used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
Alice
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From this reading Therefore it happened that while Alice Martin was breaking her heart for love of Paul Seaton, Edgar Ford was breaking his for love of Alice Martin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
for the reason that
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Therefore it happened that while Alice Martin was breaking her heart for love of Paul Seaton, Edgar Ford was breaking his for love of Alice Martin.
Brentford
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From this reading Two Kings in Brentford.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading Therefore it happened that while Alice Martin was breaking her heart for love of Paul Seaton, Edgar Ford was breaking his for love of Alice Martin.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Therefore it happened that while Alice Martin was breaking her heart for love of Paul Seaton, Edgar Ford was breaking his for love of Alice Martin.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Therefore it happened that while Alice Martin was breaking her heart for love of Paul Seaton, Edgar Ford was breaking his for love of Alice Martin.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Therefore it happened that while Alice Martin was breaking her heart for love of Paul Seaton, Edgar Ford was breaking his for love of Alice Martin.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Therefore it happened that while Alice Martin was breaking her heart for love of Paul Seaton, Edgar Ford was breaking his for love of Alice Martin.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Therefore it happened that while Alice Martin was breaking her heart for love of Paul Seaton, Edgar Ford was breaking his for love of Alice Martin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Therefore it happened that while Alice Martin was breaking her heart for love of Paul Seaton, Edgar Ford was breaking his for love of Alice Martin.
I'll
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From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two Kings in Brentford.
inclinenounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪn/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Yet it is a figure towards the dancing of which these members much incline.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Two Kings in Brentford.
LancersnounUS /ˈlænsərz/
a quadrille for 8 or 16 couples
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
hear with intention
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Therefore it happened that while Alice Martin was breaking her heart for love of Paul Seaton, Edgar Ford was breaking his for love of Alice Martin.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Therefore it happened that while Alice Martin was breaking her heart for love of Paul Seaton, Edgar Ford was breaking his for love of Alice Martin.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Yet it is a figure towards the dancing of which these members much incline.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Yet it is a figure towards the dancing of which these members much incline.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet it is a figure towards the dancing of which these members much incline.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Therefore it happened that while Alice Martin was breaking her heart for love of Paul Seaton, Edgar Ford was breaking his for love of Alice Martin.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
Seaton
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From this reading Therefore it happened that while Alice Martin was breaking her heart for love of Paul Seaton, Edgar Ford was breaking his for love of Alice Martin.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
deliver by singing
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
carry out
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
plural of “tale” — 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 I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Therefore it happened that while Alice Martin was breaking her heart for love of Paul Seaton, Edgar Ford was breaking his for love of Alice Martin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore it happened that while Alice Martin was breaking her heart for love of Paul Seaton, Edgar Ford was breaking his for love of Alice Martin.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Yet it is a figure towards the dancing of which these members much incline.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
in the direction of
From this reading Yet it is a figure towards the dancing of which these members much incline.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two Kings in Brentford.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
precisely as stated
From this reading It has a very pretty effect in dancing the Lancers when the dancers "set to corners"; but when our hearts, and the affections thereof, take it upon themselves to perform this particular figure, the effect is not so satisfactory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore it happened that while Alice Martin was breaking her heart for love of Paul Seaton, Edgar Ford was breaking his for love of Alice Martin.
at the time that
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet it is a figure towards the dancing of which these members much incline.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Therefore it happened that while Alice Martin was breaking her heart for love of Paul Seaton, Edgar Ford was breaking his for love of Alice Martin.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet it is a figure towards the dancing of which these members much incline.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I'll take your part when you are wrong; I'll fight your battles to the end; I'll listen when you sing a song, And never count your tales too long; Because you are my friend.
