used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They are dressed up in their best, with their wrists adorned with rows of pins, and run about from house to house inquiring who will play at the game.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading They are dressed up in their best, with their wrists adorned with rows of pins, and run about from house to house inquiring who will play at the game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
antagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading The game is played by the one holding between her two forefingers and thumbs a pin, which she clasps tightly to prevent her antagonist seeing either part of it, while her opponent guesses.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are dressed up in their best, with their wrists adorned with rows of pins, and run about from house to house inquiring who will play at the game.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They are dressed up in their best, with their wrists adorned with rows of pins, and run about from house to house inquiring who will play at the game.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The game is played by the one holding between her two forefingers and thumbs a pin, which she clasps tightly to prevent her antagonist seeing either part of it, while her opponent guesses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Prickey Sockey Christmas morning is ushered in by the little maidens playing at the game of “Prickey Sockey,” as they call it.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The door is opened and one cries out— Prickey sockey for a pin, I car not whether I loss or win.
cheatingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːtɪŋ/
not faithful to a spouse or lover
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Prickey Sockey Christmas morning is ushered in by the little maidens playing at the game of “Prickey Sockey,” as they call it.
clasps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The game is played by the one holding between her two forefingers and thumbs a pin, which she clasps tightly to prevent her antagonist seeing either part of it, while her opponent guesses.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The door is opened and one cries out— Prickey sockey for a pin, I car not whether I loss or win.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door is opened and one cries out— Prickey sockey for a pin, I car not whether I loss or win.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading They are dressed up in their best, with their wrists adorned with rows of pins, and run about from house to house inquiring who will play at the game.
one or the other of two
From this reading The game is played by the one holding between her two forefingers and thumbs a pin, which she clasps tightly to prevent her antagonist seeing either part of it, while her opponent guesses.
fairsnounUS /ferz/
plural of “fair” — a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The door is opened and one cries out— Prickey sockey for a pin, I car not whether I loss or win.
forefingersnounUS /ˈfɔːrfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “forefinger” — the finger next to the thumb
From this reading The game is played by the one holding between her two forefingers and thumbs a pin, which she clasps tightly to prevent her antagonist seeing either part of it, while her opponent guesses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They are dressed up in their best, with their wrists adorned with rows of pins, and run about from house to house inquiring who will play at the game.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
guessesnounUS /ˈɡesəz/
plural of “guess” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading The game is played by the one holding between her two forefingers and thumbs a pin, which she clasps tightly to prevent her antagonist seeing either part of it, while her opponent guesses.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The game is played by the one holding between her two forefingers and thumbs a pin, which she clasps tightly to prevent her antagonist seeing either part of it, while her opponent guesses.
the act of retaining something
From this reading The game is played by the one holding between her two forefingers and thumbs a pin, which she clasps tightly to prevent her antagonist seeing either part of it, while her opponent guesses.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They are dressed up in their best, with their wrists adorned with rows of pins, and run about from house to house inquiring who will play at the game.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The door is opened and one cries out— Prickey sockey for a pin, I car not whether I loss or win.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Prickey Sockey Christmas morning is ushered in by the little maidens playing at the game of “Prickey Sockey,” as they call it.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading They are dressed up in their best, with their wrists adorned with rows of pins, and run about from house to house inquiring who will play at the game.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Prickey Sockey Christmas morning is ushered in by the little maidens playing at the game of “Prickey Sockey,” as they call it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Prickey Sockey Christmas morning is ushered in by the little maidens playing at the game of “Prickey Sockey,” as they call it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Prickey Sockey Christmas morning is ushered in by the little maidens playing at the game of “Prickey Sockey,” as they call it.
LoopverbUS /luːp/
move in loops
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
something that is lost
From this reading The door is opened and one cries out— Prickey sockey for a pin, I car not whether I loss or win.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Prickey Sockey Christmas morning is ushered in by the little maidens playing at the game of “Prickey Sockey,” as they call it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Prickey Sockey Christmas morning is ushered in by the little maidens playing at the game of “Prickey Sockey,” as they call it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The door is opened and one cries out— Prickey sockey for a pin, I car not whether I loss or win.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The door is opened and one cries out— Prickey sockey for a pin, I car not whether I loss or win.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door is opened and one cries out— Prickey sockey for a pin, I car not whether I loss or win.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading The game is played by the one holding between her two forefingers and thumbs a pin, which she clasps tightly to prevent her antagonist seeing either part of it, while her opponent guesses.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The door is opened and one cries out— Prickey sockey for a pin, I car not whether I loss or win.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The door is opened and one cries out— Prickey sockey for a pin, I car not whether I loss or win.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The game is played by the one holding between her two forefingers and thumbs a pin, which she clasps tightly to prevent her antagonist seeing either part of it, while her opponent guesses.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading The door is opened and one cries out— Prickey sockey for a pin, I car not whether I loss or win.
pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
From this reading They are dressed up in their best, with their wrists adorned with rows of pins, and run about from house to house inquiring who will play at the game.
participate in games or sport
From this reading They are dressed up in their best, with their wrists adorned with rows of pins, and run about from house to house inquiring who will play at the game.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Prickey Sockey Christmas morning is ushered in by the little maidens playing at the game of “Prickey Sockey,” as they call it.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The game is played by the one holding between her two forefingers and thumbs a pin, which she clasps tightly to prevent her antagonist seeing either part of it, while her opponent guesses.
PrickverbUS /prɪk/
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
Prickey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Prickey Sockey Christmas morning is ushered in by the little maidens playing at the game of “Prickey Sockey,” as they call it.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading They are dressed up in their best, with their wrists adorned with rows of pins, and run about from house to house inquiring who will play at the game.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading They are dressed up in their best, with their wrists adorned with rows of pins, and run about from house to house inquiring who will play at the game.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The game is played by the one holding between her two forefingers and thumbs a pin, which she clasps tightly to prevent her antagonist seeing either part of it, while her opponent guesses.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The game is played by the one holding between her two forefingers and thumbs a pin, which she clasps tightly to prevent her antagonist seeing either part of it, while her opponent guesses.
skewernounUS /sˈkjuːər/
a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
Sockey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Prickey Sockey Christmas morning is ushered in by the little maidens playing at the game of “Prickey Sockey,” as they call it.
strapnounUS /stræp/
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They are dressed up in their best, with their wrists adorned with rows of pins, and run about from house to house inquiring who will play at the game.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Prickey Sockey Christmas morning is ushered in by the little maidens playing at the game of “Prickey Sockey,” as they call it.
thimble-rig
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
thumbsnounUS /θʌmz/
plural of “thumb” — the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading The game is played by the one holding between her two forefingers and thumbs a pin, which she clasps tightly to prevent her antagonist seeing either part of it, while her opponent guesses.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading The game is played by the one holding between her two forefingers and thumbs a pin, which she clasps tightly to prevent her antagonist seeing either part of it, while her opponent guesses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They are dressed up in their best, with their wrists adorned with rows of pins, and run about from house to house inquiring who will play at the game.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The game is played by the one holding between her two forefingers and thumbs a pin, which she clasps tightly to prevent her antagonist seeing either part of it, while her opponent guesses.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They are dressed up in their best, with their wrists adorned with rows of pins, and run about from house to house inquiring who will play at the game.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Prickey Sockey Christmas morning is ushered in by the little maidens playing at the game of “Prickey Sockey,” as they call it.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The door is opened and one cries out— Prickey sockey for a pin, I car not whether I loss or win.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The game is played by the one holding between her two forefingers and thumbs a pin, which she clasps tightly to prevent her antagonist seeing either part of it, while her opponent guesses.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The game is played by the one holding between her two forefingers and thumbs a pin, which she clasps tightly to prevent her antagonist seeing either part of it, while her opponent guesses.
which person or people
From this reading They are dressed up in their best, with their wrists adorned with rows of pins, and run about from house to house inquiring who will play at the game.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They are dressed up in their best, with their wrists adorned with rows of pins, and run about from house to house inquiring who will play at the game.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading The door is opened and one cries out— Prickey sockey for a pin, I car not whether I loss or win.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Prick at the Loop A cheating game, played with a strap and skewer at fairs, &c, by persons of the thimble-rig class, probably the same as the game called “Fast and Loose.”
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading They are dressed up in their best, with their wrists adorned with rows of pins, and run about from house to house inquiring who will play at the game.
