Chapter XXIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

(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 THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

past form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading He was a portly flea, of most benevolent aspect, and seemed to be the very embodiment of sincerity.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

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From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading He had a mild and beautiful God-Bless-You-My-Children eye, and a beautifully sympathetic O-How-I-Love-You mouth, which at once inspired respect.

in a beautiful manner

From this reading He had a mild and beautiful God-Bless-You-My-Children eye, and a beautifully sympathetic O-How-I-Love-You mouth, which at once inspired respect.

intending or showing kindness

From this reading He was a portly flea, of most benevolent aspect, and seemed to be the very embodiment of sincerity.

unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

marked by a rhythmical cadence

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

greatly pleased

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

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 WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

plural of “dos” — the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

to say again or imitate

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

one or the other of two

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

a new personification of a familiar idea

From this reading He was a portly flea, of most benevolent aspect, and seemed to be the very embodiment of sincerity.

filled with wonder and delight

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

the organ of sight

From this reading He had a mild and beautiful God-Bless-You-My-Children eye, and a beautifully sympathetic O-How-I-Love-You mouth, which at once inspired respect.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

plural of “flea” — any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

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From this reading He had a mild and beautiful God-Bless-You-My-Children eye, and a beautifully sympathetic O-How-I-Love-You mouth, which at once inspired respect.

to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had a mild and beautiful God-Bless-You-My-Children eye, and a beautifully sympathetic O-How-I-Love-You mouth, which at once inspired respect.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading He had a mild and beautiful God-Bless-You-My-Children eye, and a beautifully sympathetic O-How-I-Love-You mouth, which at once inspired respect.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

the act of rearranging things to give a misleading impression

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

and nothing more

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

a terrorist organization founded by Osama bin Laden in the 1980s to provide money and recruit fighters around the world

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading He had a mild and beautiful God-Bless-You-My-Children eye, and a beautifully sympathetic O-How-I-Love-You mouth, which at once inspired respect.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He was a portly flea, of most benevolent aspect, and seemed to be the very embodiment of sincerity.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading He had a mild and beautiful God-Bless-You-My-Children eye, and a beautifully sympathetic O-How-I-Love-You mouth, which at once inspired respect.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

throughout a period of time

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had a mild and beautiful God-Bless-You-My-Children eye, and a beautifully sympathetic O-How-I-Love-You mouth, which at once inspired respect.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

on one occasion

From this reading He had a mild and beautiful God-Bless-You-My-Children eye, and a beautifully sympathetic O-How-I-Love-You mouth, which at once inspired respect.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

euphemisms for “fat”

From this reading He was a portly flea, of most benevolent aspect, and seemed to be the very embodiment of sincerity.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

established beyond doubt

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He had a mild and beautiful God-Bless-You-My-Children eye, and a beautifully sympathetic O-How-I-Love-You mouth, which at once inspired respect.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He was a portly flea, of most benevolent aspect, and seemed to be the very embodiment of sincerity.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading He was a portly flea, of most benevolent aspect, and seemed to be the very embodiment of sincerity.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

with low volume

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

express in speech

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

suffering from lack of food

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

a datum that can be represented numerically

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading He had a mild and beautiful God-Bless-You-My-Children eye, and a beautifully sympathetic O-How-I-Love-You mouth, which at once inspired respect.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

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From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was a portly flea, of most benevolent aspect, and seemed to be the very embodiment of sincerity.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was a portly flea, of most benevolent aspect, and seemed to be the very embodiment of sincerity.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.

at the time that

From this reading And when he opened his mouth to speak, his softly cadent voice floated o’er the vast assembly of dogs like angelic music, so that they—utter strangers to such delightful sounds—stood entranced, and the Bamboozling Committee beamed glances of perfect satisfaction on one another.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

during the time that

From this reading THEN arose Wilhelm Bunkum Mak Tinley Flea and stepped forward, while all the assembled fleas cheered and applauded to the echo, which made all the dogs think that he must be some extraordinary prophet, either just arisen or just come down.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WILHELM BUNKUM MAK TINLEY DEALS OUT TO THE DOGS SOME TREMENDOUS DOSES OF BUNKUM, BUT THE DOGS’ SWALLOW IS MUCH MORE TREMENDOUS AND THEY GULP IT EASILY.—HE TREATS THEM TO A MASTERLY EXHIBITION OF HIS ART OF STATISTIC AND AVERAGE JUGGLING.—THE STARVING DOGS DELIGHTED AT FINDING THEMSELVES PROVED SO WEALTHY.