used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The pasht of Karolin might almost have been called a sword, almost likened to a hockey stick.
a vaguely specified concern
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how long something has existed
From this reading No man knew its age; the fire-hardened wood of which it was made had ceased to grow on Karolin, and the art by which the coral tip had been morticed to the wood was a forgotten art.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The pasht of Karolin might almost have been called a sword, almost likened to a hockey stick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CLUB OF MA (Continued) Dismiss the clumsy and brutal affair that sculptors have placed in the hand of Hercules, and which inevitably is recalled to mind by the word “club.”
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading No man knew its age; the fire-hardened wood of which it was made had ceased to grow on Karolin, and the art by which the coral tip had been morticed to the wood was a forgotten art.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The pasht of Karolin might almost have been called a sword, almost likened to a hockey stick.
broadenedverbUS /ˈbrɔːdənd/
past form of “broaden” — make broader
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading THE CLUB OF MA (Continued) Dismiss the clumsy and brutal affair that sculptors have placed in the hand of Hercules, and which inevitably is recalled to mind by the word “club.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CLUB OF MA (Continued) Dismiss the clumsy and brutal affair that sculptors have placed in the hand of Hercules, and which inevitably is recalled to mind by the word “club.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The pasht of Karolin might almost have been called a sword, almost likened to a hockey stick.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading No man knew its age; the fire-hardened wood of which it was made had ceased to grow on Karolin, and the art by which the coral tip had been morticed to the wood was a forgotten art.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE CLUB OF MA (Continued) Dismiss the clumsy and brutal affair that sculptors have placed in the hand of Hercules, and which inevitably is recalled to mind by the word “club.”
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
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concavitynounUS /kɑːnˈkɑːvətiː/
a shape that curves or bends inward
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
without stop or interruption
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convexitynoun
the property possessed by a convex shape
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
coralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It could sever a head if properly used, or make a gash half a foot deep in a man, or simply stun.
DismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
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either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
fire-hardened
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From this reading No man knew its age; the fire-hardened wood of which it was made had ceased to grow on Karolin, and the art by which the coral tip had been morticed to the wood was a forgotten art.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
flattenedadjectiveUS /ˈflætənd/
having been flattened
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It could sever a head if properly used, or make a gash half a foot deep in a man, or simply stun.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading No man knew its age; the fire-hardened wood of which it was made had ceased to grow on Karolin, and the art by which the coral tip had been morticed to the wood was a forgotten art.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
gashverbUS /ɡæʃ/
cut open
From this reading It could sever a head if properly used, or make a gash half a foot deep in a man, or simply stun.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading No man knew its age; the fire-hardened wood of which it was made had ceased to grow on Karolin, and the art by which the coral tip had been morticed to the wood was a forgotten art.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No man knew its age; the fire-hardened wood of which it was made had ceased to grow on Karolin, and the art by which the coral tip had been morticed to the wood was a forgotten art.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It could sever a head if properly used, or make a gash half a foot deep in a man, or simply stun.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It could sever a head if properly used, or make a gash half a foot deep in a man, or simply stun.
HerculesnounUS /ˈhɜːrkjəliːz/
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
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hockeynounUS /ˈhɑːki/
a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved hockey sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net
From this reading The pasht of Karolin might almost have been called a sword, almost likened to a hockey stick.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It could sever a head if properly used, or make a gash half a foot deep in a man, or simply stun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading No man knew its age; the fire-hardened wood of which it was made had ceased to grow on Karolin, and the art by which the coral tip had been morticed to the wood was a forgotten art.
Karolin
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From this reading The pasht of Karolin might almost have been called a sword, almost likened to a hockey stick.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No man knew its age; the fire-hardened wood of which it was made had ceased to grow on Karolin, and the art by which the coral tip had been morticed to the wood was a forgotten art.
likenedverbUS /ˈlaɪkənd/
past form of “liken” — consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
From this reading The pasht of Karolin might almost have been called a sword, almost likened to a hockey stick.
MAnounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
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produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No man knew its age; the fire-hardened wood of which it was made had ceased to grow on Karolin, and the art by which the coral tip had been morticed to the wood was a forgotten art.
engage in
From this reading It could sever a head if properly used, or make a gash half a foot deep in a man, or simply stun.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It could sever a head if properly used, or make a gash half a foot deep in a man, or simply stun.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The pasht of Karolin might almost have been called a sword, almost likened to a hockey stick.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
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morticed
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From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
not any; not one
From this reading No man knew its age; the fire-hardened wood of which it was made had ceased to grow on Karolin, and the art by which the coral tip had been morticed to the wood was a forgotten art.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No man knew its age; the fire-hardened wood of which it was made had ceased to grow on Karolin, and the art by which the coral tip had been morticed to the wood was a forgotten art.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
pasht
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From this reading The pasht of Karolin might almost have been called a sword, almost likened to a hockey stick.
situated in a particular spot or position
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in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading It could sever a head if properly used, or make a gash half a foot deep in a man, or simply stun.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
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rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
sculptorsnounUS /ˈskʌlptərz/
plural of “sculptor” — an artist who creates sculptures
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seververbUS /ˈsevər/
set or keep apart
From this reading It could sever a head if properly used, or make a gash half a foot deep in a man, or simply stun.
and nothing more
From this reading It could sever a head if properly used, or make a gash half a foot deep in a man, or simply stun.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading The pasht of Karolin might almost have been called a sword, almost likened to a hockey stick.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
stunverbUS /stʌn/
make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow
From this reading It could sever a head if properly used, or make a gash half a foot deep in a man, or simply stun.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The pasht of Karolin might almost have been called a sword, almost likened to a hockey stick.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It could sever a head if properly used, or make a gash half a foot deep in a man, or simply stun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No man knew its age; the fire-hardened wood of which it was made had ceased to grow on Karolin, and the art by which the coral tip had been morticed to the wood was a forgotten art.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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in the company of; together with
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Four feet two inches from extremity to extremity, curved and broadened and flattened at the striking end, with a tip rim of coral morticed to the wood, it could strike with the convexity, the concavity or the flat.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
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