Chapter XXI

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

From this reading — The devil in solution — Alcoholism a disease — An accountant on wires — A jumpy journalist — A lot of jolly dogs — What is “Langdebeefe”?

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

someone who maintains and audits business accounts

From this reading — The devil in solution — Alcoholism a disease — An accountant on wires — A jumpy journalist — A lot of jolly dogs — What is “Langdebeefe”?

the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF REVELRY Revelry means remorse — And “Katzenjammer” — And other things — Why will ye do it?

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms

From this reading — The devil in solution — Alcoholism a disease — An accountant on wires — A jumpy journalist — A lot of jolly dogs — What is “Langdebeefe”?

(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 — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

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

From this reading — The devil in solution — Alcoholism a disease — An accountant on wires — A jumpy journalist — A lot of jolly dogs — What is “Langdebeefe”?

tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

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

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF REVELRY Revelry means remorse — And “Katzenjammer” — And other things — Why will ye do it?

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

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

alcoholic liquor flavored with bitter herbs and roots

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

a desirable state

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

plural of “compensation” — something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

From this reading This is a world of compensations.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

plural of “copper” — a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading — The devil in solution — Alcoholism a disease — An accountant on wires — A jumpy journalist — A lot of jolly dogs — What is “Langdebeefe”?

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

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

feelings of ardent love

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

without deviation

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading — The devil in solution — Alcoholism a disease — An accountant on wires — A jumpy journalist — A lot of jolly dogs — What is “Langdebeefe”?

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF REVELRY Revelry means remorse — And “Katzenjammer” — And other things — Why will ye do it?

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 devil in solution — Alcoholism a disease — An accountant on wires — A jumpy journalist — A lot of jolly dogs — What is “Langdebeefe”?

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

opinion or judgment

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

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

From this reading — The devil in solution — Alcoholism a disease — An accountant on wires — A jumpy journalist — A lot of jolly dogs — What is “Langdebeefe”?

lacking or showing lack of judgment or discretion; unwise

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

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

From this reading — The devil in solution — Alcoholism a disease — An accountant on wires — A jumpy journalist — A lot of jolly dogs — What is “Langdebeefe”?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF REVELRY Revelry means remorse — And “Katzenjammer” — And other things — Why will ye do it?

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

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading — The devil in solution — Alcoholism a disease — An accountant on wires — A jumpy journalist — A lot of jolly dogs — What is “Langdebeefe”?

a writer for newspapers and magazines

From this reading — The devil in solution — Alcoholism a disease — An accountant on wires — A jumpy journalist — A lot of jolly dogs — What is “Langdebeefe”?

being in a tense state

From this reading — The devil in solution — Alcoholism a disease — An accountant on wires — A jumpy journalist — A lot of jolly dogs — What is “Langdebeefe”?

disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol)

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF REVELRY Revelry means remorse — And “Katzenjammer” — And other things — Why will ye do it?

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

From this reading — The devil in solution — Alcoholism a disease — An accountant on wires — A jumpy journalist — A lot of jolly dogs — What is “Langdebeefe”?

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

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

From this reading — The devil in solution — Alcoholism a disease — An accountant on wires — A jumpy journalist — A lot of jolly dogs — What is “Langdebeefe”?

possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

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

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF REVELRY Revelry means remorse — And “Katzenjammer” — And other things — Why will ye do it?

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

not any; not one

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

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

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF REVELRY Revelry means remorse — And “Katzenjammer” — And other things — Why will ye do it?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading — The devil in solution — Alcoholism a disease — An accountant on wires — A jumpy journalist — A lot of jolly dogs — What is “Langdebeefe”?

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF REVELRY Revelry means remorse — And “Katzenjammer” — And other things — Why will ye do it?

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

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

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

anything with restorative powers

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

a bitter alkaloid extracted from chinchona bark; used in malaria therapy

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF REVELRY Revelry means remorse — And “Katzenjammer” — And other things — Why will ye do it?

a medicine that strengthens and invigorates

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

unrestrained merrymaking

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF REVELRY Revelry means remorse — And “Katzenjammer” — And other things — Why will ye do it?

reflecting optimism

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

an extremely hot day

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

the act of closing something

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

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From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading — The devil in solution — Alcoholism a disease — An accountant on wires — A jumpy journalist — A lot of jolly dogs — What is “Langdebeefe”?

a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

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

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

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

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF REVELRY Revelry means remorse — And “Katzenjammer” — And other things — Why will ye do it?

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF REVELRY Revelry means remorse — And “Katzenjammer” — And other things — Why will ye do it?

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

From this reading This is a world of compensations.

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

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

make brown and crisp by heating

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

the act of using

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

a state of depression

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading — The devil in solution — Alcoholism a disease — An accountant on wires — A jumpy journalist — A lot of jolly dogs — What is “Langdebeefe”?

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

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF REVELRY Revelry means remorse — And “Katzenjammer” — And other things — Why will ye do it?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF REVELRY Revelry means remorse — And “Katzenjammer” — And other things — Why will ye do it?

plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading — The devil in solution — Alcoholism a disease — An accountant on wires — A jumpy journalist — A lot of jolly dogs — What is “Langdebeefe”?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF REVELRY Revelry means remorse — And “Katzenjammer” — And other things — Why will ye do it?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Therefore it is of no use shutting our eyes to the fact that for every minute of injudicious, over-estimated revelry, of devotion to the rosy god, passed at night in the best of society, with boon companions, we are liable to an hour’s disturbance, worry, agony of mind, headache, remorse of conscience, “jim-jams,” “Katzenjammer” (the equivalent for “hot coppers”)—call it what you will, next day.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading — To cure spleen or vapours — Directly opposite effects of alcohol — The best pick-me-up in the world — An anchovy toast — Baltimore egg nogg — Orange quinine — About brandy and soda-water — A Scorcher — Brazil relish — St. Mark’s pick-me-up — A champion bitters — A devilled biscuit — Restorative sandwiches — Fresh air and exercise best of all — Stick to your nerve!