Chapter XXXII

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From this reading They were: (1.) This is a Free Country.

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

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

consisting of or having the hardness of adamant

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

(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 Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

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

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end

From this reading IT was many days before the force of the Great Bamboozle spent itself.

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From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

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

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading IT was many days before the force of the Great Bamboozle spent itself.

past form of “bloat” — become bloated or swollen or puff up

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

(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 Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

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From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

a state at a particular time

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading They were: (1.) This is a Free Country.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading IT was many days before the force of the Great Bamboozle spent itself.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

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 Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

divisible by two

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

at any time

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

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From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

comparative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

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

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading IT was many days before the force of the Great Bamboozle spent itself.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading They were: (1.) This is a Free Country.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

the act of bending the knees in worship or reverence

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

marked with or divided into degrees

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

press or grind with a crushing noise

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

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

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

(informal) very unpleasant

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

engage or hire for work

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

pretentious or silly talk or writing

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

too obvious to be doubted

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

characteristic of or resembling Hell

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

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

From this reading They were: (1.) This is a Free Country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading IT was many days before the force of the Great Bamboozle spent itself.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading IT was many days before the force of the Great Bamboozle spent itself.

the common people generally

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

abnormally large

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

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

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT was many days before the force of the Great Bamboozle spent itself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

above and across; more than

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

deliberately deviant

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

without mercy or pity

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

excessively abundant

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

continue talking

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

in the recent past

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

except for; apart from

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

to move hurriedly

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

a harsh noise made by scraping

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

the act of searching for something

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

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

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

that is looked for

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading IT was many days before the force of the Great Bamboozle spent itself.

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

be hungry; go without food

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

the act of killing yourself

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

deprive of by deceit

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

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

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

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From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

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

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading They were: (1.) This is a Free Country.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though the scramble and scratching for bones was even fiercer than ever; and though the infernal grind at the Handle of the Blood Mill grew daily more hellish, and the cruel greed of the bloated Monstrous Fleas grew daily more adamantine and pitiless; though robbery, murder, death by starvation and suicide grew daily more common, the dogs had been so thoroughly hypnotized that they perversely sought everywhere for a cause for all these things save in the right place.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

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

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

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

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

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

From this reading IT was many days before the force of the Great Bamboozle spent itself.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They had graduated so well in the course of patriotism they had recently been put through that in their midnight meetings together, to bark and talk over their distressful condition, they put up a fac-simile of the great Flag of Canisville and ordered that every meeting be opened by genuflexion to the Flag of Freedom and Prosperity, and closed by prostration to the Flag of Liberty and Plethoric Stomach; and further ordered that all speeches, arguments and discussions should proceed upon certain indubitable and undiscussible premises called Sacred Truths.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They were: (1.) This is a Free Country.

make a soft swishing sound

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SHOWS THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PATRIOTISM TO HUMBUG, STARVE AND SWINDLE THE MASSES WITH; AND NOTHING LIKE STATISTICS TO LIE WITH.—THE GREAT GEE WHIZZ APPEARS, SEEKING SOME ONE TO SELL ITS SERVICES TO.—THE BAMBOOZLERS HIRE IT.