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From this reading 1.—AN AWFUL FIND.—KING HONEST LABOR DEAD; WHICH SHOWS THAT PLENTY TO EAT IS BETTER THAN TO BE A SHAM KING.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 1.—AN AWFUL FIND.—KING HONEST LABOR DEAD; WHICH SHOWS THAT PLENTY TO EAT IS BETTER THAN TO BE A SHAM KING.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 1.—AN AWFUL FIND.—KING HONEST LABOR DEAD; WHICH SHOWS THAT PLENTY TO EAT IS BETTER THAN TO BE A SHAM KING.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
APOTHEOSISnounUS /əˌpɑːθiˈoʊsəs/
model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
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inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
surrounding, or on every side of, something
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
AWFULadjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading 1.—AN AWFUL FIND.—KING HONEST LABOR DEAD; WHICH SHOWS THAT PLENTY TO EAT IS BETTER THAN TO BE A SHAM KING.
BAMBOOZLEverb
conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end
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Bamboozling
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From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 1.—AN AWFUL FIND.—KING HONEST LABOR DEAD; WHICH SHOWS THAT PLENTY TO EAT IS BETTER THAN TO BE A SHAM KING.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
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(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading 1.—AN AWFUL FIND.—KING HONEST LABOR DEAD; WHICH SHOWS THAT PLENTY TO EAT IS BETTER THAN TO BE A SHAM KING.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
CEREMONIESnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
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CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading 1.—AN AWFUL FIND.—KING HONEST LABOR DEAD; WHICH SHOWS THAT PLENTY TO EAT IS BETTER THAN TO BE A SHAM KING.
deliriumnounUS /dɪˈlɪriəm/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
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 Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
take in solid food
From this reading 1.—AN AWFUL FIND.—KING HONEST LABOR DEAD; WHICH SHOWS THAT PLENTY TO EAT IS BETTER THAN TO BE A SHAM KING.
either extremity of something that has length
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indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading 1.—AN AWFUL FIND.—KING HONEST LABOR DEAD; WHICH SHOWS THAT PLENTY TO EAT IS BETTER THAN TO BE A SHAM KING.
FLEASnounUS /fliːz/
plural of “flea” — any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap
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GORGEOUSadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
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past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading A wonderful thing now happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He shall be our King.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
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how
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From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
an instinctive motive
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
INIMICALadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɪmɪkəl/
not friendly
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intimatesnounUS /ˈɪntəməts/
plural of “intimate” — someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 1.—AN AWFUL FIND.—KING HONEST LABOR DEAD; WHICH SHOWS THAT PLENTY TO EAT IS BETTER THAN TO BE A SHAM KING.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
and nothing more
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading 1.—AN AWFUL FIND.—KING HONEST LABOR DEAD; WHICH SHOWS THAT PLENTY TO EAT IS BETTER THAN TO BE A SHAM KING.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
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be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
LowlyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊli/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
MUTUALLYadverbUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəli/
in a mutual or shared manner
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not any; not one
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A wonderful thing now happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
and nothing more
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He shall be our King.
a full supply
From this reading 1.—AN AWFUL FIND.—KING HONEST LABOR DEAD; WHICH SHOWS THAT PLENTY TO EAT IS BETTER THAN TO BE A SHAM KING.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading He shall be our King.
SHAMnounUS /ʃæm/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading 1.—AN AWFUL FIND.—KING HONEST LABOR DEAD; WHICH SHOWS THAT PLENTY TO EAT IS BETTER THAN TO BE A SHAM KING.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading 1.—AN AWFUL FIND.—KING HONEST LABOR DEAD; WHICH SHOWS THAT PLENTY TO EAT IS BETTER THAN TO BE A SHAM KING.
simultaneousadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
a male human offspring
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading 1.—AN AWFUL FIND.—KING HONEST LABOR DEAD; WHICH SHOWS THAT PLENTY TO EAT IS BETTER THAN TO BE A SHAM KING.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 1.—AN AWFUL FIND.—KING HONEST LABOR DEAD; WHICH SHOWS THAT PLENTY TO EAT IS BETTER THAN TO BE A SHAM KING.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
a special situation
From this reading A wonderful thing now happened.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 1.—AN AWFUL FIND.—KING HONEST LABOR DEAD; WHICH SHOWS THAT PLENTY TO EAT IS BETTER THAN TO BE A SHAM KING.
ToilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
UNANIMITYnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈnɪməti/
everyone being of one mind
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 1.—AN AWFUL FIND.—KING HONEST LABOR DEAD; WHICH SHOWS THAT PLENTY TO EAT IS BETTER THAN TO BE A SHAM KING.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Exactly how it happened was a secret known only to the Bamboozling Committee and some of their intimates; but just as the delirium of the dogs’ joy was at its height, the whole assembly of the fleas arose as by one simultaneous impulse and cried: “Long live Honest Labor, son of Lowly Toil!
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading A wonderful thing now happened.
