used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nine o’clock of a summer’s morning in rural England is an hour of delight if the weather be fine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nine o’clock of a summer’s morning in rural England is an hour of delight if the weather be fine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nine o’clock of a summer’s morning in rural England is an hour of delight if the weather be fine.
(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 he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
CathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading felt inclined to change his tune to the wail of his countryman lost in the crypt of Glasgow Cathedral, and sing,
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading felt inclined to change his tune to the wail of his countryman lost in the crypt of Glasgow Cathedral, and sing,
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
countrymannounUS /ˈkʌntrimən/
a man from your own country
From this reading felt inclined to change his tune to the wail of his countryman lost in the crypt of Glasgow Cathedral, and sing,
cryptnounUS /krɪpt/
An underground room or vault beneath an ancient building, often used for storage or burials.
From this reading felt inclined to change his tune to the wail of his countryman lost in the crypt of Glasgow Cathedral, and sing,
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Nine o’clock of a summer’s morning in rural England is an hour of delight if the weather be fine.
doot
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From this reading “I doot, I doot, I’ll ne’er win out.”
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Nine o’clock of a summer’s morning in rural England is an hour of delight if the weather be fine.
fairy-land
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From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading felt inclined to change his tune to the wail of his countryman lost in the crypt of Glasgow Cathedral, and sing,
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Nine o’clock of a summer’s morning in rural England is an hour of delight if the weather be fine.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
GlasgownounUS /ˈɡlæskoʊ/
largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world
From this reading felt inclined to change his tune to the wail of his countryman lost in the crypt of Glasgow Cathedral, and sing,
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
hedgerows
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From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Nine o’clock of a summer’s morning in rural England is an hour of delight if the weather be fine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I doot, I doot, I’ll ne’er win out.”
I'll
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From this reading “I doot, I doot, I’ll ne’er win out.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nine o’clock of a summer’s morning in rural England is an hour of delight if the weather be fine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nine o’clock of a summer’s morning in rural England is an hour of delight if the weather be fine.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading felt inclined to change his tune to the wail of his countryman lost in the crypt of Glasgow Cathedral, and sing,
intersectionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈsekʃən/
a point where lines intersect
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nine o’clock of a summer’s morning in rural England is an hour of delight if the weather be fine.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading felt inclined to change his tune to the wail of his countryman lost in the crypt of Glasgow Cathedral, and sing,
engage in
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Nine o’clock of a summer’s morning in rural England is an hour of delight if the weather be fine.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
ne'eradverbUS /ner/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I doot, I doot, I’ll ne’er win out.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Nine o’clock of a summer’s morning in rural England is an hour of delight if the weather be fine.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Nine o’clock of a summer’s morning in rural England is an hour of delight if the weather be fine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nine o’clock of a summer’s morning in rural England is an hour of delight if the weather be fine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I doot, I doot, I’ll ne’er win out.”
a course of conduct
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading Nine o’clock of a summer’s morning in rural England is an hour of delight if the weather be fine.
deliver by singing
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
having a supporting base
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
stirrupsnounUS /ˈstɜːrəps/
plural of “stirrup” — support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Nine o’clock of a summer’s morning in rural England is an hour of delight if the weather be fine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nine o’clock of a summer’s morning in rural England is an hour of delight if the weather be fine.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
thoroughfaresnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊferz/
plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
trustsnounUS /trʌsts/
plural of “trust” — something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading felt inclined to change his tune to the wail of his countryman lost in the crypt of Glasgow Cathedral, and sing,
except if; if not
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
wailverbUS /weɪl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading felt inclined to change his tune to the wail of his countryman lost in the crypt of Glasgow Cathedral, and sing,
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Nine o’clock of a summer’s morning in rural England is an hour of delight if the weather be fine.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
which person or people
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading “I doot, I doot, I’ll ne’er win out.”
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The birds sing whether there be war or peace in the land; the trees and hedgerows and the flowers make a path to fairy-land of the narrow lanes; but the man who trusts to these winding thoroughfares, unless
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading he know the country well, is like to find himself in an enchanted maze, and Armstrong, stopping his horse at an intersection, standing in his stirrups the better to view the landscape, wrinkled his brow in perplexity and
