used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A recent discovery has brought to light the long-hidden papers of the Re-Echo Club.
(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 This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The first attempt here cited is the production of Mr. John Milton: Hence, vain, deluding cows.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A recent discovery has brought to light the long-hidden papers of the Re-Echo Club.
BurgessnounUS /ˈbɜːrdʒəs/
English writer of satirical novels (1917-1993)
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
citedverbUS /ˈsaɪtəd/
past form of “cite” — make reference to
From this reading The first attempt here cited is the production of Mr. John Milton: Hence, vain, deluding cows.
clientelenounUS /ˌklaɪənˈtel/
customers collectively
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading A recent discovery has brought to light the long-hidden papers of the Re-Echo Club.
CownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The first attempt here cited is the production of Mr. John Milton: Hence, vain, deluding cows.
deludingverbUS /dɪˈluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “delude” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading The first attempt here cited is the production of Mr. John Milton: Hence, vain, deluding cows.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A recent discovery has brought to light the long-hidden papers of the Re-Echo Club.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
EchoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
eruditeadjectiveUS /ˈerədaɪt/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first attempt here cited is the production of Mr. John Milton: Hence, vain, deluding cows.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
Gelett
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From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A recent discovery has brought to light the long-hidden papers of the Re-Echo Club.
for this reason
From this reading The first attempt here cited is the production of Mr. John Milton: Hence, vain, deluding cows.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The first attempt here cited is the production of Mr. John Milton: Hence, vain, deluding cows.
herewithadverbUS /ˈhɪrˈwɪθ/
(formal) by means of this
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
I'd
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From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The first attempt here cited is the production of Mr. John Milton: Hence, vain, deluding cows.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A recent discovery has brought to light the long-hidden papers of the Re-Echo Club.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
localenounUS /loʊˈkæl/
the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
long-hidden
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From this reading A recent discovery has brought to light the long-hidden papers of the Re-Echo Club.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
masterpiecesnounUS /ˈmæstərpiːsəz/
plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
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 On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading The first attempt here cited is the production of Mr. John Milton: Hence, vain, deluding cows.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
a form of address for a man
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A recent discovery has brought to light the long-hidden papers of the Re-Echo Club.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading A recent discovery has brought to light the long-hidden papers of the Re-Echo Club.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
poesynoun
literature in metrical form
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading The first attempt here cited is the production of Mr. John Milton: Hence, vain, deluding cows.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
quatrainnoun
a stanza of four lines
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
on the contrary
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
Re-Echonoun
the echo of an echo
From this reading A recent discovery has brought to light the long-hidden papers of the Re-Echo Club.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading A recent discovery has brought to light the long-hidden papers of the Re-Echo Club.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
cut with a saw
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
express in words
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A recent discovery has brought to light the long-hidden papers of the Re-Echo Club.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A recent discovery has brought to light the long-hidden papers of the Re-Echo Club.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
hard to endure
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The first attempt here cited is the production of Mr. John Milton: Hence, vain, deluding cows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Little is known of the locale or clientele of this club, but it was doubtless a successor of the famous Echo Club of Boston memory, for, like that erudite body, it takes pleasure in trying to better what is done.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This is a great find, and all lovers of masterpieces of the world's best literature will rejoice with us that we are enabled to publish herewith a few of these gems of great minds.
produce a literary work
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading On the occasion of the meeting of which the following gems of poesy are the result, the several members of the club engaged to write up the well-known tradition of the Purple Cow in more elaborate form than the quatrain made famous by Mr. Gelett Burgess: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one."
