used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is Lombard Street to a China orange," quoth Uncle Jack.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Are the odds in favor of fame against failure so great?
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are the odds in favor of fame against failure so great?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
AugustinenounUS /ˈɑːɡəstiːn/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)
From this reading "But Jack Tibbets is not Augustine Caxton.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But Jack Tibbets is not Augustine Caxton.
CaxtonnounUS /ˈkækstən/
English printer who in 1474 printed the first book in English (1422-1491)
From this reading "But Jack Tibbets is not Augustine Caxton.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading "It is Lombard Street to a China orange," quoth Uncle Jack.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Jack Tibbets is not a scholar, a genius, a wond--" "Stop!" cried my father.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
an act that fails
From this reading "Are the odds in favor of fame against failure so great?
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading "Are the odds in favor of fame against failure so great?
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
promote over another
From this reading "Are the odds in favor of fame against failure so great?
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Jack Tibbets is not a scholar, a genius, a wond--" "Stop!" cried my father.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Are the odds in favor of fame against failure so great?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Are the odds in favor of fame against failure so great?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is Lombard Street to a China orange," quoth Uncle Jack.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is Lombard Street to a China orange," quoth Uncle Jack.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "It is Lombard Street to a China orange," quoth Uncle Jack.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
LombardnounUS /ˈlɑːmbɑːrd/
a member of a Germanic people who invaded northern Italy in the 6th century
From this reading "It is Lombard Street to a China orange," quoth Uncle Jack.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading "Are the odds in favor of fame against failure so great?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Are the odds in favor of fame against failure so great?
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading "It is Lombard Street to a China orange," quoth Uncle Jack.
quoth
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From this reading "It is Lombard Street to a China orange," quoth Uncle Jack.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading Jack Tibbets is not a scholar, a genius, a wond--" "Stop!" cried my father.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Are the odds in favor of fame against failure so great?
express in speech
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Jack Tibbets is not a scholar, a genius, a wond--" "Stop!" cried my father.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "It is Lombard Street to a China orange," quoth Uncle Jack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Are the odds in favor of fame against failure so great?
Tibbets
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From this reading "But Jack Tibbets is not Augustine Caxton.
tickleverbUS /ˈtɪkəl/
touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is Lombard Street to a China orange," quoth Uncle Jack.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "It is Lombard Street to a China orange," quoth Uncle Jack.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
wond
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From this reading Jack Tibbets is not a scholar, a genius, a wond--" "Stop!" cried my father.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You do not speak, I fear, from experience, brother Jack," answered my father, as he stooped down to tickle the duck under the left ear.
