used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He can give and take, and slay, and allay the scruples of the conscientious, and do all things (apparently) but interfere in the cookery of a turtle.
(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 THE KING OF APEMAMA Thus all things on the island, even the priests of the gods, obey the word of Tembinok'.
allayverbUS /əˈleɪ/
lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading He can give and take, and slay, and allay the scruples of the conscientious, and do all things (apparently) but interfere in the cookery of a turtle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He rejoices in the crooked and violent paths of kingship like a strong man to run a race, or like an artist in his art.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He can give and take, and slay, and allay the scruples of the conscientious, and do all things (apparently) but interfere in the cookery of a turtle.
APEMAMA
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From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA Thus all things on the island, even the priests of the gods, obey the word of Tembinok'.
from appearances alone
From this reading He can give and take, and slay, and allay the scruples of the conscientious, and do all things (apparently) but interfere in the cookery of a turtle.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading He rejoices in the crooked and violent paths of kingship like a strong man to run a race, or like an artist in his art.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading He rejoices in the crooked and violent paths of kingship like a strong man to run a race, or like an artist in his art.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He can give and take, and slay, and allay the scruples of the conscientious, and do all things (apparently) but interfere in the cookery of a turtle.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He can give and take, and slay, and allay the scruples of the conscientious, and do all things (apparently) but interfere in the cookery of a turtle.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading He can give and take, and slay, and allay the scruples of the conscientious, and do all things (apparently) but interfere in the cookery of a turtle.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
cookerynoun
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading He can give and take, and slay, and allay the scruples of the conscientious, and do all things (apparently) but interfere in the cookery of a turtle.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading He rejoices in the crooked and violent paths of kingship like a strong man to run a race, or like an artist in his art.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Nor is his delight only in the possession, but in the exercise.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He can give and take, and slay, and allay the scruples of the conscientious, and do all things (apparently) but interfere in the cookery of a turtle.
divisible by two
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA Thus all things on the island, even the priests of the gods, obey the word of Tembinok'.
at any time
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Nor is his delight only in the possession, but in the exercise.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He can give and take, and slay, and allay the scruples of the conscientious, and do all things (apparently) but interfere in the cookery of a turtle.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA Thus all things on the island, even the priests of the gods, obey the word of Tembinok'.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He can give and take, and slay, and allay the scruples of the conscientious, and do all things (apparently) but interfere in the cookery of a turtle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He can give and take, and slay, and allay the scruples of the conscientious, and do all things (apparently) but interfere in the cookery of a turtle.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading He can give and take, and slay, and allay the scruples of the conscientious, and do all things (apparently) but interfere in the cookery of a turtle.
interlards
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From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA Thus all things on the island, even the priests of the gods, obey the word of Tembinok'.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA Thus all things on the island, even the priests of the gods, obey the word of Tembinok'.
kingshipnounUS /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/
the dignity or rank or position of a king
From this reading He rejoices in the crooked and violent paths of kingship like a strong man to run a race, or like an artist in his art.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He rejoices in the crooked and violent paths of kingship like a strong man to run a race, or like an artist in his art.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He rejoices in the crooked and violent paths of kingship like a strong man to run a race, or like an artist in his art.
meditates
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From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor is his delight only in the possession, but in the exercise.
be obedient to
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA Thus all things on the island, even the priests of the gods, obey the word of Tembinok'.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA Thus all things on the island, even the priests of the gods, obey the word of Tembinok'.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA Thus all things on the island, even the priests of the gods, obey the word of Tembinok'.
and nothing more
From this reading Nor is his delight only in the possession, but in the exercise.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He rejoices in the crooked and violent paths of kingship like a strong man to run a race, or like an artist in his art.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading He rejoices in the crooked and violent paths of kingship like a strong man to run a race, or like an artist in his art.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Nor is his delight only in the possession, but in the exercise.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA Thus all things on the island, even the priests of the gods, obey the word of Tembinok'.
any competition
From this reading He rejoices in the crooked and violent paths of kingship like a strong man to run a race, or like an artist in his art.
rejoices
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From this reading He rejoices in the crooked and violent paths of kingship like a strong man to run a race, or like an artist in his art.
remindsverbUS /riˈmaɪndz/
third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He rejoices in the crooked and violent paths of kingship like a strong man to run a race, or like an artist in his art.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He can give and take, and slay, and allay the scruples of the conscientious, and do all things (apparently) but interfere in the cookery of a turtle.
slayverbUS /sleɪ/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading He can give and take, and slay, and allay the scruples of the conscientious, and do all things (apparently) but interfere in the cookery of a turtle.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He rejoices in the crooked and violent paths of kingship like a strong man to run a race, or like an artist in his art.
carry out
From this reading He can give and take, and slay, and allay the scruples of the conscientious, and do all things (apparently) but interfere in the cookery of a turtle.
Tembinok
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From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA Thus all things on the island, even the priests of the gods, obey the word of Tembinok'.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA Thus all things on the island, even the priests of the gods, obey the word of Tembinok'.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA Thus all things on the island, even the priests of the gods, obey the word of Tembinok'.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA Thus all things on the island, even the priests of the gods, obey the word of Tembinok'.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He rejoices in the crooked and violent paths of kingship like a strong man to run a race, or like an artist in his art.
turtlenounUS /ˈtɜːrtəl/
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading He can give and take, and slay, and allay the scruples of the conscientious, and do all things (apparently) but interfere in the cookery of a turtle.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading He rejoices in the crooked and violent paths of kingship like a strong man to run a race, or like an artist in his art.
at the time that
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA Thus all things on the island, even the priests of the gods, obey the word of Tembinok'.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I got power" is his favourite word; it interlards his conversation; the thought haunts him and is ever fresh; and when he has asked and meditates of foreign countries, he looks up with a smile and reminds you, "_I got power_."
