the state of being absent
From this reading After an absence of fifteen months, Oswald Waring and his inseparable companion, Valentine, returned home.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After an absence of fifteen months, Oswald Waring and his inseparable companion, Valentine, returned home.
(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 Not in all respects was the master or the man improved by travel, as circumstances soon demonstrated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not in all respects was the master or the man improved by travel, as circumstances soon demonstrated.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Oh! thou invisible Spirit of wine, If thou hast no name to be known by, Let us call thee Devil!--SHAKESPEARE.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading THE BOTTLE DEMON.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Oh! thou invisible Spirit of wine, If thou hast no name to be known by, Let us call thee Devil!--SHAKESPEARE.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Oh! thou invisible Spirit of wine, If thou hast no name to be known by, Let us call thee Devil!--SHAKESPEARE.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Not in all respects was the master or the man improved by travel, as circumstances soon demonstrated.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading After an absence of fifteen months, Oswald Waring and his inseparable companion, Valentine, returned home.
DEMONnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading THE BOTTLE DEMON.
demonstratedadjectiveUS /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/
having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt
From this reading Not in all respects was the master or the man improved by travel, as circumstances soon demonstrated.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Oh! thou invisible Spirit of wine, If thou hast no name to be known by, Let us call thee Devil!--SHAKESPEARE.
an opposing military force
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading After an absence of fifteen months, Oswald Waring and his inseparable companion, Valentine, returned home.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading Oh! thou invisible Spirit of wine, If thou hast no name to be known by, Let us call thee Devil!--SHAKESPEARE.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After an absence of fifteen months, Oswald Waring and his inseparable companion, Valentine, returned home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading After an absence of fifteen months, Oswald Waring and his inseparable companion, Valentine, returned home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Oh! thou invisible Spirit of wine, If thou hast no name to be known by, Let us call thee Devil!--SHAKESPEARE.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Not in all respects was the master or the man improved by travel, as circumstances soon demonstrated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading After an absence of fifteen months, Oswald Waring and his inseparable companion, Valentine, returned home.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading Oh! thou invisible Spirit of wine, If thou hast no name to be known by, Let us call thee Devil!--SHAKESPEARE.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Oh! thou invisible Spirit of wine, If thou hast no name to be known by, Let us call thee Devil!--SHAKESPEARE.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Oh! thou invisible Spirit of wine, If thou hast no name to be known by, Let us call thee Devil!--SHAKESPEARE.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Not in all respects was the master or the man improved by travel, as circumstances soon demonstrated.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Not in all respects was the master or the man improved by travel, as circumstances soon demonstrated.
the force of workers available
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading After an absence of fifteen months, Oswald Waring and his inseparable companion, Valentine, returned home.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Oh! thou invisible Spirit of wine, If thou hast no name to be known by, Let us call thee Devil!--SHAKESPEARE.
not any; not one
From this reading Oh! thou invisible Spirit of wine, If thou hast no name to be known by, Let us call thee Devil!--SHAKESPEARE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not in all respects was the master or the man improved by travel, as circumstances soon demonstrated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Oh! thou invisible Spirit of wine, If thou hast no name to be known by, Let us call thee Devil!--SHAKESPEARE.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not in all respects was the master or the man improved by travel, as circumstances soon demonstrated.
OswaldnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːld/
United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading After an absence of fifteen months, Oswald Waring and his inseparable companion, Valentine, returned home.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
pleasancenoun
a pleasant and secluded part of a garden; usually attached to a mansion
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Not in all respects was the master or the man improved by travel, as circumstances soon demonstrated.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After an absence of fifteen months, Oswald Waring and his inseparable companion, Valentine, returned home.
revelverbUS /ˈrevəl/
take delight in
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Oh! thou invisible Spirit of wine, If thou hast no name to be known by, Let us call thee Devil!--SHAKESPEARE.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
in the near future
From this reading Not in all respects was the master or the man improved by travel, as circumstances soon demonstrated.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Oh! thou invisible Spirit of wine, If thou hast no name to be known by, Let us call thee Devil!--SHAKESPEARE.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOTTLE DEMON.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Oh! thou invisible Spirit of wine, If thou hast no name to be known by, Let us call thee Devil!--SHAKESPEARE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Oh! thou invisible Spirit of wine, If thou hast no name to be known by, Let us call thee Devil!--SHAKESPEARE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
TransformverbUS /trænˈsfɔːrm/
subject to a mathematical transformation
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Not in all respects was the master or the man improved by travel, as circumstances soon demonstrated.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Oh! thou invisible Spirit of wine, If thou hast no name to be known by, Let us call thee Devil!--SHAKESPEARE.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading After an absence of fifteen months, Oswald Waring and his inseparable companion, Valentine, returned home.
WaringverbUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly
From this reading After an absence of fifteen months, Oswald Waring and his inseparable companion, Valentine, returned home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not in all respects was the master or the man improved by travel, as circumstances soon demonstrated.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Oh! thou invisible Spirit of wine, If thou hast no name to be known by, Let us call thee Devil!--SHAKESPEARE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Oh! that men should put an enemy in Their mouths to steal away their brains; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, Transform ourselves into beasts!
