used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHICH THE READER WILL FIND LIKE A ROASTED MAGGOT, SHORT AND SWEET.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHICH THE READER WILL FIND LIKE A ROASTED MAGGOT, SHORT AND SWEET.
assaynounUS /ˈæsi/
an appraisal of the state of affairs
From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
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deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
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DOVE'S
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From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.
DR
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From this reading DR.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
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estnounUS /est/
standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States
From this reading _Malum quod minimum est, id minimum est malum._ PLAUTUS.
regard something as probable or likely
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come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading WHICH THE READER WILL FIND LIKE A ROASTED MAGGOT, SHORT AND SWEET.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading HENRY MORE.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.
I'll
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From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.
idnounUS /ɪd/
a state in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading _Malum quod minimum est, id minimum est malum._ PLAUTUS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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prefer or wish to do something
From this reading WHICH THE READER WILL FIND LIKE A ROASTED MAGGOT, SHORT AND SWEET.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
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MAGGOTnounUS /ˈmæɡət/
the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter
From this reading WHICH THE READER WILL FIND LIKE A ROASTED MAGGOT, SHORT AND SWEET.
Malum
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From this reading _Malum quod minimum est, id minimum est malum._ PLAUTUS.
minimumnounUS /ˈmɪnəməm/
the smallest possible quantity
From this reading _Malum quod minimum est, id minimum est malum._ PLAUTUS.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HENRY MORE.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.
PLAUTUSnounUS /ˈplaʊtəs/
comic dramatist of ancient Rome (253?-184 BC)
From this reading _Malum quod minimum est, id minimum est malum._ PLAUTUS.
PRECEPTORIAL
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From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.
PRESCRIPTIONnounUS /prəˈskrɪpʃən/
directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.
quod
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From this reading _Malum quod minimum est, id minimum est malum._ PLAUTUS.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading WHICH THE READER WILL FIND LIKE A ROASTED MAGGOT, SHORT AND SWEET.
ROASTEDadjectiveUS /ˈroʊstəd/
(meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven
From this reading WHICH THE READER WILL FIND LIKE A ROASTED MAGGOT, SHORT AND SWEET.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading WHICH THE READER WILL FIND LIKE A ROASTED MAGGOT, SHORT AND SWEET.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading WHICH THE READER WILL FIND LIKE A ROASTED MAGGOT, SHORT AND SWEET.
TAKENadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHICH THE READER WILL FIND LIKE A ROASTED MAGGOT, SHORT AND SWEET.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.
a fact that has been verified
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH THE READER WILL FIND LIKE A ROASTED MAGGOT, SHORT AND SWEET.
which person or people
From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.
wightnounUS /waɪt/
a human being; “wight” is an archaic term
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading WHICH THE READER WILL FIND LIKE A ROASTED MAGGOT, SHORT AND SWEET.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
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