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The Jest Book

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of The Jest Book is here in full — 45 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258
Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70
Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127
Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278
Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280
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The Jest Book

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of The Jest Book is here in full — 45 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/9 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258
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Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70
Line 3
Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127
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Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278
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Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

corpus noun US /ˈkɔːrpəs/

capital as contrasted with the income derived from it

From this reading “Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258”

Hiatus noun US /haɪˈeɪtəs/

an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

From this reading “Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70”

Holland's noun US /ˈhɑːləndz/

possessive form of “holland” — a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading “Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127”

Hook's noun US /hʊks/

possessive form of “hook” — a catch for locking a door

From this reading “Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127”

Horne noun US /hɔːrn/

United States operatic mezzo-soprano (born 1934)

From this reading “Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278”

Humorist noun US /ˈhjuːmərəst/

someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way

From this reading “Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280”

Litany noun US /ˈlɪtəni/

any long and tedious address or recital

From this reading “Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127”

Warranty noun US /ˈwɔːrənti/

a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

From this reading “Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

Heavy Weight adjective + noun

In this reading “Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70”

Honest Man's adjective + noun counted as “honest man”

In this reading “Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127”

Human Happiness adjective + noun

In this reading “Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280”

rid of verb + particle

do away with

In this reading “Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278”

Evening Party noun + noun

In this reading “Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280”

GET THROUGH verb + particle

finish a task completely

In this reading “Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280”

Happy Man adjective + noun

In this reading “Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258”

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10

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From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

102

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From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

120

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From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

121

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From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

124

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From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

127

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From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

168

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From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

186

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From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

187

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From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

188

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From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

19

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From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

191

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From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

194

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From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

20

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From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

204

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From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

206

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From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

21

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From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

215

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From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

221

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From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

238

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From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

258

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From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

261

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From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

263

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From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

278

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From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

280

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From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

284

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From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

285

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From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

296

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From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

308

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From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

31

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From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

311

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From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

312

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From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

32

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From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

321

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From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

322

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From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

325

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From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

338

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From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

339

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From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

36

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From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

41

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From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

42

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From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

52

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From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

59

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From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

64

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From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

7

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From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

70

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From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

72

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From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

76

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From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

79

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From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

94

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From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

ACTverbUS /ækt/

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

AncientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

ArgumentnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

AudiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

BachelorsnounUS /ˈbætʃlərz/

plural of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

CallverbUS /kɔːl/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

CANmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

ConsequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

ContributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

CORPUSnounUS /ˈkɔːrpəs/

capital as contrasted with the income derived from it

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

CownounUS /kaʊ/

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

DifficultiesnounUS /ˈdɪfəkəltiz/

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

DigestionnounUS /daɪˈdʒestʃən/

the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

EnemynounUS /ˈenəmi/

an opposing military force

From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

EscapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

EveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

FuneralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

GamingnounUS /ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

Genealogists

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From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

GlovenounUS /ɡlʌv/

the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

GrassverbUS /ɡræs/

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

GruntnounUS /ɡrʌnt/

the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

GuidenounUS /ɡaɪd/

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

HABEAS

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From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

Half-way

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From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

HandnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

HandsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

HappinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

HappyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

HardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

Hard-ware

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From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

HeavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

Hero-phobia

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From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

HesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/

indecision in speech or action

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

HiatusnounUS /haɪˈeɪtəs/

an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

Hic-cupping

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From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

HighadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/

elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

Hinc

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From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

HintnounUS /hɪnt/

an indirect suggestion

From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

HitverbUS /hɪt/

cause to move by striking

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

Hoaxing

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From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

Holland'snounUS /ˈhɑːləndz/

possessive form of “holland” — a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

HomenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

HonestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

HonornounUS /ˈɑːnər/

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

Hook'snounUS /hʊks/

possessive form of “hook” — a catch for locking a door

From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

HopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/

having or manifesting hope

From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

HopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

HornenounUS /hɔːrn/

United States operatic mezzo-soprano (born 1934)

From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

HorsenounUS /hɔːrs/

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

HorsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

How

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From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

HowenounUS /haʊ/

United States editor (1920-1993)

From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

HumanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

HumaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/

pertaining to or concerned with the humanities

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

HumornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

HumoristnounUS /ˈhjuːmərəst/

someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

Husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

Husbanding

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

IdolatrynounUS /aɪˈdɑːlətri/

the worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

Ille

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

IllegaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈliːɡəl/

prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

ImitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

ImportantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

Indorsementnoun

a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

InvasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

Lachrymae

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

LaughnounUS /læf/

the sound of laughing

From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

LaysnounUS /leɪz/

plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

LiesnounUS /laɪz/

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

LikeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

LitanynounUS /ˈlɪtəni/

any long and tedious address or recital

From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

LowadjectiveUS /loʊ/

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

MannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

Man'snounUS /mænz/

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

MarriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

PartynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

PiquedverbUS /piːkt/

past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

PolitenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

PupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

ResourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

ridverbUS /rɪd/

relieve from

From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

RomenounUS /roʊm/

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

SituationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

SocietynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

SuggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/

an idea that is suggested

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

SungnounUS /sʌŋ/

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

TaxationnounUS /tækˈseɪʃən/

charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government

From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

THROUGHprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

Tipperary

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From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Grunt, A, 312 Guide to Government Situations, A, 59 HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 194 Half-way, 76 Hand and Glove, 21 Handsome Contribution, A, 42 Happiness, 41 Happy Man, A, 121 Happy Suggestion, A, 32 Hard Hit, A, 187 Hard of Digestion, 215 Hard-ware, 221 Having a Call, 258

Tooke

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From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

TruthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Human Happiness, 64 Humane Society at an Evening Party, The, 191 Humor under Difficulties, 52 Humorist Piqued, A, 339 Husbanding his Resources, 321 Husband's Marriage, On Mr., 120 "I CAN GET THROUGH", 263 Idolatry, 79 Illegal Indorsement, An, 325 Imitation of a Cow, 121 Important to Bachelors, 280

VIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

WarrantynounUS /ˈwɔːrənti/

a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

WaynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Hint for Genealogists, A, 191 His Way--Out, 188 Hoaxing an Audience, 206 Holland's Funeral, 308 Home Argument, A, 72 Home is Home, 19 Honest Horse, An, 31 Honest Man's Litany, The, 204 Honest Warranty, An, 94 Honor, 311 Honor to Tipperary, An, 338 Hook's Politeness, 127

WeightnounUS /weɪt/

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

WilkesnounUS /wɪlks/

English reformer who published attacks on George III and supported the rights of the American colonists (1727-1797)

From this reading Hopeful Pupil, The, 124 Hopeless Invasion, A, 322 Horne Tooke and Wilkes, 284 Horse Laugh, A, 7 Horses to Grass, 285 How to Escape Taxation, 238 How to get rid of an Enemy, 261 How to make a Man of Consequence, 168 Howe, Lord, 278

WritingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/

the act of creating written works

From this reading Heavy Weight, A, 296 He "Lies Like Truth", 21 He who Sung "The Lays of Ancient Rome", 322 Henry VIII., 278 Hero-phobia, 20 Hesitation in his Writing, 59 Hiatus, A, 102 Hic-cupping, 10 High and Low, 36 High Gaming, 215 Highland Politeness, 186 Hinc Ille Lachrymae, 70

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