used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His stories are infinite and inextricable; but, unlike the epic, they have neither a beginning, a middle, nor an end.
admonishingadjectiveUS /ædˈmɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
(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 "But, sir, you are making no meal at all.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading You must try some of that fine honeycomb; it is most excellent; it is of our own making; for, I may say, we have almost everything within ourselves.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His stories are infinite and inextricable; but, unlike the epic, they have neither a beginning, a middle, nor an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His stories are infinite and inextricable; but, unlike the epic, they have neither a beginning, a middle, nor an end.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His stories are infinite and inextricable; but, unlike the epic, they have neither a beginning, a middle, nor an end.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "But, sir, you are making no meal at all.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading The bees, last season, did not do well at all; but they have done better this, sir.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading His stories are infinite and inextricable; but, unlike the epic, they have neither a beginning, a middle, nor an end.
(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 The bees, last season, did not do well at all; but they have done better this, sir.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His stories are infinite and inextricable; but, unlike the epic, they have neither a beginning, a middle, nor an end.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The bees, last season, did not do well at all; but they have done better this, sir.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The bees, last season, did not do well at all; but they have done better this, sir.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The bees, last season, did not do well at all; but they have done better this, sir.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading His stories are infinite and inextricable; but, unlike the epic, they have neither a beginning, a middle, nor an end.
epicadjectiveUS /ˈepɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading His stories are infinite and inextricable; but, unlike the epic, they have neither a beginning, a middle, nor an end.
at any time
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading You must try some of that fine honeycomb; it is most excellent; it is of our own making; for, I may say, we have almost everything within ourselves.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading You must try some of that fine honeycomb; it is most excellent; it is of our own making; for, I may say, we have almost everything within ourselves.
exclaimverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪm/
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading You must try some of that fine honeycomb; it is most excellent; it is of our own making; for, I may say, we have almost everything within ourselves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His stories are infinite and inextricable; but, unlike the epic, they have neither a beginning, a middle, nor an end.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His stories are infinite and inextricable; but, unlike the epic, they have neither a beginning, a middle, nor an end.
hitsnounUS /hɪts/
plural of “hit” — (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
honeycombverbUS /ˈhʌnikoʊm/
carve a honeycomb pattern into
From this reading You must try some of that fine honeycomb; it is most excellent; it is of our own making; for, I may say, we have almost everything within ourselves.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You must try some of that fine honeycomb; it is most excellent; it is of our own making; for, I may say, we have almost everything within ourselves.
I'll
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From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
inextricableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnekstrɪkʌbəl/
not permitting extrication; incapable of being disentangled or untied
From this reading His stories are infinite and inextricable; but, unlike the epic, they have neither a beginning, a middle, nor an end.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading His stories are infinite and inextricable; but, unlike the epic, they have neither a beginning, a middle, nor an end.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You must try some of that fine honeycomb; it is most excellent; it is of our own making; for, I may say, we have almost everything within ourselves.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
immediately past
From this reading The bees, last season, did not do well at all; but they have done better this, sir.
hear with intention
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You must try some of that fine honeycomb; it is most excellent; it is of our own making; for, I may say, we have almost everything within ourselves.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading "But, sir, you are making no meal at all.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading His stories are infinite and inextricable; but, unlike the epic, they have neither a beginning, a middle, nor an end.
used to form the superlative
From this reading You must try some of that fine honeycomb; it is most excellent; it is of our own making; for, I may say, we have almost everything within ourselves.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You must try some of that fine honeycomb; it is most excellent; it is of our own making; for, I may say, we have almost everything within ourselves.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading His stories are infinite and inextricable; but, unlike the epic, they have neither a beginning, a middle, nor an end.
not any; not one
From this reading "But, sir, you are making no meal at all.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading His stories are infinite and inextricable; but, unlike the epic, they have neither a beginning, a middle, nor an end.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The bees, last season, did not do well at all; but they have done better this, sir.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading You must try some of that fine honeycomb; it is most excellent; it is of our own making; for, I may say, we have almost everything within ourselves.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading You must try some of that fine honeycomb; it is most excellent; it is of our own making; for, I may say, we have almost everything within ourselves.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading You must try some of that fine honeycomb; it is most excellent; it is of our own making; for, I may say, we have almost everything within ourselves.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
express in words
From this reading You must try some of that fine honeycomb; it is most excellent; it is of our own making; for, I may say, we have almost everything within ourselves.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The bees, last season, did not do well at all; but they have done better this, sir.
term of address for a man
From this reading "But, sir, you are making no meal at all.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You must try some of that fine honeycomb; it is most excellent; it is of our own making; for, I may say, we have almost everything within ourselves.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading His stories are infinite and inextricable; but, unlike the epic, they have neither a beginning, a middle, nor an end.
express in words
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His stories are infinite and inextricable; but, unlike the epic, they have neither a beginning, a middle, nor an end.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His stories are infinite and inextricable; but, unlike the epic, they have neither a beginning, a middle, nor an end.
a special situation
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The bees, last season, did not do well at all; but they have done better this, sir.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading You must try some of that fine honeycomb; it is most excellent; it is of our own making; for, I may say, we have almost everything within ourselves.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading His stories are infinite and inextricable; but, unlike the epic, they have neither a beginning, a middle, nor an end.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading You must try some of that fine honeycomb; it is most excellent; it is of our own making; for, I may say, we have almost everything within ourselves.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
at the time that
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading You must try some of that fine honeycomb; it is most excellent; it is of our own making; for, I may say, we have almost everything within ourselves.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
but in spite of that
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When he starts with "I'll tell you a good thing," you listen for an instant, but immediately perceive that you are on the wrong scent; and, as he advances, he is ever admonishing you with his elbow of the many _hits_ he is making; and having heard him out--if that be possible!--you immediately exclaim, "Well!" thinking assuredly the cream of the joke is yet awaiting you.
