used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
at or in or to any place
From this reading If a rule is sound in politics, it will work anywhere this side of the pearly gates.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading "I can't see its application to Graves.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading "Practical politics is applied human nature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
BowersnounUS /ˈbaʊərz/
plural of “bower” — a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
can't
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From this reading "I can't see its application to Graves.
crotchetnoun
a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading If a rule is sound in politics, it will work anywhere this side of the pearly gates.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading "I can't see its application to Graves.
hatesnounUS /heɪts/
plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading He's outside politics; hates the very name, they say."
He's
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From this reading He's outside politics; hates the very name, they say."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading "Practical politics is applied human nature.
HumornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't see its application to Graves.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a rule is sound in politics, it will work anywhere this side of the pearly gates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Practical politics is applied human nature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If a rule is sound in politics, it will work anywhere this side of the pearly gates.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
maximnounUS /ˈmæksəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He's outside politics; hates the very name, they say."
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "Practical politics is applied human nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If a rule is sound in politics, it will work anywhere this side of the pearly gates.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He's outside politics; hates the very name, they say."
pearlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrli/
of a white the color of pearls
From this reading If a rule is sound in politics, it will work anywhere this side of the pearly gates.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading He's outside politics; hates the very name, they say."
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading "Practical politics is applied human nature.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading If a rule is sound in politics, it will work anywhere this side of the pearly gates.
express in words
From this reading He's outside politics; hates the very name, they say."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I can't see its application to Graves.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading If a rule is sound in politics, it will work anywhere this side of the pearly gates.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading If a rule is sound in politics, it will work anywhere this side of the pearly gates.
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
that's
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From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If a rule is sound in politics, it will work anywhere this side of the pearly gates.
threshed
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From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Humor a silk stocking according to his crotchet, that's my maxim," submitted Bowers as they threshed the matter out in its latest aspect.
precisely as stated
From this reading He's outside politics; hates the very name, they say."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If a rule is sound in politics, it will work anywhere this side of the pearly gates.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading If a rule is sound in politics, it will work anywhere this side of the pearly gates.
