used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
accentsnounUS /ˈæksents/
plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading In accents low and mellifluously cadent, he said: “Dear friends: It would ill become me to attempt to emulate the magnificent eloquence of the reverend barkers who have addressed you.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading To his usual rotundity of paunch and rubicundity and sleekness of visage, the warmth of his complimentary-adjectived reception had added a glow of self-complacency, which gave his countenance the shine and sheen of transfiguration.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading In accents low and mellifluously cadent, he said: “Dear friends: It would ill become me to attempt to emulate the magnificent eloquence of the reverend barkers who have addressed you.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
(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 Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
any thing at all
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In accents low and mellifluously cadent, he said: “Dear friends: It would ill become me to attempt to emulate the magnificent eloquence of the reverend barkers who have addressed you.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
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 In accents low and mellifluously cadent, he said: “Dear friends: It would ill become me to attempt to emulate the magnificent eloquence of the reverend barkers who have addressed you.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In accents low and mellifluously cadent, he said: “Dear friends: It would ill become me to attempt to emulate the magnificent eloquence of the reverend barkers who have addressed you.
give a benediction to
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
BLESSEDNESSnounUS /ˈblesədnəs/
a state of supreme happiness
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
BLOOD-SUCKERS
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From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
bountiesnounUS /ˈbaʊntiz/
plural of “bounty” — 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 Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
cadentadjective
marked by a rhythmical cadence
From this reading In accents low and mellifluously cadent, he said: “Dear friends: It would ill become me to attempt to emulate the magnificent eloquence of the reverend barkers who have addressed you.
CHARITYnounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
complimentary-adjectived
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From this reading To his usual rotundity of paunch and rubicundity and sleekness of visage, the warmth of his complimentary-adjectived reception had added a glow of self-complacency, which gave his countenance the shine and sheen of transfiguration.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading To his usual rotundity of paunch and rubicundity and sleekness of visage, the warmth of his complimentary-adjectived reception had added a glow of self-complacency, which gave his countenance the shine and sheen of transfiguration.
dearly loved
From this reading In accents low and mellifluously cadent, he said: “Dear friends: It would ill become me to attempt to emulate the magnificent eloquence of the reverend barkers who have addressed you.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
DISCOURSESnounUS /dɪˈskɔːrsɪz/
plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
DISPENSEverbUS /dɪˈspens/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
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 HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading In accents low and mellifluously cadent, he said: “Dear friends: It would ill become me to attempt to emulate the magnificent eloquence of the reverend barkers who have addressed you.
emulateverbUS /ˈemjəleɪt/
strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
From this reading In accents low and mellifluously cadent, he said: “Dear friends: It would ill become me to attempt to emulate the magnificent eloquence of the reverend barkers who have addressed you.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
enrapturedadjectiveUS /enˈræptʃərd/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading THE Honorable and Holy One a Maker was in especially good fettle to-day.
the organ of sight
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
fettlenoun
a state of fitness and good health
From this reading THE Honorable and Holy One a Maker was in especially good fettle to-day.
FLEAnounUS /fliː/
any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
fleasnounUS /fliːz/
plural of “flea” — any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In accents low and mellifluously cadent, he said: “Dear friends: It would ill become me to attempt to emulate the magnificent eloquence of the reverend barkers who have addressed you.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To his usual rotundity of paunch and rubicundity and sleekness of visage, the warmth of his complimentary-adjectived reception had added a glow of self-complacency, which gave his countenance the shine and sheen of transfiguration.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading To his usual rotundity of paunch and rubicundity and sleekness of visage, the warmth of his complimentary-adjectived reception had added a glow of self-complacency, which gave his countenance the shine and sheen of transfiguration.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE Honorable and Holy One a Maker was in especially good fettle to-day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To his usual rotundity of paunch and rubicundity and sleekness of visage, the warmth of his complimentary-adjectived reception had added a glow of self-complacency, which gave his countenance the shine and sheen of transfiguration.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In accents low and mellifluously cadent, he said: “Dear friends: It would ill become me to attempt to emulate the magnificent eloquence of the reverend barkers who have addressed you.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
heavenward-lifted
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From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To his usual rotundity of paunch and rubicundity and sleekness of visage, the warmth of his complimentary-adjectived reception had added a glow of self-complacency, which gave his countenance the shine and sheen of transfiguration.
HolinessnounUS /ˈhoʊlinəs/
the quality of being holy
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
HonorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading THE Honorable and Holy One a Maker was in especially good fettle to-day.
HOW
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From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading In accents low and mellifluously cadent, he said: “Dear friends: It would ill become me to attempt to emulate the magnificent eloquence of the reverend barkers who have addressed you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE Honorable and Holy One a Maker was in especially good fettle to-day.
INCIDENTALLYadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
insomuchadverb
to such an extent or degree; so
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
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 HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In accents low and mellifluously cadent, he said: “Dear friends: It would ill become me to attempt to emulate the magnificent eloquence of the reverend barkers who have addressed you.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading In accents low and mellifluously cadent, he said: “Dear friends: It would ill become me to attempt to emulate the magnificent eloquence of the reverend barkers who have addressed you.
MAKERnounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In accents low and mellifluously cadent, he said: “Dear friends: It would ill become me to attempt to emulate the magnificent eloquence of the reverend barkers who have addressed you.
mellifluously
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From this reading In accents low and mellifluously cadent, he said: “Dear friends: It would ill become me to attempt to emulate the magnificent eloquence of the reverend barkers who have addressed you.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
overflowingly
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From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
paunchnoun
a protruding abdomen
From this reading To his usual rotundity of paunch and rubicundity and sleekness of visage, the warmth of his complimentary-adjectived reception had added a glow of self-complacency, which gave his countenance the shine and sheen of transfiguration.
PAYSnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
quaffedverbUS /ˈkwɑːfəd/
past form of “quaff” — to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
quaffs
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From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
rarestadjectiveUS /ˈrerəst/
superlative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading To his usual rotundity of paunch and rubicundity and sleekness of visage, the warmth of his complimentary-adjectived reception had added a glow of self-complacency, which gave his countenance the shine and sheen of transfiguration.
reverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading In accents low and mellifluously cadent, he said: “Dear friends: It would ill become me to attempt to emulate the magnificent eloquence of the reverend barkers who have addressed you.
rotunditynoun
the roundness of a 3-dimensional object
From this reading To his usual rotundity of paunch and rubicundity and sleekness of visage, the warmth of his complimentary-adjectived reception had added a glow of self-complacency, which gave his countenance the shine and sheen of transfiguration.
rubicundity
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From this reading To his usual rotundity of paunch and rubicundity and sleekness of visage, the warmth of his complimentary-adjectived reception had added a glow of self-complacency, which gave his countenance the shine and sheen of transfiguration.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
sanctimoniousnessnoun
the quality of being hypocritically devout
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
self-complacencynoun
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading To his usual rotundity of paunch and rubicundity and sleekness of visage, the warmth of his complimentary-adjectived reception had added a glow of self-complacency, which gave his countenance the shine and sheen of transfiguration.
seventh-day
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From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
sheennounUS /ʃiːn/
the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
From this reading To his usual rotundity of paunch and rubicundity and sleekness of visage, the warmth of his complimentary-adjectived reception had added a glow of self-complacency, which gave his countenance the shine and sheen of transfiguration.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading To his usual rotundity of paunch and rubicundity and sleekness of visage, the warmth of his complimentary-adjectived reception had added a glow of self-complacency, which gave his countenance the shine and sheen of transfiguration.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
sleeknessnoun
the quality of being well-groomed and neatly tailored
From this reading To his usual rotundity of paunch and rubicundity and sleekness of visage, the warmth of his complimentary-adjectived reception had added a glow of self-complacency, which gave his countenance the shine and sheen of transfiguration.
SUGGESTSverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
to-day
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From this reading THE Honorable and Holy One a Maker was in especially good fettle to-day.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
transfigurationnoun
(Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus
From this reading To his usual rotundity of paunch and rubicundity and sleekness of visage, the warmth of his complimentary-adjectived reception had added a glow of self-complacency, which gave his countenance the shine and sheen of transfiguration.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading To his usual rotundity of paunch and rubicundity and sleekness of visage, the warmth of his complimentary-adjectived reception had added a glow of self-complacency, which gave his countenance the shine and sheen of transfiguration.
VANDERBILLION
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From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
vintagenounUS /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/
a season's yield of wine from a vineyard
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
visagenounUS /ˈvɪzədʒ/
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading To his usual rotundity of paunch and rubicundity and sleekness of visage, the warmth of his complimentary-adjectived reception had added a glow of self-complacency, which gave his countenance the shine and sheen of transfiguration.
WAGESnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading To his usual rotundity of paunch and rubicundity and sleekness of visage, the warmth of his complimentary-adjectived reception had added a glow of self-complacency, which gave his countenance the shine and sheen of transfiguration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE Honorable and Holy One a Maker was in especially good fettle to-day.
(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 Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To his usual rotundity of paunch and rubicundity and sleekness of visage, the warmth of his complimentary-adjectived reception had added a glow of self-complacency, which gave his countenance the shine and sheen of transfiguration.
which person or people
From this reading THE HOLY ONE A MAKER OF LONG PRAYERS AND SHORT WAGES DISCOURSES ON THE BLESSEDNESS OF CHARITY TO POOR DOGS, AND SHOWS HOW IT INCIDENTALLY PAYS THE BLOOD-SUCKERS WHO DISPENSE IT.—LADY VANDERBILLION FLEA SUGGESTS A CHARITY BALL.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Having dined well of this earth’s bounties, and afterwards in silent communion quaffed deep quaffs of the “Wine of Holiness” of the oldest and rarest vintage, he was overflowingly full of beaming sanctimoniousness and charity, and his seventh-day eye was more highly enlarged and heavenward-lifted than usual; insomuch that all the lady fleas were enraptured, and said he was an angel, and too beautiful for anything, bless him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In accents low and mellifluously cadent, he said: “Dear friends: It would ill become me to attempt to emulate the magnificent eloquence of the reverend barkers who have addressed you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In accents low and mellifluously cadent, he said: “Dear friends: It would ill become me to attempt to emulate the magnificent eloquence of the reverend barkers who have addressed you.
