Chapter XXVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Well now, waive nonsense, you and I are boys No longer: somewhere must a screw be slack!

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Truth is the proper policy: from truth-- Whate'er the force wherewith you fling your speech,-- Be sure that speech will lift you, by rebound, Somewhere above the lowness of a lie!

(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 Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading What quality, what style and title, eh?

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Well now, waive nonsense, you and I are boys No longer: somewhere must a screw be slack!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Well now, waive nonsense, you and I are boys No longer: somewhere must a screw be slack!

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

propose a payment

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Well now, waive nonsense, you and I are boys No longer: somewhere must a screw be slack!

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Truth is the proper policy: from truth-- Whate'er the force wherewith you fling your speech,-- Be sure that speech will lift you, by rebound, Somewhere above the lowness of a lie!

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From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

dearly loved

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

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From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

move gently or carefully

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

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From this reading What quality, what style and title, eh?

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

for a limitless time

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

something many people believe that is false

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Truth is the proper policy: from truth-- Whate'er the force wherewith you fling your speech,-- Be sure that speech will lift you, by rebound, Somewhere above the lowness of a lie!

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Truth is the proper policy: from truth-- Whate'er the force wherewith you fling your speech,-- Be sure that speech will lift you, by rebound, Somewhere above the lowness of a lie!

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Monsieur Léonce Miranda heard too true A tale--perhaps I may subjoin, too trite!

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

-ing form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Well now, waive nonsense, you and I are boys No longer: somewhere must a screw be slack!

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Truth is the proper policy: from truth-- Whate'er the force wherewith you fling your speech,-- Be sure that speech will lift you, by rebound, Somewhere above the lowness of a lie!

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Truth is the proper policy: from truth-- Whate'er the force wherewith you fling your speech,-- Be sure that speech will lift you, by rebound, Somewhere above the lowness of a lie!

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading Truth is the proper policy: from truth-- Whate'er the force wherewith you fling your speech,-- Be sure that speech will lift you, by rebound, Somewhere above the lowness of a lie!

for more time

From this reading Well now, waive nonsense, you and I are boys No longer: somewhere must a screw be slack!

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

a position of inferior status; low in station or rank or fortune or estimation

From this reading Truth is the proper policy: from truth-- Whate'er the force wherewith you fling your speech,-- Be sure that speech will lift you, by rebound, Somewhere above the lowness of a lie!

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From this reading Monsieur Léonce Miranda heard too true A tale--perhaps I may subjoin, too trite!

engage in

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

march in a procession

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Monsieur Léonce Miranda heard too true A tale--perhaps I may subjoin, too trite!

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Monsieur Léonce Miranda heard too true A tale--perhaps I may subjoin, too trite!

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading Monsieur Léonce Miranda heard too true A tale--perhaps I may subjoin, too trite!

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Well now, waive nonsense, you and I are boys No longer: somewhere must a screw be slack!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

not any; not one

From this reading Well now, waive nonsense, you and I are boys No longer: somewhere must a screw be slack!

a message that seems to convey no meaning

From this reading Well now, waive nonsense, you and I are boys No longer: somewhere must a screw be slack!

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Well now, waive nonsense, you and I are boys No longer: somewhere must a screw be slack!

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

and nothing more

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

by chance

From this reading Monsieur Léonce Miranda heard too true A tale--perhaps I may subjoin, too trite!

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading Truth is the proper policy: from truth-- Whate'er the force wherewith you fling your speech,-- Be sure that speech will lift you, by rebound, Somewhere above the lowness of a lie!

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Truth is the proper policy: from truth-- Whate'er the force wherewith you fling your speech,-- Be sure that speech will lift you, by rebound, Somewhere above the lowness of a lie!

get into a prostrate position, as in submission

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading What quality, what style and title, eh?

spring back; spring away from an impact

From this reading Truth is the proper policy: from truth-- Whate'er the force wherewith you fling your speech,-- Be sure that speech will lift you, by rebound, Somewhere above the lowness of a lie!

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

except for; apart from

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

someone who guards prisoners

From this reading Well now, waive nonsense, you and I are boys No longer: somewhere must a screw be slack!

not tense or taut

From this reading Well now, waive nonsense, you and I are boys No longer: somewhere must a screw be slack!

in or at or to some place

From this reading Well now, waive nonsense, you and I are boys No longer: somewhere must a screw be slack!

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Truth is the proper policy: from truth-- Whate'er the force wherewith you fling your speech,-- Be sure that speech will lift you, by rebound, Somewhere above the lowness of a lie!

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading What quality, what style and title, eh?

add to the end

From this reading Monsieur Léonce Miranda heard too true A tale--perhaps I may subjoin, too trite!

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Truth is the proper policy: from truth-- Whate'er the force wherewith you fling your speech,-- Be sure that speech will lift you, by rebound, Somewhere above the lowness of a lie!

carry out

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Monsieur Léonce Miranda heard too true A tale--perhaps I may subjoin, too trite!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading What quality, what style and title, eh?

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Monsieur Léonce Miranda heard too true A tale--perhaps I may subjoin, too trite!

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

From this reading Monsieur Léonce Miranda heard too true A tale--perhaps I may subjoin, too trite!

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Monsieur Léonce Miranda heard too true A tale--perhaps I may subjoin, too trite!

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Truth is the proper policy: from truth-- Whate'er the force wherewith you fling your speech,-- Be sure that speech will lift you, by rebound, Somewhere above the lowness of a lie!

do without or cease to hold or adhere to

From this reading Well now, waive nonsense, you and I are boys No longer: somewhere must a screw be slack!

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well now, waive nonsense, you and I are boys No longer: somewhere must a screw be slack!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What quality, what style and title, eh?

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From this reading Truth is the proper policy: from truth-- Whate'er the force wherewith you fling your speech,-- Be sure that speech will lift you, by rebound, Somewhere above the lowness of a lie!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Truth is the proper policy: from truth-- Whate'er the force wherewith you fling your speech,-- Be sure that speech will lift you, by rebound, Somewhere above the lowness of a lie!

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Truth is the proper policy: from truth-- Whate'er the force wherewith you fling your speech,-- Be sure that speech will lift you, by rebound, Somewhere above the lowness of a lie!

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

but in spite of that

From this reading Don't fancy, Duchesses descend at door From carriage-step to stranger prostrate stretched, And bid him take heart, and deliver mind, March in and make himself at ease forthwith,-- However broad his chest and black his beard, And comely his belongings,--all through love Protested in a world of ways save one-- Hinting at marriage!"--marriage which yet means Only the obvious method, easiest help To satisfaction of love's first demand, That love endure eternally: "my dear, Somewhere or other must a screw be slack!"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Well now, waive nonsense, you and I are boys No longer: somewhere must a screw be slack!

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Truth is the proper policy: from truth-- Whate'er the force wherewith you fling your speech,-- Be sure that speech will lift you, by rebound, Somewhere above the lowness of a lie!