used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
(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 "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
awryadjectiveUS /ərˈaɪ/
turned or twisted toward one side
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
have
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
enragedadjectiveUS /enˈreɪdʒd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
at any time
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
FIREFLYnounUS /ˈfaɪərflaɪ/
tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
From this reading FIREFLY GOES TO SCHOOL.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
set up or found
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading FIREFLY GOES TO SCHOOL.
handieradjectiveUS /ˈhændiər/
comparative of “handy” — easy to reach
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
impudencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Judge Lawless was in a rage!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Judge Lawless was in a rage!
a polite name for any woman
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
LawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading Judge Lawless was in a rage!
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
a room where books are kept
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading --SONG OF OLD PUCK.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
Pet'snounUS /pets/
possessive form of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
PucknounUS /pʌk/
a mischievous sprite of English folklore
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Judge Lawless was in a rage!
Ranty's
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an educational institution
From this reading FIREFLY GOES TO SCHOOL.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
have in common
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading --SONG OF OLD PUCK.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIREFLY GOES TO SCHOOL.
trodverbUS /trɑːd/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Judge Lawless was in a rage!
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Puck found it handier to commence With a certain share of impudence; Which passes one off as learned and clever, Beyond all other degrees whatever."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading If you have ever seen an angry lion, an enraged bear, or a young lady with "her mantle pinned awry," you may conceive in some measure the state of mind in which that gentlemen trod up and down his library floor, while he listened to Ranty's account of Pet's exploit of the previous night.
