used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You will notice that I say once, not twice or thrice, and you will find that that is a very important point at once.
alms-house
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From this reading If you do any of them once and don't find yourself in Greenwood, the alms-house, or matrimonial hot water, retire on your laurels and let out the job.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You might take a trip on a Mississippi steamer, or an Erie train, once.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You will notice that I say once, not twice or thrice, and you will find that that is a very important point at once.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
make certain of
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You will notice that I say once, not twice or thrice, and you will find that that is a very important point at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Once._--In serious literature you cannot be too exact.
beeryadjectiveUS /ˈbɪri/
smelling of beer
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
(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 You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thus, you might put your hand under a trip-hammer once, but not twice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You might be civilly treated by a public official once.
cannot
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From this reading _Once._--In serious literature you cannot be too exact.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
civillyadverbUS /ˈsɪvɪli/
in a civil manner
From this reading You might be civilly treated by a public official once.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading You might go to the Legislature or Congress and be honest once.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If you do any of them once and don't find yourself in Greenwood, the alms-house, or matrimonial hot water, retire on your laurels and let out the job.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
don't
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From this reading If you do any of them once and don't find yourself in Greenwood, the alms-house, or matrimonial hot water, retire on your laurels and let out the job.
ErienounUS /ˈɪri/
a member of an Iroquoian people formerly living on the south shore of Lake Erie in northern Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania and western New York
From this reading You might take a trip on a Mississippi steamer, or an Erie train, once.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading _Once._--In serious literature you cannot be too exact.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading You will notice that I say once, not twice or thrice, and you will find that that is a very important point at once.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading You might get a seat in a horse-car once.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading You might go to the Legislature or Congress and be honest once.
GreenwoodnounUS /ˈɡriːnwʊd/
woodlands in full leaf
From this reading If you do any of them once and don't find yourself in Greenwood, the alms-house, or matrimonial hot water, retire on your laurels and let out the job.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Thus, you might put your hand under a trip-hammer once, but not twice.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading You might go to the Legislature or Congress and be honest once.
horse-car
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From this reading You might get a seat in a horse-car once.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading If you do any of them once and don't find yourself in Greenwood, the alms-house, or matrimonial hot water, retire on your laurels and let out the job.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You will notice that I say once, not twice or thrice, and you will find that that is a very important point at once.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you do any of them once and don't find yourself in Greenwood, the alms-house, or matrimonial hot water, retire on your laurels and let out the job.
of great significance or value
From this reading You will notice that I say once, not twice or thrice, and you will find that that is a very important point at once.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Once._--In serious literature you cannot be too exact.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You will notice that I say once, not twice or thrice, and you will find that that is a very important point at once.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading If you do any of them once and don't find yourself in Greenwood, the alms-house, or matrimonial hot water, retire on your laurels and let out the job.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading If you do any of them once and don't find yourself in Greenwood, the alms-house, or matrimonial hot water, retire on your laurels and let out the job.
lawsuitnounUS /ˈlɔːsuːt/
a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
LegislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading You might go to the Legislature or Congress and be honest once.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If you do any of them once and don't find yourself in Greenwood, the alms-house, or matrimonial hot water, retire on your laurels and let out the job.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading _Once._--In serious literature you cannot be too exact.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading If you do any of them once and don't find yourself in Greenwood, the alms-house, or matrimonial hot water, retire on your laurels and let out the job.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Thus, you might put your hand under a trip-hammer once, but not twice.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading You might take a trip on a Mississippi steamer, or an Erie train, once.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You will notice that I say once, not twice or thrice, and you will find that that is a very important point at once.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading You will notice that I say once, not twice or thrice, and you will find that that is a very important point at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading You might be civilly treated by a public official once.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You might take a trip on a Mississippi steamer, or an Erie train, once.
on one occasion
From this reading _Once._--In serious literature you cannot be too exact.
and nothing more
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You will notice that I say once, not twice or thrice, and you will find that that is a very important point at once.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If you do any of them once and don't find yourself in Greenwood, the alms-house, or matrimonial hot water, retire on your laurels and let out the job.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading You will notice that I say once, not twice or thrice, and you will find that that is a very important point at once.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading You might be civilly treated by a public official once.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Thus, you might put your hand under a trip-hammer once, but not twice.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading If you do any of them once and don't find yourself in Greenwood, the alms-house, or matrimonial hot water, retire on your laurels and let out the job.
express in words
From this reading You will notice that I say once, not twice or thrice, and you will find that that is a very important point at once.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading You might get a seat in a horse-car once.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading _Once._--In serious literature you cannot be too exact.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading You might take a trip on a Mississippi steamer, or an Erie train, once.
carry out
From this reading You might take a trip on a Mississippi steamer, or an Erie train, once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You will notice that I say once, not twice or thrice, and you will find that that is a very important point at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You might go to the Legislature or Congress and be honest once.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If you do any of them once and don't find yourself in Greenwood, the alms-house, or matrimonial hot water, retire on your laurels and let out the job.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading You will notice that I say once, not twice or thrice, and you will find that that is a very important point at once.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, you might put your hand under a trip-hammer once, but not twice.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You might go to the Legislature or Congress and be honest once.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading _Once._--In serious literature you cannot be too exact.
create by training and teaching
From this reading You might take a trip on a Mississippi steamer, or an Erie train, once.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading You might be civilly treated by a public official once.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading You might take a trip on a Mississippi steamer, or an Erie train, once.
trip-hammer
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From this reading Thus, you might put your hand under a trip-hammer once, but not twice.
two times
From this reading You will notice that I say once, not twice or thrice, and you will find that that is a very important point at once.
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Thus, you might put your hand under a trip-hammer once, but not twice.
precisely as stated
From this reading You will notice that I say once, not twice or thrice, and you will find that that is a very important point at once.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading If you do any of them once and don't find yourself in Greenwood, the alms-house, or matrimonial hot water, retire on your laurels and let out the job.
at the time that
From this reading You might lend an umbrella, or indulge in the luxury of a lawsuit, or persuade your better half that you are only tired when you are really beery, once; but, I assure you, that your chance of doing any of those things twice is decidedly slim.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will notice that I say once, not twice or thrice, and you will find that that is a very important point at once.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Once._--In serious literature you cannot be too exact.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Thus, you might put your hand under a trip-hammer once, but not twice.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading If you do any of them once and don't find yourself in Greenwood, the alms-house, or matrimonial hot water, retire on your laurels and let out the job.
