used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
aberrationsnounUS /ˌæbərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aberration” — a state or condition markedly different from the norm
From this reading What an amount of infantile aberrations from propriety is the admonitory “Paw-paw!” the means of checking.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We have said almost enough about their Etymology already.
acquiescencenounUS /ˌækwiˈesəns/
acceptance without protest
From this reading With what felicity is acquiescence denoted by “Umph!”
admonitoryadjectiveUS /ˌædˈmɔːnɪtɔːri/
serving to warn
From this reading What an amount of infantile aberrations from propriety is the admonitory “Paw-paw!” the means of checking.
(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 Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading We have said almost enough about their Etymology already.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading We have said almost enough about their Etymology already.
a quantity of money
From this reading What an amount of infantile aberrations from propriety is the admonitory “Paw-paw!” the means of checking.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What an amount of infantile aberrations from propriety is the admonitory “Paw-paw!” the means of checking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The utility of the Interjections on various occasions, such as our meals, for example, in enabling us to economise our speech, is very striking.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With what felicity is acquiescence denoted by “Umph!”
cab-driver
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From this reading For instance, how many lives does the warning, “Hoy!” of the coachman or cab-driver daily save?
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading What an amount of infantile aberrations from propriety is the admonitory “Paw-paw!” the means of checking.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading For instance, how many lives does the warning, “Hoy!” of the coachman or cab-driver daily save?
every day; without missing a day
From this reading For instance, how many lives does the warning, “Hoy!” of the coachman or cab-driver daily save?
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading With what felicity is acquiescence denoted by “Umph!”
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For instance, how many lives does the warning, “Hoy!” of the coachman or cab-driver daily save?
economiseverb
spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
From this reading The utility of the Interjections on various occasions, such as our meals, for example, in enabling us to economise our speech, is very striking.
enablingadjectiveUS /eˈneɪbəlɪŋ/
providing legal power or sanction
From this reading The utility of the Interjections on various occasions, such as our meals, for example, in enabling us to economise our speech, is very striking.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading We have said almost enough about their Etymology already.
EtymologynounUS /ˌetəˈmɑːlədʒi/
a history of a word
From this reading We have said almost enough about their Etymology already.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The utility of the Interjections on various occasions, such as our meals, for example, in enabling us to economise our speech, is very striking.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
felicitynounUS /fɪˈlɪsəti/
pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
From this reading With what felicity is acquiescence denoted by “Umph!”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For instance, how many lives does the warning, “Hoy!” of the coachman or cab-driver daily save?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What an amount of infantile aberrations from propriety is the admonitory “Paw-paw!” the means of checking.
Grammars
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From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have said almost enough about their Etymology already.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
how
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From this reading For instance, how many lives does the warning, “Hoy!” of the coachman or cab-driver daily save?
HoynounUS /hɔɪ/
a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
From this reading For instance, how many lives does the warning, “Hoy!” of the coachman or cab-driver daily save?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
infantileadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəntɪl/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading What an amount of infantile aberrations from propriety is the admonitory “Paw-paw!” the means of checking.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, how many lives does the warning, “Hoy!” of the coachman or cab-driver daily save?
INTERJECTIONSnounUS /ˌɪntərˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “interjection” — an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion
From this reading INTERJECTIONS.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For instance, how many lives does the warning, “Hoy!” of the coachman or cab-driver daily save?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For instance, how many lives does the warning, “Hoy!” of the coachman or cab-driver daily save?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The utility of the Interjections on various occasions, such as our meals, for example, in enabling us to economise our speech, is very striking.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading What an amount of infantile aberrations from propriety is the admonitory “Paw-paw!” the means of checking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
something you have to do
From this reading The utility of the Interjections on various occasions, such as our meals, for example, in enabling us to economise our speech, is very striking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For instance, how many lives does the warning, “Hoy!” of the coachman or cab-driver daily save?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The utility of the Interjections on various occasions, such as our meals, for example, in enabling us to economise our speech, is very striking.
the local environment
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
Paw-paw
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From this reading What an amount of infantile aberrations from propriety is the admonitory “Paw-paw!” the means of checking.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading What an amount of infantile aberrations from propriety is the admonitory “Paw-paw!” the means of checking.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading We have said almost enough about their Etymology already.
except for; apart from
From this reading For instance, how many lives does the warning, “Hoy!” of the coachman or cab-driver daily save?
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading The utility of the Interjections on various occasions, such as our meals, for example, in enabling us to economise our speech, is very striking.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The utility of the Interjections on various occasions, such as our meals, for example, in enabling us to economise our speech, is very striking.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We have said almost enough about their Etymology already.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
Umph
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From this reading With what felicity is acquiescence denoted by “Umph!”
unaccountablyadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbli/
in an unaccountable manner
From this reading Still, it may not be superfluous to bestow a passing notice on the singularly expressive character of certain of these parts of speech, heard, it is true, repeatedly; but unaccountably omitted in all previous Grammars.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The utility of the Interjections on various occasions, such as our meals, for example, in enabling us to economise our speech, is very striking.
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading The utility of the Interjections on various occasions, such as our meals, for example, in enabling us to economise our speech, is very striking.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The utility of the Interjections on various occasions, such as our meals, for example, in enabling us to economise our speech, is very striking.
precisely as stated
From this reading The utility of the Interjections on various occasions, such as our meals, for example, in enabling us to economise our speech, is very striking.
a message informing of danger
From this reading For instance, how many lives does the warning, “Hoy!” of the coachman or cab-driver daily save?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have said almost enough about their Etymology already.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What an amount of infantile aberrations from propriety is the admonitory “Paw-paw!” the means of checking.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With what felicity is acquiescence denoted by “Umph!”
