1828
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From this reading From a Salem paper of 1828; author not stated.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
(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 Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But here we rest at perfect ease, For should they swear the moon was cheese, We never should dispute them.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading From a Salem paper of 1828; author not stated.
beavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But here we rest at perfect ease, For should they swear the moon was cheese, We never should dispute them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
cheesenounUS /tʃiːz/
a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
From this reading But here we rest at perfect ease, For should they swear the moon was cheese, We never should dispute them.
deathsnounUS /deθs/
plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Some signify a secret wish For now and then a favorite dish Of politics to suit them.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading But here we rest at perfect ease, For should they swear the moon was cheese, We never should dispute them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
move gently or carefully
From this reading But here we rest at perfect ease, For should they swear the moon was cheese, We never should dispute them.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Some signify a secret wish For now and then a favorite dish Of politics to suit them.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
start firing a weapon
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some signify a secret wish For now and then a favorite dish Of politics to suit them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From a Salem paper of 1828; author not stated.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
death of a person
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
grumbleverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəl/
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
grumblers
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From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But here we rest at perfect ease, For should they swear the moon was cheese, We never should dispute them.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
I'd
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From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
LoftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
lossesnounUS /ˈlɔːsəz/
something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading But here we rest at perfect ease, For should they swear the moon was cheese, We never should dispute them.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But here we rest at perfect ease, For should they swear the moon was cheese, We never should dispute them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From a Salem paper of 1828; author not stated.
noughtnoun
a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Some signify a secret wish For now and then a favorite dish Of politics to suit them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading From a Salem paper of 1828; author not stated.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading But here we rest at perfect ease, For should they swear the moon was cheese, We never should dispute them.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Some signify a secret wish For now and then a favorite dish Of politics to suit them.
raccoonnounUS /ræˈkuːn/
the fur of the North American racoon
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
on the contrary
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But here we rest at perfect ease, For should they swear the moon was cheese, We never should dispute them.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
move upward
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading From a Salem paper of 1828; author not stated.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Some signify a secret wish For now and then a favorite dish Of politics to suit them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But here we rest at perfect ease, For should they swear the moon was cheese, We never should dispute them.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading Some signify a secret wish For now and then a favorite dish Of politics to suit them.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some signify a secret wish For now and then a favorite dish Of politics to suit them.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading From a Salem paper of 1828; author not stated.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Some signify a secret wish For now and then a favorite dish Of politics to suit them.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading But here we rest at perfect ease, For should they swear the moon was cheese, We never should dispute them.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But here we rest at perfect ease, For should they swear the moon was cheese, We never should dispute them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some signify a secret wish For now and then a favorite dish Of politics to suit them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Some signify a secret wish For now and then a favorite dish Of politics to suit them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But here we rest at perfect ease, For should they swear the moon was cheese, We never should dispute them.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
undoneadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But here we rest at perfect ease, For should they swear the moon was cheese, We never should dispute them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But here we rest at perfect ease, For should they swear the moon was cheese, We never should dispute them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
wightnounUS /waɪt/
a human being; “wight” is an archaic term
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Or grave or humorous, wild or tame, Lofty or low, 'tis all the same, Too haughty or too humble; And every editorial wight Has nought to do but what is right, And let the grumblers grumble.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading I want to hear of deaths, says one, Of people totally undone By losses, fire, or fever: Another answers full as wise, I'd rather have a fall and rise Of raccoon skins and beaver.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Some signify a secret wish For now and then a favorite dish Of politics to suit them.
