used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a great gathering up of petticoats and raising of moral umbrellas to keep clear of the dirty splashings.
Absalom
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From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
in the past
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading UNMASKED Disgrace was in the air; the country club had seen its vice president in handcuffs.
(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 It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
Amnon
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From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a great gathering up of petticoats and raising of moral umbrellas to keep clear of the dirty splashings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Yet a ball is the hardest thing in the world to kill; like a lizard, if you break it in two, the head and tail go right on wriggling independently.
terminate
From this reading Yet a ball is the hardest thing in the world to kill; like a lizard, if you break it in two, the head and tail go right on wriggling independently.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
rid of obstructions
From this reading There was a great gathering up of petticoats and raising of moral umbrellas to keep clear of the dirty splashings.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading UNMASKED Disgrace was in the air; the country club had seen its vice president in handcuffs.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading UNMASKED Disgrace was in the air; the country club had seen its vice president in handcuffs.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading There was a great gathering up of petticoats and raising of moral umbrellas to keep clear of the dirty splashings.
discreditedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskredɪtɪd/
being unjustly brought into disrepute
From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
DisgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading UNMASKED Disgrace was in the air; the country club had seen its vice president in handcuffs.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
factionnounUS /ˈfækʃən/
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
gatnounUS /ɡæt/
a gangster's pistol
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading There was a great gathering up of petticoats and raising of moral umbrellas to keep clear of the dirty splashings.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Yet a ball is the hardest thing in the world to kill; like a lizard, if you break it in two, the head and tail go right on wriggling independently.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was a great gathering up of petticoats and raising of moral umbrellas to keep clear of the dirty splashings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNMASKED Disgrace was in the air; the country club had seen its vice president in handcuffs.
handcuffsnounUS /ˈhændkʌfs/
plural of “handcuff” — shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
From this reading UNMASKED Disgrace was in the air; the country club had seen its vice president in handcuffs.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading Yet a ball is the hardest thing in the world to kill; like a lizard, if you break it in two, the head and tail go right on wriggling independently.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Yet a ball is the hardest thing in the world to kill; like a lizard, if you break it in two, the head and tail go right on wriggling independently.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yet a ball is the hardest thing in the world to kill; like a lizard, if you break it in two, the head and tail go right on wriggling independently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNMASKED Disgrace was in the air; the country club had seen its vice president in handcuffs.
independentlyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəntli/
on your own; without outside help
From this reading Yet a ball is the hardest thing in the world to kill; like a lizard, if you break it in two, the head and tail go right on wriggling independently.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet a ball is the hardest thing in the world to kill; like a lizard, if you break it in two, the head and tail go right on wriggling independently.
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading UNMASKED Disgrace was in the air; the country club had seen its vice president in handcuffs.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There was a great gathering up of petticoats and raising of moral umbrellas to keep clear of the dirty splashings.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Yet a ball is the hardest thing in the world to kill; like a lizard, if you break it in two, the head and tail go right on wriggling independently.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Yet a ball is the hardest thing in the world to kill; like a lizard, if you break it in two, the head and tail go right on wriggling independently.
limousinesnounUS /ˈlɪməziːnz/
plural of “limousine” — large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
lizardnounUS /ˈlɪzərd/
relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail
From this reading Yet a ball is the hardest thing in the world to kill; like a lizard, if you break it in two, the head and tail go right on wriggling independently.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading There was a great gathering up of petticoats and raising of moral umbrellas to keep clear of the dirty splashings.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a great gathering up of petticoats and raising of moral umbrellas to keep clear of the dirty splashings.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
petticoatsnounUS /ˈpetikoʊts/
plural of “petticoat” — undergarment worn under a skirt
From this reading There was a great gathering up of petticoats and raising of moral umbrellas to keep clear of the dirty splashings.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading UNMASKED Disgrace was in the air; the country club had seen its vice president in handcuffs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading There was a great gathering up of petticoats and raising of moral umbrellas to keep clear of the dirty splashings.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
precisely, exactly
From this reading Yet a ball is the hardest thing in the world to kill; like a lizard, if you break it in two, the head and tail go right on wriggling independently.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
move hurridly
From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
saggingadjectiveUS /ˈsæɡɪŋ/
hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading UNMASKED Disgrace was in the air; the country club had seen its vice president in handcuffs.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
splashings
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From this reading There was a great gathering up of petticoats and raising of moral umbrellas to keep clear of the dirty splashings.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading Yet a ball is the hardest thing in the world to kill; like a lizard, if you break it in two, the head and tail go right on wriggling independently.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNMASKED Disgrace was in the air; the country club had seen its vice president in handcuffs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a great gathering up of petticoats and raising of moral umbrellas to keep clear of the dirty splashings.
a special situation
From this reading Yet a ball is the hardest thing in the world to kill; like a lizard, if you break it in two, the head and tail go right on wriggling independently.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a great gathering up of petticoats and raising of moral umbrellas to keep clear of the dirty splashings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Yet a ball is the hardest thing in the world to kill; like a lizard, if you break it in two, the head and tail go right on wriggling independently.
umbrellasnounUS /əmˈbreləz/
plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading There was a great gathering up of petticoats and raising of moral umbrellas to keep clear of the dirty splashings.
UNMASKEDverbUS /ənˈmæskt/
past form of “unmask” — reveal the true nature of
From this reading UNMASKED Disgrace was in the air; the country club had seen its vice president in handcuffs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was a great gathering up of petticoats and raising of moral umbrellas to keep clear of the dirty splashings.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
Vandeman
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From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading UNMASKED Disgrace was in the air; the country club had seen its vice president in handcuffs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNMASKED Disgrace was in the air; the country club had seen its vice president in handcuffs.
at the time that
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
who'd
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From this reading Here, it was limousines; more than one noble chariot--filled with members of the faction who'd helped to rush Vandeman into office over the claims of older members--rolled discredited down the drive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Yet a ball is the hardest thing in the world to kill; like a lizard, if you break it in two, the head and tail go right on wriggling independently.
wrigglingadjective
moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
From this reading Yet a ball is the hardest thing in the world to kill; like a lizard, if you break it in two, the head and tail go right on wriggling independently.
a late time of life
From this reading It made me think of a certain social occasion in Israel some thousands of years ago, when Absalom, at his own party, put a raw one over on his brother Amnon, and all the rest of King David's sons looked at each other with jaws sagging, and "every man gat himself up upon his mule and fled."
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet a ball is the hardest thing in the world to kill; like a lizard, if you break it in two, the head and tail go right on wriggling independently.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Yet a ball is the hardest thing in the world to kill; like a lizard, if you break it in two, the head and tail go right on wriggling independently.
