(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 All that were not struggling by serving the Monstrous Fleas at the Handle were wandering around carrying little fleas and hunting hard for bones and scraps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HELL AND CHAOS IN CANISVILLE.—TRAMP DOGS.—RISE OF THE APOLOGIST PHILOSOPHERS.—WHATSOEVER IS IS RIGHT.—THEIR PROVERB FOUNDRY.
APOLOGISTnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒəst/
a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution
From this reading HELL AND CHAOS IN CANISVILLE.—TRAMP DOGS.—RISE OF THE APOLOGIST PHILOSOPHERS.—WHATSOEVER IS IS RIGHT.—THEIR PROVERB FOUNDRY.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading All that were not struggling by serving the Monstrous Fleas at the Handle were wandering around carrying little fleas and hunting hard for bones and scraps.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All that were not struggling by serving the Monstrous Fleas at the Handle were wandering around carrying little fleas and hunting hard for bones and scraps.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Dogs everywhere were the property of the fleas, either by direct settlement on their bodies or by deputy.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading All that were not struggling by serving the Monstrous Fleas at the Handle were wandering around carrying little fleas and hunting hard for bones and scraps.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dogs everywhere were the property of the fleas, either by direct settlement on their bodies or by deputy.
CANISVILLE
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From this reading HELL AND CHAOS IN CANISVILLE.—TRAMP DOGS.—RISE OF THE APOLOGIST PHILOSOPHERS.—WHATSOEVER IS IS RIGHT.—THEIR PROVERB FOUNDRY.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading All that were not struggling by serving the Monstrous Fleas at the Handle were wandering around carrying little fleas and hunting hard for bones and scraps.
CHAOSnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading HELL AND CHAOS IN CANISVILLE.—TRAMP DOGS.—RISE OF THE APOLOGIST PHILOSOPHERS.—WHATSOEVER IS IS RIGHT.—THEIR PROVERB FOUNDRY.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading Dogs everywhere were the property of the fleas, either by direct settlement on their bodies or by deputy.
devourverbUS /dɪˈvaʊər/
destroy completely
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
command with authority
From this reading Dogs everywhere were the property of the fleas, either by direct settlement on their bodies or by deputy.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading HELL AND CHAOS IN CANISVILLE.—TRAMP DOGS.—RISE OF THE APOLOGIST PHILOSOPHERS.—WHATSOEVER IS IS RIGHT.—THEIR PROVERB FOUNDRY.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
one or the other of two
From this reading Dogs everywhere were the property of the fleas, either by direct settlement on their bodies or by deputy.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Dogs everywhere were the property of the fleas, either by direct settlement on their bodies or by deputy.
fleasnounUS /fliːz/
plural of “flea” — any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap
From this reading Dogs everywhere were the property of the fleas, either by direct settlement on their bodies or by deputy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
FOUNDRYnounUS /ˈfaʊndri/
factory where metal castings are produced
From this reading HELL AND CHAOS IN CANISVILLE.—TRAMP DOGS.—RISE OF THE APOLOGIST PHILOSOPHERS.—WHATSOEVER IS IS RIGHT.—THEIR PROVERB FOUNDRY.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading All that were not struggling by serving the Monstrous Fleas at the Handle were wandering around carrying little fleas and hunting hard for bones and scraps.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading All that were not struggling by serving the Monstrous Fleas at the Handle were wandering around carrying little fleas and hunting hard for bones and scraps.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading HELL AND CHAOS IN CANISVILLE.—TRAMP DOGS.—RISE OF THE APOLOGIST PHILOSOPHERS.—WHATSOEVER IS IS RIGHT.—THEIR PROVERB FOUNDRY.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading All that were not struggling by serving the Monstrous Fleas at the Handle were wandering around carrying little fleas and hunting hard for bones and scraps.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HELL AND CHAOS IN CANISVILLE.—TRAMP DOGS.—RISE OF THE APOLOGIST PHILOSOPHERS.—WHATSOEVER IS IS RIGHT.—THEIR PROVERB FOUNDRY.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HELL AND CHAOS IN CANISVILLE.—TRAMP DOGS.—RISE OF THE APOLOGIST PHILOSOPHERS.—WHATSOEVER IS IS RIGHT.—THEIR PROVERB FOUNDRY.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All that were not struggling by serving the Monstrous Fleas at the Handle were wandering around carrying little fleas and hunting hard for bones and scraps.
MonstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading All that were not struggling by serving the Monstrous Fleas at the Handle were wandering around carrying little fleas and hunting hard for bones and scraps.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HELL AND CHAOS IN CANISVILLE.—TRAMP DOGS.—RISE OF THE APOLOGIST PHILOSOPHERS.—WHATSOEVER IS IS RIGHT.—THEIR PROVERB FOUNDRY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dogs everywhere were the property of the fleas, either by direct settlement on their bodies or by deputy.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
PHILOSOPHERSnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading HELL AND CHAOS IN CANISVILLE.—TRAMP DOGS.—RISE OF THE APOLOGIST PHILOSOPHERS.—WHATSOEVER IS IS RIGHT.—THEIR PROVERB FOUNDRY.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Dogs everywhere were the property of the fleas, either by direct settlement on their bodies or by deputy.
PROVERBnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading HELL AND CHAOS IN CANISVILLE.—TRAMP DOGS.—RISE OF THE APOLOGIST PHILOSOPHERS.—WHATSOEVER IS IS RIGHT.—THEIR PROVERB FOUNDRY.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading CHAOS reigned in Canisville.
precisely, exactly
From this reading HELL AND CHAOS IN CANISVILLE.—TRAMP DOGS.—RISE OF THE APOLOGIST PHILOSOPHERS.—WHATSOEVER IS IS RIGHT.—THEIR PROVERB FOUNDRY.
move upward
From this reading HELL AND CHAOS IN CANISVILLE.—TRAMP DOGS.—RISE OF THE APOLOGIST PHILOSOPHERS.—WHATSOEVER IS IS RIGHT.—THEIR PROVERB FOUNDRY.
scrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading All that were not struggling by serving the Monstrous Fleas at the Handle were wandering around carrying little fleas and hunting hard for bones and scraps.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading All that were not struggling by serving the Monstrous Fleas at the Handle were wandering around carrying little fleas and hunting hard for bones and scraps.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Dogs everywhere were the property of the fleas, either by direct settlement on their bodies or by deputy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading All that were not struggling by serving the Monstrous Fleas at the Handle were wandering around carrying little fleas and hunting hard for bones and scraps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HELL AND CHAOS IN CANISVILLE.—TRAMP DOGS.—RISE OF THE APOLOGIST PHILOSOPHERS.—WHATSOEVER IS IS RIGHT.—THEIR PROVERB FOUNDRY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HELL AND CHAOS IN CANISVILLE.—TRAMP DOGS.—RISE OF THE APOLOGIST PHILOSOPHERS.—WHATSOEVER IS IS RIGHT.—THEIR PROVERB FOUNDRY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
TRAMPnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading HELL AND CHAOS IN CANISVILLE.—TRAMP DOGS.—RISE OF THE APOLOGIST PHILOSOPHERS.—WHATSOEVER IS IS RIGHT.—THEIR PROVERB FOUNDRY.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Hell seemed to have grown so hungry for victims that it had not patience to wait for the coming down of the dogs to _it_, in the natural course of time, but had gone up to devour them on earth.
migratory
From this reading All that were not struggling by serving the Monstrous Fleas at the Handle were wandering around carrying little fleas and hunting hard for bones and scraps.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dogs everywhere were the property of the fleas, either by direct settlement on their bodies or by deputy.
WHATSOEVERadjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading HELL AND CHAOS IN CANISVILLE.—TRAMP DOGS.—RISE OF THE APOLOGIST PHILOSOPHERS.—WHATSOEVER IS IS RIGHT.—THEIR PROVERB FOUNDRY.
