used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HARDLY had Carnivorous resumed his seat, when there was a great commotion among the fleas behind.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading HARDLY had Carnivorous resumed his seat, when there was a great commotion among the fleas behind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
BAMBOOZLEverb
conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading HARDLY had Carnivorous resumed his seat, when there was a great commotion among the fleas behind.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Oh, I shall burst if I don’t testify.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was caused by Pharaoh Phrique, upon whom the Spirit of Prophecy had just descended.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
CarnivorousadjectiveUS /kɑːrˈnɪvərəs/
relating to or characteristic of carnivores
From this reading HARDLY had Carnivorous resumed his seat, when there was a great commotion among the fleas behind.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading It was caused by Pharaoh Phrique, upon whom the Spirit of Prophecy had just descended.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading HARDLY had Carnivorous resumed his seat, when there was a great commotion among the fleas behind.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading It was caused by Pharaoh Phrique, upon whom the Spirit of Prophecy had just descended.
don't
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From this reading Oh, I shall burst if I don’t testify.”
EQUALITYnounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
to an extreme degree
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
fleasnounUS /fliːz/
plural of “flea” — any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap
From this reading HARDLY had Carnivorous resumed his seat, when there was a great commotion among the fleas behind.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading HARDLY had Carnivorous resumed his seat, when there was a great commotion among the fleas behind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HARDLY had Carnivorous resumed his seat, when there was a great commotion among the fleas behind.
only a very short time before
From this reading HARDLY had Carnivorous resumed his seat, when there was a great commotion among the fleas behind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rising, he shouted, “I want to testify.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Rising, he shouted, “I want to testify.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Oh, I shall burst if I don’t testify.”
IRRESISTIBLYadverbUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was caused by Pharaoh Phrique, upon whom the Spirit of Prophecy had just descended.
and nothing more
From this reading It was caused by Pharaoh Phrique, upon whom the Spirit of Prophecy had just descended.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
MAKnounUS /mæk/
a terrorist organization founded by Osama bin Laden in the 1980s to provide money and recruit fighters around the world
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
MOVESnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, I shall burst if I don’t testify.”
OVERDOESverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʌz/
third-person singular of “overdo” — do something to an excessive degree
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
PHARAOHnounUS /ˈferoʊ/
the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
PHRIQUE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
PIOUSadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
ProphecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading It was caused by Pharaoh Phrique, upon whom the Spirit of Prophecy had just descended.
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading HARDLY had Carnivorous resumed his seat, when there was a great commotion among the fleas behind.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Rising, he shouted, “I want to testify.
SATANnounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading HARDLY had Carnivorous resumed his seat, when there was a great commotion among the fleas behind.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Oh, I shall burst if I don’t testify.”
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Rising, he shouted, “I want to testify.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
TESTIFYverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading HARDLY had Carnivorous resumed his seat, when there was a great commotion among the fleas behind.
TINLEY
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From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was caused by Pharaoh Phrique, upon whom the Spirit of Prophecy had just descended.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Rising, he shouted, “I want to testify.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HARDLY had Carnivorous resumed his seat, when there was a great commotion among the fleas behind.
at the time that
From this reading HARDLY had Carnivorous resumed his seat, when there was a great commotion among the fleas behind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was caused by Pharaoh Phrique, upon whom the Spirit of Prophecy had just descended.
WRECKSnounUS /reks/
plural of “wreck” — something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading THE SPIRIT IRRESISTIBLY MOVES PHARAOH PHRIQUE TO TESTIFY OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.—WHICH SHOWS THAT SATAN CAN SOMETIMES BE EXCEEDINGLY PIOUS.—PHRIQUE OVERDOES HIS PART AND NEARLY WRECKS THE BAMBOOZLE.—MAK TINLEY TO THE RESCUE.
