used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The robbers run away, and the man lifts his hands on high and praises the Lord for his deliverance.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Boys, count," commanded Hosea Hessel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "One, two, three--" But suddenly....
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading "Boys, count," commanded Hosea Hessel.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "Boys, count," commanded Hosea Hessel.
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading The robbers run away, and the man lifts his hands on high and praises the Lord for his deliverance.
at any time
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The robbers run away, and the man lifts his hands on high and praises the Lord for his deliverance.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
Hessel
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From this reading "Boys, count," commanded Hosea Hessel.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The robbers run away, and the man lifts his hands on high and praises the Lord for his deliverance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
HoseanounUS /hoʊˈsiːə/
a minor Hebrew prophet (8th century BC)
From this reading "Boys, count," commanded Hosea Hessel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was just like that with me and my nose.
and nothing more
From this reading It was just like that with me and my nose.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
liftsnounUS /lɪfts/
plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance
From this reading The robbers run away, and the man lifts his hands on high and praises the Lord for his deliverance.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was just like that with me and my nose.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The robbers run away, and the man lifts his hands on high and praises the Lord for his deliverance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was just like that with me and my nose.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was just like that with me and my nose.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading It was just like that with me and my nose.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The robbers run away, and the man lifts his hands on high and praises the Lord for his deliverance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One, two, three--" But suddenly....
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading The robbers run away, and the man lifts his hands on high and praises the Lord for his deliverance.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The robbers run away, and the man lifts his hands on high and praises the Lord for his deliverance.
express in words
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
sharpenverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpən/
make sharp or sharper
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "One, two, three--" But suddenly....
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
express in words
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was just like that with me and my nose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "One, two, three--" But suddenly....
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "One, two, three--" But suddenly....
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was just like that with me and my nose.
at the time that
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
woodmannounUS /ˈwʊdmən/
someone who lives in the woods
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Nearly always, since ever the world began, when a misfortune happens to a man--when robbers surround him in a wood, bind his hands, sharpen their knives, tell him to say his prayers, and are about to finish him off, there comes a woodman with a bell.
