used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The motor ride to The Plains was a cold and rough one.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Lost is our freedom When we submit to women so: Why do we need 'em When, in their best, they work our woe?
BreaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
CAMPIONnounUS /ˈkæmpiən/
any plant of the genus Silene
From this reading --THOMAS CAMPION.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
churnedverbUS /tʃɜːrnd/
past form of “churn” — stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The motor ride to The Plains was a cold and rough one.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Lost is our freedom When we submit to women so: Why do we need 'em When, in their best, they work our woe?
a quad with a square body
From this reading Lost is our freedom When we submit to women so: Why do we need 'em When, in their best, they work our woe?
fordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
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the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Lost is our freedom When we submit to women so: Why do we need 'em When, in their best, they work our woe?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lost is our freedom When we submit to women so: Why do we need 'em When, in their best, they work our woe?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lost is our freedom When we submit to women so: Why do we need 'em When, in their best, they work our woe?
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Lost is our freedom When we submit to women so: Why do we need 'em When, in their best, they work our woe?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
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 I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The motor ride to The Plains was a cold and rough one.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Lost is our freedom When we submit to women so: Why do we need 'em When, in their best, they work our woe?
not any; not one
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
on one occasion
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The motor ride to The Plains was a cold and rough one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Lost is our freedom When we submit to women so: Why do we need 'em When, in their best, they work our woe?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
PlainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The motor ride to The Plains was a cold and rough one.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The motor ride to The Plains was a cold and rough one.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The motor ride to The Plains was a cold and rough one.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lost is our freedom When we submit to women so: Why do we need 'em When, in their best, they work our woe?
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
caught or fixed
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Lost is our freedom When we submit to women so: Why do we need 'em When, in their best, they work our woe?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The motor ride to The Plains was a cold and rough one.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading --THOMAS CAMPION.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lost is our freedom When we submit to women so: Why do we need 'em When, in their best, they work our woe?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The motor ride to The Plains was a cold and rough one.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Lost is our freedom When we submit to women so: Why do we need 'em When, in their best, they work our woe?
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
at the time that
From this reading "A CERTAIN PARTY" Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers From their own music when they stray.
in or at the place that
From this reading I remember that we had to ford a stream or two, and that once, where the mud had been churned up and made deep by the wheels of many vehicles, we almost stuck.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Lost is our freedom When we submit to women so: Why do we need 'em When, in their best, they work our woe?
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading Lost is our freedom When we submit to women so: Why do we need 'em When, in their best, they work our woe?
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Lost is our freedom When we submit to women so: Why do we need 'em When, in their best, they work our woe?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Lost is our freedom When we submit to women so: Why do we need 'em When, in their best, they work our woe?
