used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEFORE THE STORM Your real, devastating row has many points of resemblance with a prairie fire.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading (I have already compared a row with a thunderstorm; but both comparisons may stand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A man on a prairie lights his pipe, and throws away the match.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In dealing with so vast a matter as a row there must be no stint.)
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A man on a prairie lights his pipe, and throws away the match.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In dealing with so vast a matter as a row there must be no stint.)
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BEFORE THE STORM Your real, devastating row has many points of resemblance with a prairie fire.
the two together, not just one
From this reading (I have already compared a row with a thunderstorm; but both comparisons may stand.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading (I have already compared a row with a thunderstorm; but both comparisons may stand.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
catchesnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading (I have already compared a row with a thunderstorm; but both comparisons may stand.
comparisonsnounUS /kəmˈperəsənz/
plural of “comparison” — the act of examining resemblances
From this reading (I have already compared a row with a thunderstorm; but both comparisons may stand.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading In dealing with so vast a matter as a row there must be no stint.)
devastatingadjectiveUS /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/
making light of
From this reading BEFORE THE STORM Your real, devastating row has many points of resemblance with a prairie fire.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
start firing a weapon
From this reading BEFORE THE STORM Your real, devastating row has many points of resemblance with a prairie fire.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BEFORE THE STORM Your real, devastating row has many points of resemblance with a prairie fire.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading (I have already compared a row with a thunderstorm; but both comparisons may stand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A man on a prairie lights his pipe, and throws away the match.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading (I have already compared a row with a thunderstorm; but both comparisons may stand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In dealing with so vast a matter as a row there must be no stint.)
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading A man on a prairie lights his pipe, and throws away the match.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man on a prairie lights his pipe, and throws away the match.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading BEFORE THE STORM Your real, devastating row has many points of resemblance with a prairie fire.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading A man on a prairie lights his pipe, and throws away the match.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In dealing with so vast a matter as a row there must be no stint.)
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading (I have already compared a row with a thunderstorm; but both comparisons may stand.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In dealing with so vast a matter as a row there must be no stint.)
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
not any; not one
From this reading In dealing with so vast a matter as a row there must be no stint.)
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEFORE THE STORM Your real, devastating row has many points of resemblance with a prairie fire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A man on a prairie lights his pipe, and throws away the match.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading A man on a prairie lights his pipe, and throws away the match.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading BEFORE THE STORM Your real, devastating row has many points of resemblance with a prairie fire.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading BEFORE THE STORM Your real, devastating row has many points of resemblance with a prairie fire.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading BEFORE THE STORM Your real, devastating row has many points of resemblance with a prairie fire.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading BEFORE THE STORM Your real, devastating row has many points of resemblance with a prairie fire.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading BEFORE THE STORM Your real, devastating row has many points of resemblance with a prairie fire.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In dealing with so vast a matter as a row there must be no stint.)
be standing; be upright
From this reading (I have already compared a row with a thunderstorm; but both comparisons may stand.
stintnounUS /stɪnt/
an unbroken period of time during which you do something
From this reading In dealing with so vast a matter as a row there must be no stint.)
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading BEFORE THE STORM Your real, devastating row has many points of resemblance with a prairie fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEFORE THE STORM Your real, devastating row has many points of resemblance with a prairie fire.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In dealing with so vast a matter as a row there must be no stint.)
throwsnounUS /θroʊz/
plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
From this reading A man on a prairie lights his pipe, and throws away the match.
thunderstormnounUS /ˈθʌndərstɔːrm/
a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
From this reading (I have already compared a row with a thunderstorm; but both comparisons may stand.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In dealing with so vast a matter as a row there must be no stint.)
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The flame catches a bunch of dry grass, and, before any one can realise what is happening, sheets of fire are racing over the country; and the interested neighbours are following their example.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BEFORE THE STORM Your real, devastating row has many points of resemblance with a prairie fire.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading BEFORE THE STORM Your real, devastating row has many points of resemblance with a prairie fire.
