used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
(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 THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
AWAKEadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
bamboozleverb
conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end
From this reading THE bamboozle of the Bell of Liberty had been a grand success while it lasted.
BARKERSnounUS /ˈbɑːrkərz/
plural of “barker” — someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE bamboozle of the Bell of Liberty had been a grand success while it lasted.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading THE bamboozle of the Bell of Liberty had been a grand success while it lasted.
placed in a grave
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
CONFERENCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
decreedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
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 THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
an old word for “before”
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
opinion or judgment
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
fiendishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːndɪʃ/
extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading THE bamboozle of the Bell of Liberty had been a grand success while it lasted.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
GROWLnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE bamboozle of the Bell of Liberty had been a grand success while it lasted.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
hypnotizedadjectiveUS /ˈhɪpnətaɪzd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE bamboozle of the Bell of Liberty had been a grand success while it lasted.
JOINTnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
immediately past
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading THE bamboozle of the Bell of Liberty had been a grand success while it lasted.
the sound of laughing
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading THE bamboozle of the Bell of Liberty had been a grand success while it lasted.
Liberty'snounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːz/
possessive form of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
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 THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
mercilesslyadverbUS /ˈmɜːrsələsli/
without pity; in a merciless manner
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
mockedverbUS /mɑːkt/
past form of “mock” — treat with contempt
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
narcotism
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
an amount of time
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
PIETYDOM
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
pokedverbUS /poʊkt/
past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
realitiesnounUS /ˌriːˈælətiːz/
plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
determined
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
REVIVALnounUS /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
bringing again into activity and prominence
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
REVOLTnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
SALARIEDadjectiveUS /ˈsælərid/
receiving a salary
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
SALVATIONnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
only a very short time before
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
skeletonnounUS /ˈskelətən/
something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
smiteverb
inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
smote
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From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
sneakverbUS /sniːk/
to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
starvationnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading THE bamboozle of the Bell of Liberty had been a grand success while it lasted.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
THREATENverbUS /ˈθretən/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE TIMES OUT OF JOINT.—THE POLICE DOGS GROWL AND THREATEN REVOLT.—THE SALARIED BARKERS AWAKE AND GET UP A “REVIVAL.”—GREAT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE GREAT LIGHTS OF PIETYDOM.—A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL, AND A PULL ALTOGETHER, FOR THE SALVATION OF THE DOGS, RESOLVED ON.
precisely as stated
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As a dream, a stimulating mental narcotism, a beautiful period of sweet oblivion, into which the hard and cruel facts of the dogs’ daily lives had been thrown and temporarily buried, it was very restful and enjoyable to them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE bamboozle of the Bell of Liberty had been a grand success while it lasted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With skeleton hands they smote them on the head and in the stomach, and with mercilessly cruel fingers poked open their hypnotized eyes, and with fiendish laughter mocked them, and bade them look and see that in spite of Liberty Shows of every sort, the times were somehow out of joint.
but in spite of that
From this reading But starvation, disease and universal tyranny, though buried, were not decreed out of being; and scarcely had the last tones of sweet Liberty’s Bell died out and the show closed, ere those horrid realities began to creep and sneak from their graves and smite the yet dazed and dreaming dogs.
