reading Even a black death excites no emotions not touched by the first name, for it is the dread messenger himself whom we respect and not his fanciful robes of office.
excitesverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪts/
third-person singular of “excite” — arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading Even a black death excites no emotions not touched by the first name, for it is the dread messenger himself whom we respect and not his fanciful robes of office.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading Even a black death excites no emotions not touched by the first name, for it is the dread messenger himself whom we respect and not his fanciful robes of office.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Even a black death excites no emotions not touched by the first name, for it is the dread messenger himself whom we respect and not his fanciful robes of office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Clothes and stage trappings can neither add nor detract from our respect for death.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Clothes and stage trappings can neither add nor detract from our respect for death.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
a man of refinement
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
gnawingverbUS /ˈnɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading A blue death, a red death or a yellow death is just as grizzly and awe-inspiring as one of any shade of gray.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
grizzlynounUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
From this reading A blue death, a red death or a yellow death is just as grizzly and awe-inspiring as one of any shade of gray.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Even a black death excites no emotions not touched by the first name, for it is the dread messenger himself whom we respect and not his fanciful robes of office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
huesnounUS /hjuːz/
plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even a black death excites no emotions not touched by the first name, for it is the dread messenger himself whom we respect and not his fanciful robes of office.
and nothing more
From this reading A blue death, a red death or a yellow death is just as grizzly and awe-inspiring as one of any shade of gray.
conformity or harmony
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
lily-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Even a black death excites no emotions not touched by the first name, for it is the dread messenger himself whom we respect and not his fanciful robes of office.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
mouldyadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊldi/
covered with or smelling of mold
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Even a black death excites no emotions not touched by the first name, for it is the dread messenger himself whom we respect and not his fanciful robes of office.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Clothes and stage trappings can neither add nor detract from our respect for death.
not any; not one
From this reading Even a black death excites no emotions not touched by the first name, for it is the dread messenger himself whom we respect and not his fanciful robes of office.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Clothes and stage trappings can neither add nor detract from our respect for death.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even a black death excites no emotions not touched by the first name, for it is the dread messenger himself whom we respect and not his fanciful robes of office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Even a black death excites no emotions not touched by the first name, for it is the dread messenger himself whom we respect and not his fanciful robes of office.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A blue death, a red death or a yellow death is just as grizzly and awe-inspiring as one of any shade of gray.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Clothes and stage trappings can neither add nor detract from our respect for death.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
Pete's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A blue death, a red death or a yellow death is just as grizzly and awe-inspiring as one of any shade of gray.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Clothes and stage trappings can neither add nor detract from our respect for death.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading A blue death, a red death or a yellow death is just as grizzly and awe-inspiring as one of any shade of gray.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Clothes and stage trappings can neither add nor detract from our respect for death.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He is the same grim old gentleman, be his mouldy bones naked, or clothed in robes of the most gaudy or brilliant hues.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
having come into contact
From this reading Even a black death excites no emotions not touched by the first name, for it is the dread messenger himself whom we respect and not his fanciful robes of office.
trappingsnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋz/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading Clothes and stage trappings can neither add nor detract from our respect for death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Even a black death excites no emotions not touched by the first name, for it is the dread messenger himself whom we respect and not his fanciful robes of office.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
a Caucasian
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even a black death excites no emotions not touched by the first name, for it is the dread messenger himself whom we respect and not his fanciful robes of office.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
wolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading As far as I am personally concerned, I confess that Big Pete’s painful suggestion about the coyotes had more to do with keeping my mouth shut than any terror inspired by the lily-like purity of the garments of the white death; what made my bones ache was the thought of the wolves gnawing them.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading A blue death, a red death or a yellow death is just as grizzly and awe-inspiring as one of any shade of gray.
