used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
(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 _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If we have poetic fire and genius, even these gifts may for the time being be held in reservation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading If we have poetic fire and genius, even these gifts may for the time being be held in reservation.
BurialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading No "Ode to a Dying Fox" or "Elegy on the Death and Burial of Reynard" will be necessary.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading No "Ode to a Dying Fox" or "Elegy on the Death and Burial of Reynard" will be necessary.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For Reynard did not die; nor was he shot; at least, not sufficiently shot.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading For Reynard did not die; nor was he shot; at least, not sufficiently shot.
DyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading No "Ode to a Dying Fox" or "Elegy on the Death and Burial of Reynard" will be necessary.
ElegynounUS /ˈelədʒiː/
a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
From this reading No "Ode to a Dying Fox" or "Elegy on the Death and Burial of Reynard" will be necessary.
divisible by two
From this reading If we have poetic fire and genius, even these gifts may for the time being be held in reservation.
start firing a weapon
From this reading If we have poetic fire and genius, even these gifts may for the time being be held in reservation.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If we have poetic fire and genius, even these gifts may for the time being be held in reservation.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading No "Ode to a Dying Fox" or "Elegy on the Death and Burial of Reynard" will be necessary.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading If we have poetic fire and genius, even these gifts may for the time being be held in reservation.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading If we have poetic fire and genius, even these gifts may for the time being be held in reservation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For Reynard did not die; nor was he shot; at least, not sufficiently shot.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading If we have poetic fire and genius, even these gifts may for the time being be held in reservation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If we have poetic fire and genius, even these gifts may for the time being be held in reservation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading For Reynard did not die; nor was he shot; at least, not sufficiently shot.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If we have poetic fire and genius, even these gifts may for the time being be held in reservation.
absolutely essential
From this reading No "Ode to a Dying Fox" or "Elegy on the Death and Burial of Reynard" will be necessary.
not any; not one
From this reading No "Ode to a Dying Fox" or "Elegy on the Death and Burial of Reynard" will be necessary.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading For Reynard did not die; nor was he shot; at least, not sufficiently shot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
OdenounUS /oʊd/
a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
From this reading No "Ode to a Dying Fox" or "Elegy on the Death and Burial of Reynard" will be necessary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No "Ode to a Dying Fox" or "Elegy on the Death and Burial of Reynard" will be necessary.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one sense this was a pity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No "Ode to a Dying Fox" or "Elegy on the Death and Burial of Reynard" will be necessary.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading In one sense this was a pity.
poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading If we have poetic fire and genius, even these gifts may for the time being be held in reservation.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
reservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading If we have poetic fire and genius, even these gifts may for the time being be held in reservation.
ReynardnounUS /ˈreɪnərd/
a conventional name for a fox used in tales following usage in the old epic “Reynard the Fox”
From this reading No "Ode to a Dying Fox" or "Elegy on the Death and Burial of Reynard" will be necessary.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In one sense this was a pity.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading For Reynard did not die; nor was he shot; at least, not sufficiently shot.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading For Reynard did not die; nor was he shot; at least, not sufficiently shot.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If we have poetic fire and genius, even these gifts may for the time being be held in reservation.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If we have poetic fire and genius, even these gifts may for the time being be held in reservation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In one sense this was a pity.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If we have poetic fire and genius, even these gifts may for the time being be held in reservation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For Reynard did not die; nor was he shot; at least, not sufficiently shot.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _A DAY OF ADVENTURE._ If we have any tears all ready to flow, it is satisfactory to know that they will not be required at present.
