used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOME blackguard or other, I think it was Sybrandt, said, "A lie is not like a blow with a curtal axe."
(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 But a lie has no bounds at all.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading True: for we can predict in some degree the consequences of a stroke with any material weapon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But a lie has no bounds at all.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading SOME blackguard or other, I think it was Sybrandt, said, "A lie is not like a blow with a curtal axe."
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The nature of the thing is to ramify beyond human calculation.
blackguardverb
subject to laughter or ridicule
From this reading SOME blackguard or other, I think it was Sybrandt, said, "A lie is not like a blow with a curtal axe."
exhale hard
From this reading SOME blackguard or other, I think it was Sybrandt, said, "A lie is not like a blow with a curtal axe."
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading But a lie has no bounds at all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a lie has no bounds at all.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading The nature of the thing is to ramify beyond human calculation.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading True: for we can predict in some degree the consequences of a stroke with any material weapon.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading True: for we can predict in some degree the consequences of a stroke with any material weapon.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Often in the every-day world a lie has cost a life, or laid waste two or three.
curtaladjective
(archaic) cut short
From this reading SOME blackguard or other, I think it was Sybrandt, said, "A lie is not like a blow with a curtal axe."
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading True: for we can predict in some degree the consequences of a stroke with any material weapon.
every-day
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From this reading Often in the every-day world a lie has cost a life, or laid waste two or three.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading True: for we can predict in some degree the consequences of a stroke with any material weapon.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But a lie has no bounds at all.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The nature of the thing is to ramify beyond human calculation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SOME blackguard or other, I think it was Sybrandt, said, "A lie is not like a blow with a curtal axe."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading True: for we can predict in some degree the consequences of a stroke with any material weapon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SOME blackguard or other, I think it was Sybrandt, said, "A lie is not like a blow with a curtal axe."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SOME blackguard or other, I think it was Sybrandt, said, "A lie is not like a blow with a curtal axe."
set down according to a plan
From this reading Often in the every-day world a lie has cost a life, or laid waste two or three.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading SOME blackguard or other, I think it was Sybrandt, said, "A lie is not like a blow with a curtal axe."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Often in the every-day world a lie has cost a life, or laid waste two or three.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading SOME blackguard or other, I think it was Sybrandt, said, "A lie is not like a blow with a curtal axe."
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading True: for we can predict in some degree the consequences of a stroke with any material weapon.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The nature of the thing is to ramify beyond human calculation.
not any; not one
From this reading But a lie has no bounds at all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SOME blackguard or other, I think it was Sybrandt, said, "A lie is not like a blow with a curtal axe."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading True: for we can predict in some degree the consequences of a stroke with any material weapon.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often in the every-day world a lie has cost a life, or laid waste two or three.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SOME blackguard or other, I think it was Sybrandt, said, "A lie is not like a blow with a curtal axe."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading SOME blackguard or other, I think it was Sybrandt, said, "A lie is not like a blow with a curtal axe."
predictverbUS /prɪˈdɪkt/
make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading True: for we can predict in some degree the consequences of a stroke with any material weapon.
ramifyverbUS /ˈræməfaɪ/
have or develop complicating consequences
From this reading The nature of the thing is to ramify beyond human calculation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading SOME blackguard or other, I think it was Sybrandt, said, "A lie is not like a blow with a curtal axe."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME blackguard or other, I think it was Sybrandt, said, "A lie is not like a blow with a curtal axe."
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading True: for we can predict in some degree the consequences of a stroke with any material weapon.
Sybrandt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOME blackguard or other, I think it was Sybrandt, said, "A lie is not like a blow with a curtal axe."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading True: for we can predict in some degree the consequences of a stroke with any material weapon.
a special situation
From this reading The nature of the thing is to ramify beyond human calculation.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading SOME blackguard or other, I think it was Sybrandt, said, "A lie is not like a blow with a curtal axe."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Often in the every-day world a lie has cost a life, or laid waste two or three.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The nature of the thing is to ramify beyond human calculation.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True: for we can predict in some degree the consequences of a stroke with any material weapon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Often in the every-day world a lie has cost a life, or laid waste two or three.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SOME blackguard or other, I think it was Sybrandt, said, "A lie is not like a blow with a curtal axe."
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Often in the every-day world a lie has cost a life, or laid waste two or three.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading True: for we can predict in some degree the consequences of a stroke with any material weapon.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading True: for we can predict in some degree the consequences of a stroke with any material weapon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SOME blackguard or other, I think it was Sybrandt, said, "A lie is not like a blow with a curtal axe."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Often in the every-day world a lie has cost a life, or laid waste two or three.
