used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In New England, the phrases in which it occurs most frequently are, "Let him go, _an_ he will;" "Go, _an_ you will;" and others of a similar kind.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading It remains among the common people, both in England and America.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It remains among the common people, both in England and America.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _An_ for _if_ is seen in most old authors.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading _Because_ and _becase_ were used promiscuously by our ancestors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It remains among the common people, both in England and America.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In New England, the phrases in which it occurs most frequently are, "Let him go, _an_ he will;" "Go, _an_ you will;" and others of a similar kind.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _An_ for _if_ is seen in most old authors.
becase
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From this reading _Because_ and _becase_ were used promiscuously by our ancestors.
for the reason that
From this reading _Because_ and _becase_ were used promiscuously by our ancestors.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It remains among the common people, both in England and America.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Because_ and _becase_ were used promiscuously by our ancestors.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It remains among the common people, both in England and America.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It remains among the common people, both in England and America.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _An_ for _if_ is seen in most old authors.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In New England, the phrases in which it occurs most frequently are, "Let him go, _an_ he will;" "Go, _an_ you will;" and others of a similar kind.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In New England, the phrases in which it occurs most frequently are, "Let him go, _an_ he will;" "Go, _an_ you will;" and others of a similar kind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In New England, the phrases in which it occurs most frequently are, "Let him go, _an_ he will;" "Go, _an_ you will;" and others of a similar kind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In New England, the phrases in which it occurs most frequently are, "Let him go, _an_ he will;" "Go, _an_ you will;" and others of a similar kind.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "_An_ please your honor;" that is, "_if_ your honor please."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _An_ for _if_ is seen in most old authors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _An_ for _if_ is seen in most old authors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _An_ for _if_ is seen in most old authors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It remains among the common people, both in England and America.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In New England, the phrases in which it occurs most frequently are, "Let him go, _an_ he will;" "Go, _an_ you will;" and others of a similar kind.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In New England, the phrases in which it occurs most frequently are, "Let him go, _an_ he will;" "Go, _an_ you will;" and others of a similar kind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _An_ for _if_ is seen in most old authors.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In New England, the phrases in which it occurs most frequently are, "Let him go, _an_ he will;" "Go, _an_ you will;" and others of a similar kind.
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading In New England, the phrases in which it occurs most frequently are, "Let him go, _an_ he will;" "Go, _an_ you will;" and others of a similar kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In New England, the phrases in which it occurs most frequently are, "Let him go, _an_ he will;" "Go, _an_ you will;" and others of a similar kind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _An_ for _if_ is seen in most old authors.
others
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From this reading In New England, the phrases in which it occurs most frequently are, "Let him go, _an_ he will;" "Go, _an_ you will;" and others of a similar kind.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Because_ and _becase_ were used promiscuously by our ancestors.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It remains among the common people, both in England and America.
phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading In New England, the phrases in which it occurs most frequently are, "Let him go, _an_ he will;" "Go, _an_ you will;" and others of a similar kind.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "_An_ please your honor;" that is, "_if_ your honor please."
promiscuouslyadverb
in an indiscriminate manner
From this reading _Because_ and _becase_ were used promiscuously by our ancestors.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading It remains among the common people, both in England and America.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _An_ for _if_ is seen in most old authors.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading In New England, the phrases in which it occurs most frequently are, "Let him go, _an_ he will;" "Go, _an_ you will;" and others of a similar kind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "_An_ please your honor;" that is, "_if_ your honor please."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It remains among the common people, both in England and America.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading _Because_ and _becase_ were used promiscuously by our ancestors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Because_ and _becase_ were used promiscuously by our ancestors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In New England, the phrases in which it occurs most frequently are, "Let him go, _an_ he will;" "Go, _an_ you will;" and others of a similar kind.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In New England, the phrases in which it occurs most frequently are, "Let him go, _an_ he will;" "Go, _an_ you will;" and others of a similar kind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In New England, the phrases in which it occurs most frequently are, "Let him go, _an_ he will;" "Go, _an_ you will;" and others of a similar kind.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "_An_ please your honor;" that is, "_if_ your honor please."
