used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Norman protested in vain against his decision to retire for a while.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Norman protested in vain against his decision to retire for a while.
(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 Besides, ye all vote me down when I tells ye what to do, and things keep on goin' from bad to worse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Besides, ye all vote me down when I tells ye what to do, and things keep on goin' from bad to worse.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, ye all vote me down when I tells ye what to do, and things keep on goin' from bad to worse.
can't
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From this reading "I can't do no good settin' thar listenin' to them fools," the miner declared.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Norman protested in vain against his decision to retire for a while.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I can't do no good settin' thar listenin' to them fools," the miner declared.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I can't do no good settin' thar listenin' to them fools," the miner declared.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Besides, ye all vote me down when I tells ye what to do, and things keep on goin' from bad to worse.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "I can't do no good settin' thar listenin' to them fools," the miner declared.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Norman protested in vain against his decision to retire for a while.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Besides, ye all vote me down when I tells ye what to do, and things keep on goin' from bad to worse.
goin
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From this reading Besides, ye all vote me down when I tells ye what to do, and things keep on goin' from bad to worse.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I can't do no good settin' thar listenin' to them fools," the miner declared.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Norman protested in vain against his decision to retire for a while.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't do no good settin' thar listenin' to them fools," the miner declared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Besides, ye all vote me down when I tells ye what to do, and things keep on goin' from bad to worse.
listenin
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From this reading "I can't do no good settin' thar listenin' to them fools," the miner declared.
engage in
From this reading "They make me sick.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They make me sick.
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading "I can't do no good settin' thar listenin' to them fools," the miner declared.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
not any; not one
From this reading "I can't do no good settin' thar listenin' to them fools," the miner declared.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading Norman protested in vain against his decision to retire for a while.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Besides, ye all vote me down when I tells ye what to do, and things keep on goin' from bad to worse.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Norman protested in vain against his decision to retire for a while.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading Norman protested in vain against his decision to retire for a while.
settin
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From this reading "I can't do no good settin' thar listenin' to them fools," the miner declared.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "They make me sick.
be seated
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading Besides, ye all vote me down when I tells ye what to do, and things keep on goin' from bad to worse.
thar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't do no good settin' thar listenin' to them fools," the miner declared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I can't do no good settin' thar listenin' to them fools," the miner declared.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They make me sick.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Besides, ye all vote me down when I tells ye what to do, and things keep on goin' from bad to worse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
male cat
From this reading THE FIGHTING INSTINCT As questions of discipline became more and more pressing old Tom refused to sit as an active judge in the executive council.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Norman protested in vain against his decision to retire for a while.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Besides, ye all vote me down when I tells ye what to do, and things keep on goin' from bad to worse.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Besides, ye all vote me down when I tells ye what to do, and things keep on goin' from bad to worse.
at the time that
From this reading Besides, ye all vote me down when I tells ye what to do, and things keep on goin' from bad to worse.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Norman protested in vain against his decision to retire for a while.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Besides, ye all vote me down when I tells ye what to do, and things keep on goin' from bad to worse.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Besides, ye all vote me down when I tells ye what to do, and things keep on goin' from bad to worse.
