used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The more I see of the old major the more I admire him, notwithstanding the half mystery that seems a part of him, and the contradictory elements in nis nature.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading The more I see of the old major the more I admire him, notwithstanding the half mystery that seems a part of him, and the contradictory elements in nis nature.
agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading I doubt not that if I were engaged in agricultural pursuits I should join them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The more I see of the old major the more I admire him, notwithstanding the half mystery that seems a part of him, and the contradictory elements in nis nature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Let me see—I have decided to ask Ethel Horton to be my wife.”
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
BARLEYnounUS /ˈbɑːrli/
a grain of barley
From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Let me see—I have decided to ask Ethel Horton to be my wife.”
boutonnihres
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From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But why, I wonder, did Major Hampton solicit me to identify myself with the order?
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
contradictoryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəri/
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
From this reading The more I see of the old major the more I admire him, notwithstanding the half mystery that seems a part of him, and the contradictory elements in nis nature.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Let me see—I have decided to ask Ethel Horton to be my wife.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But why, I wonder, did Major Hampton solicit me to identify myself with the order?
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I doubt not that if I were engaged in agricultural pursuits I should join them.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading The more I see of the old major the more I admire him, notwithstanding the half mystery that seems a part of him, and the contradictory elements in nis nature.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading I doubt not that if I were engaged in agricultural pursuits I should join them.
Ethel
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From this reading Let me see—I have decided to ask Ethel Horton to be my wife.”
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The more I see of the old major the more I admire him, notwithstanding the half mystery that seems a part of him, and the contradictory elements in nis nature.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading But why, I wonder, did Major Hampton solicit me to identify myself with the order?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Let me see—I have decided to ask Ethel Horton to be my wife.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The more I see of the old major the more I admire him, notwithstanding the half mystery that seems a part of him, and the contradictory elements in nis nature.
Horton
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From this reading Let me see—I have decided to ask Ethel Horton to be my wife.”
Hugh
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From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
HULLERS
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From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I doubt not that if I were engaged in agricultural pursuits I should join them.
identifyverbUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪ/
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading But why, I wonder, did Major Hampton solicit me to identify myself with the order?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I doubt not that if I were engaged in agricultural pursuits I should join them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I doubt not that if I were engaged in agricultural pursuits I should join them.
insignianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪɡniːə/
a badge worn to show official position
From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading I doubt not that if I were engaged in agricultural pursuits I should join them.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me see—I have decided to ask Ethel Horton to be my wife.”
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading But why, I wonder, did Major Hampton solicit me to identify myself with the order?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But why, I wonder, did Major Hampton solicit me to identify myself with the order?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more I see of the old major the more I admire him, notwithstanding the half mystery that seems a part of him, and the contradictory elements in nis nature.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Let me see—I have decided to ask Ethel Horton to be my wife.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But why, I wonder, did Major Hampton solicit me to identify myself with the order?
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The more I see of the old major the more I admire him, notwithstanding the half mystery that seems a part of him, and the contradictory elements in nis nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The more I see of the old major the more I admire him, notwithstanding the half mystery that seems a part of him, and the contradictory elements in nis nature.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
nis
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From this reading The more I see of the old major the more I admire him, notwithstanding the half mystery that seems a part of him, and the contradictory elements in nis nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I doubt not that if I were engaged in agricultural pursuits I should join them.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The more I see of the old major the more I admire him, notwithstanding the half mystery that seems a part of him, and the contradictory elements in nis nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The more I see of the old major the more I admire him, notwithstanding the half mystery that seems a part of him, and the contradictory elements in nis nature.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But why, I wonder, did Major Hampton solicit me to identify myself with the order?
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The more I see of the old major the more I admire him, notwithstanding the half mystery that seems a part of him, and the contradictory elements in nis nature.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading I doubt not that if I were engaged in agricultural pursuits I should join them.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The more I see of the old major the more I admire him, notwithstanding the half mystery that seems a part of him, and the contradictory elements in nis nature.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The more I see of the old major the more I admire him, notwithstanding the half mystery that seems a part of him, and the contradictory elements in nis nature.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I doubt not that if I were engaged in agricultural pursuits I should join them.
solicitverbUS /səˈlɪsɪt/
make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
From this reading But why, I wonder, did Major Hampton solicit me to identify myself with the order?
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I doubt not that if I were engaged in agricultural pursuits I should join them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I doubt not that if I were engaged in agricultural pursuits I should join them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But why, I wonder, did Major Hampton solicit me to identify myself with the order?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I doubt not that if I were engaged in agricultural pursuits I should join them.
at the time that
From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But why, I wonder, did Major Hampton solicit me to identify myself with the order?
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Let me see—I have decided to ask Ethel Horton to be my wife.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading BARLEY HULLERS,” mused Hugh, when he awoke the next morning, “composed of chosen spirits, with boutonnihres of barley heads as an insignia of rank.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading But why, I wonder, did Major Hampton solicit me to identify myself with the order?
