used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
apostlenounUS /əˈpɑːsəl/
an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading And, though a very little member, it is capable of doing immense mischief.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A very small spark, thrown into a heap of dry shavings, in a wooden house, in a great city, will make a terrible fire.
power to direct or determine
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading And, though a very little member, it is capable of doing immense mischief.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading A very small spark, thrown into a heap of dry shavings, in a wooden house, in a great city, will make a terrible fire.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
divisible by two
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He even likens it to a fire.
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading GOVERNMENT OF THE TONGUE.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A very small spark, thrown into a heap of dry shavings, in a wooden house, in a great city, will make a terrible fire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He even likens it to a fire.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading A very small spark, thrown into a heap of dry shavings, in a wooden house, in a great city, will make a terrible fire.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A very small spark, thrown into a heap of dry shavings, in a wooden house, in a great city, will make a terrible fire.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading And, though a very little member, it is capable of doing immense mischief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A very small spark, thrown into a heap of dry shavings, in a wooden house, in a great city, will make a terrible fire.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A very small spark, thrown into a heap of dry shavings, in a wooden house, in a great city, will make a terrible fire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
likensverbUS /ˈlaɪkənz/
third-person singular of “liken” — consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
From this reading He even likens it to a fire.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And, though a very little member, it is capable of doing immense mischief.
engage in
From this reading A very small spark, thrown into a heap of dry shavings, in a wooden house, in a great city, will make a terrible fire.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading And, though a very little member, it is capable of doing immense mischief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOVERNMENT OF THE TONGUE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
serpentsnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənts/
plural of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
shavingsnounUS /ˈʃeɪvɪŋz/
plural of “shaving” — the act of removing hair with a razor
From this reading A very small spark, thrown into a heap of dry shavings, in a wooden house, in a great city, will make a terrible fire.
transport commercially
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A very small spark, thrown into a heap of dry shavings, in a wooden house, in a great city, will make a terrible fire.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading A very small spark, thrown into a heap of dry shavings, in a wooden house, in a great city, will make a terrible fire.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A very small spark, thrown into a heap of dry shavings, in a wooden house, in a great city, will make a terrible fire.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOVERNMENT OF THE TONGUE.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And, though a very little member, it is capable of doing immense mischief.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading A very small spark, thrown into a heap of dry shavings, in a wooden house, in a great city, will make a terrible fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading GOVERNMENT OF THE TONGUE.
unrulyadjectiveUS /ənˈruːli/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
precisely as stated
From this reading And, though a very little member, it is capable of doing immense mischief.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The apostle James says, the _tongue_ is an unruly member, and that it is easier to control a horse or a ship, or even to tame wild beasts and serpents, than to govern the tongue.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A very small spark, thrown into a heap of dry shavings, in a wooden house, in a great city, will make a terrible fire.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading A very small spark, thrown into a heap of dry shavings, in a wooden house, in a great city, will make a terrible fire.
