used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
(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 _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is no cure for an overdose of cold water so swift and certain as the remedy the excellent Robert has prescribed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading There is assuredly none so rarely declined or so readily sampled by the patient.
axiomnounUS /ˈæksiəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
for the reason that
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
confined by bonds
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is assuredly none so rarely declined or so readily sampled by the patient.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There is no cure for an overdose of cold water so swift and certain as the remedy the excellent Robert has prescribed.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading There is no cure for an overdose of cold water so swift and certain as the remedy the excellent Robert has prescribed.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading There is no cure for an overdose of cold water so swift and certain as the remedy the excellent Robert has prescribed.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading There is assuredly none so rarely declined or so readily sampled by the patient.
deriveverbUS /dərˈaɪv/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading Such a doctrine, for my part, I find incontrovertible.
efficaciousadjectiveUS /ˌefəˈkeɪʃəs/
marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
at any time
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading There is no cure for an overdose of cold water so swift and certain as the remedy the excellent Robert has prescribed.
communicated in words
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Such a doctrine, for my part, I find incontrovertible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Such a doctrine, for my part, I find incontrovertible.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no cure for an overdose of cold water so swift and certain as the remedy the excellent Robert has prescribed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading JOAN TELLS HER STORY.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
HomewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
incontrovertibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːntroʊˈvɜːrtɪbəl/
impossible to deny or disprove
From this reading Such a doctrine, for my part, I find incontrovertible.
infallibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfæləbəl/
incapable of failure or error
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no cure for an overdose of cold water so swift and certain as the remedy the excellent Robert has prescribed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
JOAN
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From this reading JOAN TELLS HER STORY.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Such a doctrine, for my part, I find incontrovertible.
nectarnounUS /ˈnektər/
a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
not any; not one
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
not one, and not any
From this reading There is assuredly none so rarely declined or so readily sampled by the patient.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
overdoseverbUS /ˈoʊvərdoʊs/
dose too heavily
From this reading There is no cure for an overdose of cold water so swift and certain as the remedy the excellent Robert has prescribed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Such a doctrine, for my part, I find incontrovertible.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading There is assuredly none so rarely declined or so readily sampled by the patient.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading There is no cure for an overdose of cold water so swift and certain as the remedy the excellent Robert has prescribed.
punchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading There is assuredly none so rarely declined or so readily sampled by the patient.
without much difficulty
From this reading There is assuredly none so rarely declined or so readily sampled by the patient.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading There is no cure for an overdose of cold water so swift and certain as the remedy the excellent Robert has prescribed.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading There is no cure for an overdose of cold water so swift and certain as the remedy the excellent Robert has prescribed.
rumnounUS /rʌm/
liquor distilled from fermented molasses
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
sampledverbUS /ˈsæmpəld/
past form of “sample” — take a sample of
From this reading There is assuredly none so rarely declined or so readily sampled by the patient.
SawyernounUS /ˈsɔːjər/
one who is employed to saw wood
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
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 JOAN TELLS HER STORY.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a doctrine, for my part, I find incontrovertible.
moving very fast
From this reading There is no cure for an overdose of cold water so swift and certain as the remedy the excellent Robert has prescribed.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading JOAN TELLS HER STORY.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading There is no cure for an overdose of cold water so swift and certain as the remedy the excellent Robert has prescribed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _And we are Homeward Bound._ Mr. Bob Sawyer, I believe, expressed his opinion upon a famous occasion that there was no medicine in all the world half so efficacious or so infallible as rum punch—to which axiom he added the rider that if any man had ever failed to derive benefits from this nectar, it was because he had not taken enough of it.
