used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The celebrated Dr. Johnson is said to have advocated the theory, "When you meet a boy, beat him!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For either he has been in mischief, or he is at present in mischief, or he is about to get into mischief!"
advocatedverbUS /ˈædvəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “advocate” — push for something
From this reading The celebrated Dr. Johnson is said to have advocated the theory, "When you meet a boy, beat him!
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For either he has been in mischief, or he is at present in mischief, or he is about to get into mischief!"
autocraticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading There resided in the village High Street a certain elderly bachelor, a retired sea-captain, of somewhat autocratic manners and a very great idea of his own importance.
axiomnounUS /ˈæksiəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading There resided in the village High Street a certain elderly bachelor, a retired sea-captain, of somewhat autocratic manners and a very great idea of his own importance.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading The celebrated Dr. Johnson is said to have advocated the theory, "When you meet a boy, beat him!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For either he has been in mischief, or he is at present in mischief, or he is about to get into mischief!"
a youthful male person
From this reading The celebrated Dr. Johnson is said to have advocated the theory, "When you meet a boy, beat him!
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The celebrated Dr. Johnson is said to have advocated the theory, "When you meet a boy, beat him!
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There resided in the village High Street a certain elderly bachelor, a retired sea-captain, of somewhat autocratic manners and a very great idea of his own importance.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading MISCHIEF "When Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
Dr
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From this reading The celebrated Dr. Johnson is said to have advocated the theory, "When you meet a boy, beat him!
one or the other of two
From this reading For either he has been in mischief, or he is at present in mischief, or he is about to get into mischief!"
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading There resided in the village High Street a certain elderly bachelor, a retired sea-captain, of somewhat autocratic manners and a very great idea of his own importance.
enlivenverbUS /enˈlaɪvən/
heighten or intensify
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
escapadesnounUS /ˈeskəpeɪdz/
plural of “escapade” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For either he has been in mischief, or he is at present in mischief, or he is about to get into mischief!"
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading For either he has been in mischief, or he is at present in mischief, or he is about to get into mischief!"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There resided in the village High Street a certain elderly bachelor, a retired sea-captain, of somewhat autocratic manners and a very great idea of his own importance.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading MISCHIEF "When Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For either he has been in mischief, or he is at present in mischief, or he is about to get into mischief!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The celebrated Dr. Johnson is said to have advocated the theory, "When you meet a boy, beat him!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For either he has been in mischief, or he is at present in mischief, or he is about to get into mischief!"
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There resided in the village High Street a certain elderly bachelor, a retired sea-captain, of somewhat autocratic manners and a very great idea of his own importance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The celebrated Dr. Johnson is said to have advocated the theory, "When you meet a boy, beat him!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There resided in the village High Street a certain elderly bachelor, a retired sea-captain, of somewhat autocratic manners and a very great idea of his own importance.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There resided in the village High Street a certain elderly bachelor, a retired sea-captain, of somewhat autocratic manners and a very great idea of his own importance.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading There resided in the village High Street a certain elderly bachelor, a retired sea-captain, of somewhat autocratic manners and a very great idea of his own importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For either he has been in mischief, or he is at present in mischief, or he is about to get into mischief!"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For either he has been in mischief, or he is at present in mischief, or he is about to get into mischief!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The celebrated Dr. Johnson is said to have advocated the theory, "When you meet a boy, beat him!
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading The celebrated Dr. Johnson is said to have advocated the theory, "When you meet a boy, beat him!
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
social deportment
From this reading There resided in the village High Street a certain elderly bachelor, a retired sea-captain, of somewhat autocratic manners and a very great idea of his own importance.
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 In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
come together
From this reading The celebrated Dr. Johnson is said to have advocated the theory, "When you meet a boy, beat him!
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading MISCHIEF "When Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war."
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading MISCHIEF "When Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war."
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISCHIEF "When Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war."
and nothing more
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For either he has been in mischief, or he is at present in mischief, or he is about to get into mischief!"
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There resided in the village High Street a certain elderly bachelor, a retired sea-captain, of somewhat autocratic manners and a very great idea of his own importance.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For either he has been in mischief, or he is at present in mischief, or he is about to get into mischief!"
questionableadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/
subject to question
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
on the contrary
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading There resided in the village High Street a certain elderly bachelor, a retired sea-captain, of somewhat autocratic manners and a very great idea of his own importance.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading There resided in the village High Street a certain elderly bachelor, a retired sea-captain, of somewhat autocratic manners and a very great idea of his own importance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The celebrated Dr. Johnson is said to have advocated the theory, "When you meet a boy, beat him!
sea-captain
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From this reading There resided in the village High Street a certain elderly bachelor, a retired sea-captain, of somewhat autocratic manners and a very great idea of his own importance.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading There resided in the village High Street a certain elderly bachelor, a retired sea-captain, of somewhat autocratic manners and a very great idea of his own importance.
that is looked for
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading There resided in the village High Street a certain elderly bachelor, a retired sea-captain, of somewhat autocratic manners and a very great idea of his own importance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISCHIEF "When Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading MISCHIEF "When Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war."
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading The celebrated Dr. Johnson is said to have advocated the theory, "When you meet a boy, beat him!
in or at that place or location
From this reading There resided in the village High Street a certain elderly bachelor, a retired sea-captain, of somewhat autocratic manners and a very great idea of his own importance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The celebrated Dr. Johnson is said to have advocated the theory, "When you meet a boy, beat him!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading MISCHIEF "When Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
undertakingsnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋz/
plural of “undertaking” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
precisely as stated
From this reading There resided in the village High Street a certain elderly bachelor, a retired sea-captain, of somewhat autocratic manners and a very great idea of his own importance.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading There resided in the village High Street a certain elderly bachelor, a retired sea-captain, of somewhat autocratic manners and a very great idea of his own importance.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading MISCHIEF "When Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
at the time that
From this reading MISCHIEF "When Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
Winstanley
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From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The celebrated Dr. Johnson is said to have advocated the theory, "When you meet a boy, beat him!
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading In the case of the two younger Winstanley boys, I fear this axiom was only too true, since they sometimes allowed their love of fun to lead them into rather questionable undertakings, and I do not think their neighbours altogether appreciated the many jokes and escapades with which they sought to enliven the holidays.
