Chapter 28 of The Devil Is an Ass is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXVIII
Chapter 28 of The Devil Is an Ass is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
=Ceruse=, _n._ [White lead.] A paint or cosmetic for the skin; used vaguely. 4. 4. 53. =Challengee=, _n._ _Rare_ (perh. coined by Jonson).
Chapter 28 of The Devil Is an Ass is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “coin” — make up
From this reading “=Challengee=, _n._ _Rare_ (perh. coined by Jonson).”
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
From this reading “=Ceruse=, _n._ [White lead.] A paint or cosmetic for the skin; used vaguely.”
English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)
From this reading “=Challengee=, _n._ _Rare_ (perh. coined by Jonson).”
take somebody somewhere
From this reading “=Ceruse=, _n._ [White lead.] A paint or cosmetic for the skin; used vaguely.”
make a painting
From this reading “=Ceruse=, _n._ [White lead.] A paint or cosmetic for the skin; used vaguely.”
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading “=Ceruse=, _n._ [White lead.] A paint or cosmetic for the skin; used vaguely.”
in a vague way
From this reading “=Ceruse=, _n._ [White lead.] A paint or cosmetic for the skin; used vaguely.”
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From this reading 4.
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From this reading 53.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading =Ceruse=, _n._ [White lead.] A paint or cosmetic for the skin; used vaguely.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading =Challengee=, _n._ _Rare_ (perh. coined by Jonson).
a poisonous white pigment that contains lead
From this reading =Ceruse=, _n._ [White lead.] A paint or cosmetic for the skin; used vaguely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading =Challengee=, _n._ _Rare_ (perh. coined by Jonson).
past form of “coin” — make up
From this reading =Challengee=, _n._ _Rare_ (perh. coined by Jonson).
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
From this reading =Ceruse=, _n._ [White lead.] A paint or cosmetic for the skin; used vaguely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading =Ceruse=, _n._ [White lead.] A paint or cosmetic for the skin; used vaguely.
English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)
From this reading =Challengee=, _n._ _Rare_ (perh. coined by Jonson).
take somebody somewhere
From this reading =Ceruse=, _n._ [White lead.] A paint or cosmetic for the skin; used vaguely.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading =Ceruse=, _n._ [White lead.] A paint or cosmetic for the skin; used vaguely.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading =Ceruse=, _n._ [White lead.] A paint or cosmetic for the skin; used vaguely.
make a painting
From this reading =Ceruse=, _n._ [White lead.] A paint or cosmetic for the skin; used vaguely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading =Challengee=, _n._ _Rare_ (perh. coined by Jonson).
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading =Challengee=, _n._ _Rare_ (perh. coined by Jonson).
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading =Ceruse=, _n._ [White lead.] A paint or cosmetic for the skin; used vaguely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading =Ceruse=, _n._ [White lead.] A paint or cosmetic for the skin; used vaguely.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading =Ceruse=, _n._ [White lead.] A paint or cosmetic for the skin; used vaguely.
in a vague way
From this reading =Ceruse=, _n._ [White lead.] A paint or cosmetic for the skin; used vaguely.
a Caucasian
From this reading =Ceruse=, _n._ [White lead.] A paint or cosmetic for the skin; used vaguely.
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