aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Her themes are about the same.
amours
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From this reading She sings of her “man” or “daddy,” of her disappointments and failures in love, of her unfaithful lover, and of her own secret amours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She sings of her “man” or “daddy,” of her disappointments and failures in love, of her unfaithful lover, and of her own secret amours.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her themes are about the same.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It will be noticed that woman’s song conforms quite closely to the blues type as it is popularly known today.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be noticed that woman’s song conforms quite closely to the blues type as it is popularly known today.
bluesnounUS /bluːz/
a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes
From this reading It will be noticed that woman’s song conforms quite closely to the blues type as it is popularly known today.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In Chapter I examples of the “mama” blues titles were given and in Chapter II it was pointed out that the majority of the formal blues of today deal with the sex theme.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading It will be noticed that woman’s song conforms quite closely to the blues type as it is popularly known today.
conformsverbUS /kənˈfɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “conform” — be similar, be in line with
From this reading It will be noticed that woman’s song conforms quite closely to the blues type as it is popularly known today.
daddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading She sings of her “man” or “daddy,” of her disappointments and failures in love, of her unfaithful lover, and of her own secret amours.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading In Chapter I examples of the “mama” blues titles were given and in Chapter II it was pointed out that the majority of the formal blues of today deal with the sex theme.
disappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading She sings of her “man” or “daddy,” of her disappointments and failures in love, of her unfaithful lover, and of her own secret amours.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading In Chapter I examples of the “mama” blues titles were given and in Chapter II it was pointed out that the majority of the formal blues of today deal with the sex theme.
failuresnounUS /ˈfeɪljərz/
plural of “failure” — an act that fails
From this reading She sings of her “man” or “daddy,” of her disappointments and failures in love, of her unfaithful lover, and of her own secret amours.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading In Chapter I examples of the “mama” blues titles were given and in Chapter II it was pointed out that the majority of the formal blues of today deal with the sex theme.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In Chapter I examples of the “mama” blues titles were given and in Chapter II it was pointed out that the majority of the formal blues of today deal with the sex theme.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her themes are about the same.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In Chapter I examples of the “mama” blues titles were given and in Chapter II it was pointed out that the majority of the formal blues of today deal with the sex theme.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In Chapter I examples of the “mama” blues titles were given and in Chapter II it was pointed out that the majority of the formal blues of today deal with the sex theme.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WOMAN’S SONG OF MAN Woman’s song of man is in most respects parallel to man’s song of woman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WOMAN’S SONG OF MAN Woman’s song of man is in most respects parallel to man’s song of woman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be noticed that woman’s song conforms quite closely to the blues type as it is popularly known today.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It will be noticed that woman’s song conforms quite closely to the blues type as it is popularly known today.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She sings of her “man” or “daddy,” of her disappointments and failures in love, of her unfaithful lover, and of her own secret amours.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading She sings of her “man” or “daddy,” of her disappointments and failures in love, of her unfaithful lover, and of her own secret amours.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading In Chapter I examples of the “mama” blues titles were given and in Chapter II it was pointed out that the majority of the formal blues of today deal with the sex theme.
mamanounUS /ˈmɑːmə/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading In Chapter I examples of the “mama” blues titles were given and in Chapter II it was pointed out that the majority of the formal blues of today deal with the sex theme.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WOMAN’S SONG OF MAN Woman’s song of man is in most respects parallel to man’s song of woman.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WOMAN’S SONG OF MAN Woman’s song of man is in most respects parallel to man’s song of woman.
used to form the superlative
From this reading WOMAN’S SONG OF MAN Woman’s song of man is in most respects parallel to man’s song of woman.
being perceived or observed
From this reading It will be noticed that woman’s song conforms quite closely to the blues type as it is popularly known today.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WOMAN’S SONG OF MAN Woman’s song of man is in most respects parallel to man’s song of woman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She sings of her “man” or “daddy,” of her disappointments and failures in love, of her unfaithful lover, and of her own secret amours.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In Chapter I examples of the “mama” blues titles were given and in Chapter II it was pointed out that the majority of the formal blues of today deal with the sex theme.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She sings of her “man” or “daddy,” of her disappointments and failures in love, of her unfaithful lover, and of her own secret amours.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading WOMAN’S SONG OF MAN Woman’s song of man is in most respects parallel to man’s song of woman.
having a point
From this reading In Chapter I examples of the “mama” blues titles were given and in Chapter II it was pointed out that the majority of the formal blues of today deal with the sex theme.
popularlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːpjələrli/
among the people
From this reading It will be noticed that woman’s song conforms quite closely to the blues type as it is popularly known today.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It will be noticed that woman’s song conforms quite closely to the blues type as it is popularly known today.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading WOMAN’S SONG OF MAN Woman’s song of man is in most respects parallel to man’s song of woman.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Her themes are about the same.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading She sings of her “man” or “daddy,” of her disappointments and failures in love, of her unfaithful lover, and of her own secret amours.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading In Chapter I examples of the “mama” blues titles were given and in Chapter II it was pointed out that the majority of the formal blues of today deal with the sex theme.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sings of her “man” or “daddy,” of her disappointments and failures in love, of her unfaithful lover, and of her own secret amours.
singsverbUS /sɪŋz/
third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing
From this reading She sings of her “man” or “daddy,” of her disappointments and failures in love, of her unfaithful lover, and of her own secret amours.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading WOMAN’S SONG OF MAN Woman’s song of man is in most respects parallel to man’s song of woman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will be noticed that woman’s song conforms quite closely to the blues type as it is popularly known today.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her themes are about the same.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In Chapter I examples of the “mama” blues titles were given and in Chapter II it was pointed out that the majority of the formal blues of today deal with the sex theme.
themesnounUS /θiːmz/
plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Her themes are about the same.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading In Chapter I examples of the “mama” blues titles were given and in Chapter II it was pointed out that the majority of the formal blues of today deal with the sex theme.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WOMAN’S SONG OF MAN Woman’s song of man is in most respects parallel to man’s song of woman.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading It will be noticed that woman’s song conforms quite closely to the blues type as it is popularly known today.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading It will be noticed that woman’s song conforms quite closely to the blues type as it is popularly known today.
unfaithfuladjectiveUS /ənˈfeɪθfəl/
not true to duty or obligation or promises
From this reading She sings of her “man” or “daddy,” of her disappointments and failures in love, of her unfaithful lover, and of her own secret amours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Chapter I examples of the “mama” blues titles were given and in Chapter II it was pointed out that the majority of the formal blues of today deal with the sex theme.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In Chapter I examples of the “mama” blues titles were given and in Chapter II it was pointed out that the majority of the formal blues of today deal with the sex theme.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be noticed that woman’s song conforms quite closely to the blues type as it is popularly known today.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In Chapter I examples of the “mama” blues titles were given and in Chapter II it was pointed out that the majority of the formal blues of today deal with the sex theme.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading WOMAN’S SONG OF MAN Woman’s song of man is in most respects parallel to man’s song of woman.
WOMAN'SnounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading WOMAN’S SONG OF MAN Woman’s song of man is in most respects parallel to man’s song of woman.
