(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 (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We don’t want any more.”
any person at all
From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading (Significant chuckles); At political carouses We’ve had heaps of (paper) houses But though we WAIT, no houses do we SEE (Bitter laughter).
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading (Significant chuckles); At political carouses We’ve had heaps of (paper) houses But though we WAIT, no houses do we SEE (Bitter laughter).
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
carouses
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From this reading (Significant chuckles); At political carouses We’ve had heaps of (paper) houses But though we WAIT, no houses do we SEE (Bitter laughter).
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading _Chorus._ We’ve had heaps and heaps and heaps of Mr. SMILLIE (Loud cheers); We’ve had heaps and heaps and heaps of our M.P.
cheesenounUS /tʃiːz/
a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
ChorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading _Chorus._ We’ve had heaps and heaps and heaps of Mr. SMILLIE (Loud cheers); We’ve had heaps and heaps and heaps of our M.P.
chucklesnounUS /ˈtʃʌkəlz/
plural of “chuckle” — a soft partly suppressed laugh
From this reading (Significant chuckles); At political carouses We’ve had heaps of (paper) houses But though we WAIT, no houses do we SEE (Bitter laughter).
CHURCHILLnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading (Significant chuckles); At political carouses We’ve had heaps of (paper) houses But though we WAIT, no houses do we SEE (Bitter laughter).
don't
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From this reading We don’t want any more.”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
galoreadjectiveUS /ɡəˈlɔːr/
in great numbers
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
geenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Chorus._ We’ve had heaps and heaps and heaps of Mr. SMILLIE (Loud cheers); We’ve had heaps and heaps and heaps of our M.P.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading _Chorus._ We’ve had heaps and heaps and heaps of Mr. SMILLIE (Loud cheers); We’ve had heaps and heaps and heaps of our M.P.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading (Significant chuckles); At political carouses We’ve had heaps of (paper) houses But though we WAIT, no houses do we SEE (Bitter laughter).
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
jamverbUS /dʒæm/
press tightly together or cram
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
khaki-boys
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From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
khaki-coat
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From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
the sound of laughing
From this reading (Significant chuckles); At political carouses We’ve had heaps of (paper) houses But though we WAIT, no houses do we SEE (Bitter laughter).
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
in like or similar manner
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading _Chorus._ We’ve had heaps and heaps and heaps of Mr. SMILLIE (Loud cheers); We’ve had heaps and heaps and heaps of our M.P.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading _Chorus._ We’ve had heaps and heaps and heaps of Mr. SMILLIE (Loud cheers); We’ve had heaps and heaps and heaps of our M.P.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
MinistersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We don’t want any more.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Chorus._ We’ve had heaps and heaps and heaps of Mr. SMILLIE (Loud cheers); We’ve had heaps and heaps and heaps of our M.P.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
not any; not one
From this reading (Significant chuckles); At political carouses We’ve had heaps of (paper) houses But though we WAIT, no houses do we SEE (Bitter laughter).
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading _Chorus._ We’ve had heaps and heaps and heaps of Mr. SMILLIE (Loud cheers); We’ve had heaps and heaps and heaps of our M.P.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading (Significant chuckles); At political carouses We’ve had heaps of (paper) houses But though we WAIT, no houses do we SEE (Bitter laughter).
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading (Significant chuckles); At political carouses We’ve had heaps of (paper) houses But though we WAIT, no houses do we SEE (Bitter laughter).
politiciansnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
rationnounUS /ˈræʃən/
the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
ration-card
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From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
rationedadjectiveUS /ˈræʃənd/
distributed equitably in limited individual portions
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading (Significant chuckles); At political carouses We’ve had heaps of (paper) houses But though we WAIT, no houses do we SEE (Bitter laughter).
SignificantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading (Significant chuckles); At political carouses We’ve had heaps of (paper) houses But though we WAIT, no houses do we SEE (Bitter laughter).
SMILLIE
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From this reading _Chorus._ We’ve had heaps and heaps and heaps of Mr. SMILLIE (Loud cheers); We’ve had heaps and heaps and heaps of our M.P.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading (Significant chuckles); At political carouses We’ve had heaps of (paper) houses But though we WAIT, no houses do we SEE (Bitter laughter).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading (Significant chuckles); At political carouses We’ve had heaps of (paper) houses But though we WAIT, no houses do we SEE (Bitter laughter).
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading We don’t want any more.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We don’t want any more.”
We're
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From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
we've
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From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
WINSTON
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From this reading The khaki-boys were good enough for fighting, But now we hear the khaki-coat is barred; If they ration us in Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Why, anyone may have my ration-card!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading (always begin like that) Now Jimmy Brown He went to town, But all the people said, “We’re rationed in our jam, you know, Likewise our cheese and bread; But we’ve lot of politicians And Ministers galore, We’ve got enough of them and, gee!
