aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “’Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its luster and perfume, And we are weeds without it.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “’Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its luster and perfume, And we are weeds without it.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “’Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its luster and perfume, And we are weeds without it.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Who is the relief for to-night?” queried Clifford of the guard as he closed and locked the door of the hut.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Tell him that I shall take charge at midnight,” commanded Clifford.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “Tell him that I shall take charge at midnight,” commanded Clifford.
Clifford
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From this reading “Who is the relief for to-night?” queried Clifford of the guard as he closed and locked the door of the hut.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading “Who is the relief for to-night?” queried Clifford of the guard as he closed and locked the door of the hut.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading “Tell him that I shall take charge at midnight,” commanded Clifford.
CowpernounUS /ˈkaʊpər/
English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
From this reading —“The Task,” Cowper.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Who is the relief for to-night?” queried Clifford of the guard as he closed and locked the door of the hut.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading “’Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its luster and perfume, And we are weeds without it.”
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading “’Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its luster and perfume, And we are weeds without it.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Who is the relief for to-night?” queried Clifford of the guard as he closed and locked the door of the hut.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading “’Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its luster and perfume, And we are weeds without it.”
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading “Who is the relief for to-night?” queried Clifford of the guard as he closed and locked the door of the hut.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Who is the relief for to-night?” queried Clifford of the guard as he closed and locked the door of the hut.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Tell him that I shall take charge at midnight,” commanded Clifford.
temporary military shelter
From this reading “Who is the relief for to-night?” queried Clifford of the guard as he closed and locked the door of the hut.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Tell him that I shall take charge at midnight,” commanded Clifford.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Who is the relief for to-night?” queried Clifford of the guard as he closed and locked the door of the hut.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “’Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its luster and perfume, And we are weeds without it.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “’Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its luster and perfume, And we are weeds without it.”
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading “’Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its luster and perfume, And we are weeds without it.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “’Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its luster and perfume, And we are weeds without it.”
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading “Who is the relief for to-night?” queried Clifford of the guard as he closed and locked the door of the hut.
lusternounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading “’Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its luster and perfume, And we are weeds without it.”
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading “Tell him that I shall take charge at midnight,” commanded Clifford.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “’Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its luster and perfume, And we are weeds without it.”
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading “’Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its luster and perfume, And we are weeds without it.”
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading “Who is the relief for to-night?” queried Clifford of the guard as he closed and locked the door of the hut.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading “Who is the relief for to-night?” queried Clifford of the guard as he closed and locked the door of the hut.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading “Samuels, sir,” responded the soldier saluting.
salutingverbUS /səˈluːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading “Samuels, sir,” responded the soldier saluting.
SamuelsnounUS /ˈsæmjuːəlz/
plural of “samuel” — (Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading “Samuels, sir,” responded the soldier saluting.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Tell him that I shall take charge at midnight,” commanded Clifford.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Samuels, sir,” responded the soldier saluting.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading “Samuels, sir,” responded the soldier saluting.
carry out
From this reading “Tell him that I shall take charge at midnight,” commanded Clifford.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading —“The Task,” Cowper.
express in words
From this reading “Tell him that I shall take charge at midnight,” commanded Clifford.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “’Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its luster and perfume, And we are weeds without it.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “’Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its luster and perfume, And we are weeds without it.”
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading “’Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its luster and perfume, And we are weeds without it.”
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Who is the relief for to-night?” queried Clifford of the guard as he closed and locked the door of the hut.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “’Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its luster and perfume, And we are weeds without it.”
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading “’Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its luster and perfume, And we are weeds without it.”
which person or people
From this reading “Who is the relief for to-night?” queried Clifford of the guard as he closed and locked the door of the hut.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “’Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its luster and perfume, And we are weeds without it.”
