used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was Mrs. Owen who found a way out of the situation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading —The American Patriot’s Prayer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading “‘Me from fair Freedom’s sacred cause Let nothing e’er divide; Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause, Nor friendship false, misguide.’”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
AscribedverbUS /əˈskraɪbd/
past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to
From this reading (Ascribed to Thomas Paine.)
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
a youthful male person
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading “‘Me from fair Freedom’s sacred cause Let nothing e’er divide; Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause, Nor friendship false, misguide.’”
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading “‘Me from fair Freedom’s sacred cause Let nothing e’er divide; Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause, Nor friendship false, misguide.’”
Drayton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
e'eradverb
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “‘Me from fair Freedom’s sacred cause Let nothing e’er divide; Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause, Nor friendship false, misguide.’”
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
communicated in words
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “‘Me from fair Freedom’s sacred cause Let nothing e’er divide; Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause, Nor friendship false, misguide.’”
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading “‘Me from fair Freedom’s sacred cause Let nothing e’er divide; Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause, Nor friendship false, misguide.’”
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
set up or found
From this reading It was Mrs. Owen who found a way out of the situation.
Freedom'snounUS /ˈfriːdəmz/
possessive form of “freedom” — the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading “‘Me from fair Freedom’s sacred cause Let nothing e’er divide; Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause, Nor friendship false, misguide.’”
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading “‘Me from fair Freedom’s sacred cause Let nothing e’er divide; Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause, Nor friendship false, misguide.’”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “‘Me from fair Freedom’s sacred cause Let nothing e’er divide; Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause, Nor friendship false, misguide.’”
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
coins made of gold
From this reading “‘Me from fair Freedom’s sacred cause Let nothing e’er divide; Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause, Nor friendship false, misguide.’”
GrandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading “‘Me from fair Freedom’s sacred cause Let nothing e’er divide; Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause, Nor friendship false, misguide.’”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Mrs. Owen who found a way out of the situation.
a boy or man
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “‘Me from fair Freedom’s sacred cause Let nothing e’er divide; Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause, Nor friendship false, misguide.’”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “‘Me from fair Freedom’s sacred cause Let nothing e’er divide; Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause, Nor friendship false, misguide.’”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
misguideverbUS /mɪsˈɡaɪd/
lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
From this reading “‘Me from fair Freedom’s sacred cause Let nothing e’er divide; Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause, Nor friendship false, misguide.’”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was Mrs. Owen who found a way out of the situation.
an old word for “no”
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “‘Me from fair Freedom’s sacred cause Let nothing e’er divide; Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause, Nor friendship false, misguide.’”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “‘Me from fair Freedom’s sacred cause Let nothing e’er divide; Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause, Nor friendship false, misguide.’”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Mrs. Owen who found a way out of the situation.
on one occasion
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was Mrs. Owen who found a way out of the situation.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading It was Mrs. Owen who found a way out of the situation.
PainenounUS /peɪn/
American Revolutionary leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1731-1814)
From this reading (Ascribed to Thomas Paine.)
Patriot'snounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
possessive form of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading —The American Patriot’s Prayer.
Peggy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading —The American Patriot’s Prayer.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading “‘Me from fair Freedom’s sacred cause Let nothing e’er divide; Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause, Nor friendship false, misguide.’”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It was Mrs. Owen who found a way out of the situation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Nay, lad,” she said in her gentle way after Peggy had poured forth her fear that the boy might be shot, and Drayton had expressed himself as eager to go back at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading —The American Patriot’s Prayer.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading (Ascribed to Thomas Paine.)
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (Ascribed to Thomas Paine.)
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading “‘Me from fair Freedom’s sacred cause Let nothing e’er divide; Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause, Nor friendship false, misguide.’”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Mrs. Owen who found a way out of the situation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was Mrs. Owen who found a way out of the situation.
which person or people
From this reading It was Mrs. Owen who found a way out of the situation.
