Chapter XIV

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

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume

From this reading In _Cakes and Ale_, grave doubts are expressed as to whether the usually-accepted derivation of punch is the correct one.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

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

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

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

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

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

From this reading In _Cakes and Ale_, grave doubts are expressed as to whether the usually-accepted derivation of punch is the correct one.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

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

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

a native or inhabitant of Asia

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

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

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

prepare by brewing

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading In _Cakes and Ale_, grave doubts are expressed as to whether the usually-accepted derivation of punch is the correct one.

plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

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

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

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

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

make right or correct

From this reading In _Cakes and Ale_, grave doubts are expressed as to whether the usually-accepted derivation of punch is the correct one.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading In _Cakes and Ale_, grave doubts are expressed as to whether the usually-accepted derivation of punch is the correct one.

take in liquids

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

even

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

being one more than seven

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

communicated in words

From this reading In _Cakes and Ale_, grave doubts are expressed as to whether the usually-accepted derivation of punch is the correct one.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

strong liquor flavored with juniper berries

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

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

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

death of a person

From this reading In _Cakes and Ale_, grave doubts are expressed as to whether the usually-accepted derivation of punch is the correct one.

acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

in a joyous manner

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

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

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

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

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

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

From this reading In _Cakes and Ale_, grave doubts are expressed as to whether the usually-accepted derivation of punch is the correct one.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

plural of “ingredient” — a component of a mixture or compound

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

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

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

engage in

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

come together

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

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

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

used to form the superlative

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

absolutely essential

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

not any; not one

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

throughout a period of time

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

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

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

plural of “opposite” — a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

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

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

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

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

restricted to something

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

past form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

plural of “recipe” — directions for making something

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

liquor distilled from fermented molasses

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

tending to entice into a desired action or state

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

a frozen dessert made primarily of fruit juice and sugar, but also containing milk or egg-white or gelatin

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

plural of “sir” — term of address for a man

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

carry out

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

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

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

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

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

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

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

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

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

a mixed drink made of liquor and water with sugar and spices and served hot

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

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From this reading In _Cakes and Ale_, grave doubts are expressed as to whether the usually-accepted derivation of punch is the correct one.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

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From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.

at the time that

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading In _Cakes and Ale_, grave doubts are expressed as to whether the usually-accepted derivation of punch is the correct one.

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

From this reading Why Asia should be raked to find a name for a purely European concoction, is beyond my powers of argument; and, as observed in another place, in the concoction of this seductive brew it is by no means necessary to limit oneself to _five_ ingredients.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When e’en a bowl of punch we make, Four striking opposites we take: The strong, the small, the sharp, the sweet, Together mix’d, most kindly meet, And when they happily unite The bowl is pregnant with delight.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading PUNCH Derivation of the word questioned — Not an Asiatic drink — “Pale-punts” — No relation to pale punters — Properties of rum — Toddy as a tonic — Irish punch — Glasgie ditto — O’er muckle cauld watter — One to seven — Hech sirs!

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading — Classical sherbet — Virtues of the feet of calves — West India dry gripes — Make your own punch — No deputy allowed — Attraction of capillaire — Gin punch — Eight recipes for milk punch — University heart-cheerers.