used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The same works ain't got capacity for both, no more'n you can build a split-second stop-watch in a stone quarry.
ain't
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From this reading The same works ain't got capacity for both, no more'n you can build a split-second stop-watch in a stone quarry.
(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 Author of "The Barrier," "The Spoilers" "Most all the old quotations need fixing," said Joyce in tones forbidding dispute.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading "For instance, the guy that alluded to marriages germinating in heaven certainly got off on the wrong foot.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "The Barrier," "The Spoilers" "Most all the old quotations need fixing," said Joyce in tones forbidding dispute.
BarriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Author of "The Barrier," "The Spoilers" "Most all the old quotations need fixing," said Joyce in tones forbidding dispute.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The same works ain't got capacity for both, no more'n you can build a split-second stop-watch in a stone quarry.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The same works ain't got capacity for both, no more'n you can build a split-second stop-watch in a stone quarry.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The same works ain't got capacity for both, no more'n you can build a split-second stop-watch in a stone quarry.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading The same works ain't got capacity for both, no more'n you can build a split-second stop-watch in a stone quarry.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "For instance, the guy that alluded to marriages germinating in heaven certainly got off on the wrong foot.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading Author of "The Barrier," "The Spoilers" "Most all the old quotations need fixing," said Joyce in tones forbidding dispute.
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Author of "The Barrier," "The Spoilers" "Most all the old quotations need fixing," said Joyce in tones forbidding dispute.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "For instance, the guy that alluded to marriages germinating in heaven certainly got off on the wrong foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For instance, the guy that alluded to marriages germinating in heaven certainly got off on the wrong foot.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading Author of "The Barrier," "The Spoilers" "Most all the old quotations need fixing," said Joyce in tones forbidding dispute.
germinating
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From this reading "For instance, the guy that alluded to marriages germinating in heaven certainly got off on the wrong foot.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "For instance, the guy that alluded to marriages germinating in heaven certainly got off on the wrong foot.
guynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading "For instance, the guy that alluded to marriages germinating in heaven certainly got off on the wrong foot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He meant pardnerships.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "For instance, the guy that alluded to marriages germinating in heaven certainly got off on the wrong foot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Author of "The Barrier," "The Spoilers" "Most all the old quotations need fixing," said Joyce in tones forbidding dispute.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "For instance, the guy that alluded to marriages germinating in heaven certainly got off on the wrong foot.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Author of "The Barrier," "The Spoilers" "Most all the old quotations need fixing," said Joyce in tones forbidding dispute.
marriagesnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒɪz/
plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading "For instance, the guy that alluded to marriages germinating in heaven certainly got off on the wrong foot.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He meant pardnerships.
more'n
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From this reading The same works ain't got capacity for both, no more'n you can build a split-second stop-watch in a stone quarry.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Author of "The Barrier," "The Spoilers" "Most all the old quotations need fixing," said Joyce in tones forbidding dispute.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Author of "The Barrier," "The Spoilers" "Most all the old quotations need fixing," said Joyce in tones forbidding dispute.
not any; not one
From this reading The same works ain't got capacity for both, no more'n you can build a split-second stop-watch in a stone quarry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "The Barrier," "The Spoilers" "Most all the old quotations need fixing," said Joyce in tones forbidding dispute.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "For instance, the guy that alluded to marriages germinating in heaven certainly got off on the wrong foot.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Author of "The Barrier," "The Spoilers" "Most all the old quotations need fixing," said Joyce in tones forbidding dispute.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "For instance, the guy that alluded to marriages germinating in heaven certainly got off on the wrong foot.
pardnerships
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From this reading He meant pardnerships.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading The same works ain't got capacity for both, no more'n you can build a split-second stop-watch in a stone quarry.
quotationsnounUS /kwoʊˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “quotation” — a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
From this reading Author of "The Barrier," "The Spoilers" "Most all the old quotations need fixing," said Joyce in tones forbidding dispute.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Author of "The Barrier," "The Spoilers" "Most all the old quotations need fixing," said Joyce in tones forbidding dispute.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same works ain't got capacity for both, no more'n you can build a split-second stop-watch in a stone quarry.
term of address for a man
From this reading No, sir!
split-second
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From this reading The same works ain't got capacity for both, no more'n you can build a split-second stop-watch in a stone quarry.
SpoilersnounUS /ˈspɔɪlərz/
plural of “spoiler” — a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning
From this reading Author of "The Barrier," "The Spoilers" "Most all the old quotations need fixing," said Joyce in tones forbidding dispute.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The same works ain't got capacity for both, no more'n you can build a split-second stop-watch in a stone quarry.
stop-watch
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From this reading The same works ain't got capacity for both, no more'n you can build a split-second stop-watch in a stone quarry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "For instance, the guy that alluded to marriages germinating in heaven certainly got off on the wrong foot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "The Barrier," "The Spoilers" "Most all the old quotations need fixing," said Joyce in tones forbidding dispute.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "For instance, the guy that alluded to marriages germinating in heaven certainly got off on the wrong foot.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Author of "The Barrier," "The Spoilers" "Most all the old quotations need fixing," said Joyce in tones forbidding dispute.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The same works ain't got capacity for both, no more'n you can build a split-second stop-watch in a stone quarry.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "For instance, the guy that alluded to marriages germinating in heaven certainly got off on the wrong foot.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The same works ain't got capacity for both, no more'n you can build a split-second stop-watch in a stone quarry.
