used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The doctor's sermon had the usual effect of controversial sermons--it convinced everybody that was convinced before and strengthened those who before were strong.
ANSWERSnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading COAN ANSWERS THE DOCTOR.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The doctor's sermon had the usual effect of controversial sermons--it convinced everybody that was convinced before and strengthened those who before were strong.
bondagenounUS /ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/
the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
COAN
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From this reading COAN ANSWERS THE DOCTOR.
controversialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈvɜːrʃəl/
marked by or capable of arousing controversy
From this reading The doctor's sermon had the usual effect of controversial sermons--it convinced everybody that was convinced before and strengthened those who before were strong.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The doctor's sermon had the usual effect of controversial sermons--it convinced everybody that was convinced before and strengthened those who before were strong.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading COAN ANSWERS THE DOCTOR.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor's sermon had the usual effect of controversial sermons--it convinced everybody that was convinced before and strengthened those who before were strong.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The doctor's sermon had the usual effect of controversial sermons--it convinced everybody that was convinced before and strengthened those who before were strong.
every person
From this reading The doctor's sermon had the usual effect of controversial sermons--it convinced everybody that was convinced before and strengthened those who before were strong.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
the act of departing
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The doctor's sermon had the usual effect of controversial sermons--it convinced everybody that was convinced before and strengthened those who before were strong.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The doctor's sermon had the usual effect of controversial sermons--it convinced everybody that was convinced before and strengthened those who before were strong.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
the force of workers available
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The doctor's sermon had the usual effect of controversial sermons--it convinced everybody that was convinced before and strengthened those who before were strong.
oxennounUS /ˈɑːksən/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading The doctor's sermon had the usual effect of controversial sermons--it convinced everybody that was convinced before and strengthened those who before were strong.
sermonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading The doctor's sermon had the usual effect of controversial sermons--it convinced everybody that was convinced before and strengthened those who before were strong.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading The doctor's sermon had the usual effect of controversial sermons--it convinced everybody that was convinced before and strengthened those who before were strong.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The doctor's sermon had the usual effect of controversial sermons--it convinced everybody that was convinced before and strengthened those who before were strong.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Everybody was talking of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The doctor's sermon had the usual effect of controversial sermons--it convinced everybody that was convinced before and strengthened those who before were strong.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COAN ANSWERS THE DOCTOR.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The doctor's sermon had the usual effect of controversial sermons--it convinced everybody that was convinced before and strengthened those who before were strong.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The doctor's sermon had the usual effect of controversial sermons--it convinced everybody that was convinced before and strengthened those who before were strong.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The doctor's sermon had the usual effect of controversial sermons--it convinced everybody that was convinced before and strengthened those who before were strong.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The doctor's sermon had the usual effect of controversial sermons--it convinced everybody that was convinced before and strengthened those who before were strong.
which person or people
From this reading The doctor's sermon had the usual effect of controversial sermons--it convinced everybody that was convinced before and strengthened those who before were strong.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
yokenounUS /joʊk/
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
From this reading The farmers as they drove their oxen stepped with a vigorous air, like men that were not going to be brought under any yoke of bondage.
