Chapter XL · Chapter 40

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

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading But while I am writing a disquisition on the etymology of the word, the "shiveree" is mustering at Mandluff's store.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading So that there is no good reason why "shiveree," which lives in entire unconsciousness of its French parentage and its Latin grand-parentage, should not find its place in an "American Dictionary."

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

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

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

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

make certain of

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

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

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

an elaborate analytical or explanatory essay or discussion

From this reading But while I am writing a disquisition on the etymology of the word, the "shiveree" is mustering at Mandluff's store.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

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

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading So that there is no good reason why "shiveree," which lives in entire unconsciousness of its French parentage and its Latin grand-parentage, should not find its place in an "American Dictionary."

a history of a word

From this reading But while I am writing a disquisition on the etymology of the word, the "shiveree" is mustering at Mandluff's store.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading So that there is no good reason why "shiveree," which lives in entire unconsciousness of its French parentage and its Latin grand-parentage, should not find its place in an "American Dictionary."

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

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

From this reading So that there is no good reason why "shiveree," which lives in entire unconsciousness of its French parentage and its Latin grand-parentage, should not find its place in an "American Dictionary."

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

From this reading So that there is no good reason why "shiveree," which lives in entire unconsciousness of its French parentage and its Latin grand-parentage, should not find its place in an "American Dictionary."

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

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

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

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

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

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

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

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading So that there is no good reason why "shiveree," which lives in entire unconsciousness of its French parentage and its Latin grand-parentage, should not find its place in an "American Dictionary."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading So that there is no good reason why "shiveree," which lives in entire unconsciousness of its French parentage and its Latin grand-parentage, should not find its place in an "American Dictionary."

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

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

From this reading But while I am writing a disquisition on the etymology of the word, the "shiveree" is mustering at Mandluff's store.

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

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

-ing form of “muster” — gather or bring together

From this reading But while I am writing a disquisition on the etymology of the word, the "shiveree" is mustering at Mandluff's store.

belonging to a place by birth

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

not any; not one

From this reading So that there is no good reason why "shiveree," which lives in entire unconsciousness of its French parentage and its Latin grand-parentage, should not find its place in an "American Dictionary."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But while I am writing a disquisition on the etymology of the word, the "shiveree" is mustering at Mandluff's store.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

the state of being a parent

From this reading So that there is no good reason why "shiveree," which lives in entire unconsciousness of its French parentage and its Latin grand-parentage, should not find its place in an "American Dictionary."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading So that there is no good reason why "shiveree," which lives in entire unconsciousness of its French parentage and its Latin grand-parentage, should not find its place in an "American Dictionary."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

a person regarded as arrogant and annoying

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading So that there is no good reason why "shiveree," which lives in entire unconsciousness of its French parentage and its Latin grand-parentage, should not find its place in an "American Dictionary."

plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

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

From this reading THE SHIVEREE.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading So that there is no good reason why "shiveree," which lives in entire unconsciousness of its French parentage and its Latin grand-parentage, should not find its place in an "American Dictionary."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

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

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading But while I am writing a disquisition on the etymology of the word, the "shiveree" is mustering at Mandluff's store.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

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

From this reading THE SHIVEREE.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

in or at that place or location

From this reading So that there is no good reason why "shiveree," which lives in entire unconsciousness of its French parentage and its Latin grand-parentage, should not find its place in an "American Dictionary."

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

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment

From this reading So that there is no good reason why "shiveree," which lives in entire unconsciousness of its French parentage and its Latin grand-parentage, should not find its place in an "American Dictionary."

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

possessive form of “webster” — English playwright (1580-1625)

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

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

From this reading So that there is no good reason why "shiveree," which lives in entire unconsciousness of its French parentage and its Latin grand-parentage, should not find its place in an "American Dictionary."

during the time that

From this reading But while I am writing a disquisition on the etymology of the word, the "shiveree" is mustering at Mandluff's store.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading So that there is no good reason why "shiveree," which lives in entire unconsciousness of its French parentage and its Latin grand-parentage, should not find its place in an "American Dictionary."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading I know that some disdainful prig will assure me that it is but a corruption of the French "_charivari,"_ and so it is; but then "_charivari_" is a corruption of the low Latin "_charivarium_" and that is a corruption of something else, and, indeed, almost every word is a corruption of some other word.

the words that are spoken

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" had not been made wholly in New England, it would not have lacked so many words that do duty as native-born or naturalized citizens in large sections of the United States, and among these words is the one that stands at the head of the present chapter.

the act of creating written works

From this reading But while I am writing a disquisition on the etymology of the word, the "shiveree" is mustering at Mandluff's store.