used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When they were scarcely six years old, there was rivalry between them as to which was the better and quicker knitter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Between her and Suneva there had never been peace, and she did not even wish that there should be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Between her and Suneva there had never been peace, and she did not even wish that there should be.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading When they were scarcely six years old, there was rivalry between them as to which was the better and quicker knitter.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between her and Suneva there had never been peace, and she did not even wish that there should be.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
power to direct or determine
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Between her and Suneva there had never been peace, and she did not even wish that there should be.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
divisible by two
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Between her and Suneva there had never been peace, and she did not even wish that there should be.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SWEET HOME.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
and nothing more
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
knitternounUS /ˈnɪtər/
someone who makes garments (or fabrics) by intertwining yarn or thread
From this reading When they were scarcely six years old, there was rivalry between them as to which was the better and quicker knitter.
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 If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
most important element
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
Margaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Between her and Suneva there had never been peace, and she did not even wish that there should be.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When they were scarcely six years old, there was rivalry between them as to which was the better and quicker knitter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Between her and Suneva there had never been peace, and she did not even wish that there should be.
pivotverbUS /ˈpɪvət/
turn on a pivot
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading When they were scarcely six years old, there was rivalry between them as to which was the better and quicker knitter.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading When they were scarcely six years old, there was rivalry between them as to which was the better and quicker knitter.
only a very short time before
From this reading When they were scarcely six years old, there was rivalry between them as to which was the better and quicker knitter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Between her and Suneva there had never been peace, and she did not even wish that there should be.
estrangement from god
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading When they were scarcely six years old, there was rivalry between them as to which was the better and quicker knitter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
Suneva
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Between her and Suneva there had never been peace, and she did not even wish that there should be.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading SWEET HOME.
swervenounUS /swɜːrv/
the act of turning aside suddenly
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Between her and Suneva there had never been peace, and she did not even wish that there should be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When they were scarcely six years old, there was rivalry between them as to which was the better and quicker knitter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they were scarcely six years old, there was rivalry between them as to which was the better and quicker knitter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
unpruned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
at the time that
From this reading When they were scarcely six years old, there was rivalry between them as to which was the better and quicker knitter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading "On so nice a pivot turns True wisdom; here an inch, or there, we swerve From the just balance; by too much we sin, And half our errors are but truths unpruned."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Between her and Suneva there had never been peace, and she did not even wish that there should be.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Margaret were neglected, it was in the main her own fault; or, at least, the fault of circumstances which she would not even try to control.
a late time of life
From this reading When they were scarcely six years old, there was rivalry between them as to which was the better and quicker knitter.
