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The Dogs and the Fleas By One of the Dogs
The Dogs and the Fleas By One of the Dogs

Chapter XXXVII

Chapter 37 of The Dogs and the Fleas By One of the Dogs is here in full — 47 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.
AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.
£. s. d., $$$$$$, of the diocese of Upper Suckerdom and all Flunkeydom.
He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.
I can only support my brother by pointing out how we can _apply_ his Going Down Gospel.
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The Dogs and the Fleas By One of the Dogs

Chapter XXXVII

Chapter 37 of The Dogs and the Fleas By One of the Dogs is here in full — 47 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.
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AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.
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£. s. d., $$$$$$, of the diocese of Upper Suckerdom and all Flunkeydom.
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He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.
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I can only support my brother by pointing out how we can _apply_ his Going Down Gospel.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

archbishop noun US /ˈɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

a bishop of highest rank

From this reading “THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.”

Asthmatic noun US /æzˈmætɪk/

a person suffering from asthma

From this reading “He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.”

bounty noun US /ˈbaʊnti/

payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military

From this reading “He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.”

diocese noun US /ˈdaɪəsiːz/

the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop

From this reading “£. s. d., $$$$$$, of the diocese of Upper Suckerdom and all Flunkeydom.”

Heaven's noun US /ˈhevənz/

possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

infallible adjective US /ˌɪnˈfæləbəl/

incapable of failure or error

From this reading “THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.”

stunning adjective US /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

commanding attention

From this reading “AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.”

titled adjective US /ˈtaɪtəld/

belonging to the peerage

From this reading “THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.”

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short interval adjective + noun

In this reading “AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.”

good fortune adjective + noun

an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes

In this reading “He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.”

recover from verb + particle

In this reading “AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 £. s. d., $$$$$$, of the diocese of Upper Suckerdom and all Flunkeydom.

almoners

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

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading I can only support my brother by pointing out how we can _apply_ his Going Down Gospel.

ARCHBISHOPnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

a bishop of highest rank

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

Archdeaconnoun

(Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

ASconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/

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

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

AsthmaticnounUS /æzˈmætɪk/

a person suffering from asthma

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

bountynounUS /ˈbaʊnti/

payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

BrethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

BrothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

BUTconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I can only support my brother by pointing out how we can _apply_ his Going Down Gospel.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

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

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I can only support my brother by pointing out how we can _apply_ his Going Down Gospel.

chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

CHURCHnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

dnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading £. s. d., $$$$$$, of the diocese of Upper Suckerdom and all Flunkeydom.

diocesenounUS /ˈdaɪəsiːz/

the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop

From this reading £. s. d., $$$$$$, of the diocese of Upper Suckerdom and all Flunkeydom.

DISCONTENT-DIVERTING

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

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

divinely-appointed

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

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

DOGnounUS /dɔːɡ/

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 MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

DOGSnounUS /dɑːɡz/

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 MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

DOWNadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/

render capable or able for some task

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

FnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

Fatdog

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

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

FILLINGnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

Flunkeydom

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

From this reading £. s. d., $$$$$$, of the diocese of Upper Suckerdom and all Flunkeydom.

fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/

at or to or toward the front

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

GOINGnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

GospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/

the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

Heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/

possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

HolynounUS /ˈhoʊli/

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

how

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

From this reading I can only support my brother by pointing out how we can _apply_ his Going Down Gospel.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

INFALLIBLEadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfæləbəl/

incapable of failure or error

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

KnounUS /keɪ/

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

LnounUS /el/

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

LIFTINGverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

Mostest

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

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

MUCHadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

MUSICnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

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

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

NOTadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

OnounUS /oʊ/

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading I can only support my brother by pointing out how we can _apply_ his Going Down Gospel.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I can only support my brother by pointing out how we can _apply_ his Going Down Gospel.

PnounUS /piː/

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

Paunchiana

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

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

PICTURESnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərz/

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

PLETHORICadjective

excessively abundant

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

pointingverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading I can only support my brother by pointing out how we can _apply_ his Going Down Gospel.

presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

Reverendest

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

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

snounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading £. s. d., $$$$$$, of the diocese of Upper Suckerdom and all Flunkeydom.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

SHOWSnounUS /ʃoʊz/

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

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

SOconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

steppedverbUS /stept/

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

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

STOMACHnounUS /ˈstʌmək/

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

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

stunningadjectiveUS /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

commanding attention

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

Suckerdom

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

From this reading £. s. d., $$$$$$, of the diocese of Upper Suckerdom and all Flunkeydom.

Suckerius

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

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading I can only support my brother by pointing out how we can _apply_ his Going Down Gospel.

TnounUS /tiː/

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

THEMpronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

TITLEDadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪtəld/

belonging to the peerage

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

UPadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

UpperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/

the topmost one of two

From this reading £. s. d., $$$$$$, of the diocese of Upper Suckerdom and all Flunkeydom.

Veriest

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

From this reading AFTER a short interval, to enable the assembly to recover from the stunning effect of the great Gospel of Going Down, there stepped forward His Grace, the Veriest, Mostest, Reverendest Archbishop Plethoric Dog, L.I.C.K.F.O.O.T.

VERYadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

VICTUALSnoun

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

WAYnounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE MUCH TITLED ARCHBISHOP PLETHORIC DOG SHOWS THE INFALLIBLE WAY OF GOING DOWN TO THE DOGS AND LIFTING THEM UP TO CHURCH.—MUSIC AND PICTURES.—NOT SO STOMACH FILLING AS VICTUALS, BUT VERY DISCONTENT-DIVERTING.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I can only support my brother by pointing out how we can _apply_ his Going Down Gospel.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He said: “Brethren, the called and chosen, the divinely-appointed almoners of Heaven’s bounty, I congratulate my most Reverend, Asthmatic and Holy Brother, Archdeacon Suckerius P. Paunchiana Fatdog, upon the very able manner in which he has presented before you the Gospel of Going Down, and you on the happiness and good fortune of listening to him.

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