used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HINT OF REMINISCENCE TO THE READER.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As we say by way of Proverb that an hasty birth brings forth blind whelps, so a good tale tumbled out before the time is ripe for it, is ungrateful to the hearer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
ARCHDEACONnoun
(Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop
From this reading GEORGE'S. A WORD IN HONOR OF ARCHDEACON MARKHAM.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we say by way of Proverb that an hasty birth brings forth blind whelps, so a good tale tumbled out before the time is ripe for it, is ungrateful to the hearer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As we say by way of Proverb that an hasty birth brings forth blind whelps, so a good tale tumbled out before the time is ripe for it, is ungrateful to the hearer.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading As we say by way of Proverb that an hasty birth brings forth blind whelps, so a good tale tumbled out before the time is ripe for it, is ungrateful to the hearer.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading As we say by way of Proverb that an hasty birth brings forth blind whelps, so a good tale tumbled out before the time is ripe for it, is ungrateful to the hearer.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As we say by way of Proverb that an hasty birth brings forth blind whelps, so a good tale tumbled out before the time is ripe for it, is ungrateful to the hearer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As we say by way of Proverb that an hasty birth brings forth blind whelps, so a good tale tumbled out before the time is ripe for it, is ungrateful to the hearer.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading THE CLOCK OF ST.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As we say by way of Proverb that an hasty birth brings forth blind whelps, so a good tale tumbled out before the time is ripe for it, is ungrateful to the hearer.
GEORGE'SnounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading GEORGE'S. A WORD IN HONOR OF ARCHDEACON MARKHAM.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading As we say by way of Proverb that an hasty birth brings forth blind whelps, so a good tale tumbled out before the time is ripe for it, is ungrateful to the hearer.
hearernounUS /ˈhiːrər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading As we say by way of Proverb that an hasty birth brings forth blind whelps, so a good tale tumbled out before the time is ripe for it, is ungrateful to the hearer.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading A HINT OF REMINISCENCE TO THE READER.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading GEORGE'S. A WORD IN HONOR OF ARCHDEACON MARKHAM.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GEORGE'S. A WORD IN HONOR OF ARCHDEACON MARKHAM.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
MARKHAM
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE'S. A WORD IN HONOR OF ARCHDEACON MARKHAM.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HINT OF REMINISCENCE TO THE READER.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As we say by way of Proverb that an hasty birth brings forth blind whelps, so a good tale tumbled out before the time is ripe for it, is ungrateful to the hearer.
ProverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading As we say by way of Proverb that an hasty birth brings forth blind whelps, so a good tale tumbled out before the time is ripe for it, is ungrateful to the hearer.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading A HINT OF REMINISCENCE TO THE READER.
REMINISCENCEnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsəns/
a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading A HINT OF REMINISCENCE TO THE READER.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
express in words
From this reading As we say by way of Proverb that an hasty birth brings forth blind whelps, so a good tale tumbled out before the time is ripe for it, is ungrateful to the hearer.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
move stealthily
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
ST
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CLOCK OF ST.
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 As we say by way of Proverb that an hasty birth brings forth blind whelps, so a good tale tumbled out before the time is ripe for it, is ungrateful to the hearer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HINT OF REMINISCENCE TO THE READER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
a special situation
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As we say by way of Proverb that an hasty birth brings forth blind whelps, so a good tale tumbled out before the time is ripe for it, is ungrateful to the hearer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HINT OF REMINISCENCE TO THE READER.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading As we say by way of Proverb that an hasty birth brings forth blind whelps, so a good tale tumbled out before the time is ripe for it, is ungrateful to the hearer.
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading As we say by way of Proverb that an hasty birth brings forth blind whelps, so a good tale tumbled out before the time is ripe for it, is ungrateful to the hearer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As we say by way of Proverb that an hasty birth brings forth blind whelps, so a good tale tumbled out before the time is ripe for it, is ungrateful to the hearer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we say by way of Proverb that an hasty birth brings forth blind whelps, so a good tale tumbled out before the time is ripe for it, is ungrateful to the hearer.
whelps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As we say by way of Proverb that an hasty birth brings forth blind whelps, so a good tale tumbled out before the time is ripe for it, is ungrateful to the hearer.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading GEORGE'S. A WORD IN HONOR OF ARCHDEACON MARKHAM.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is a ripe season for every thing, and if you slip that or anticipate it, you dim the grace of the matter be it never so good.
