used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If what might feed a sparrow should suffice For soldiers' meals, ye have not wherewithal To linger out three days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STRAITNESS OF THE FAMINE--THE FINAL CONFLICT--FLIGHT AND CAPTURE OF GUATIMOZIN--DESTINY FULFILLED.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading For corn, there's none; A mouse, imprisoned in your granaries, Were starved to death.~ This shameful defeat was a tremendous blow to the ardent anticipations of the conqueror.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading For corn, there's none; A mouse, imprisoned in your granaries, Were starved to death.~ This shameful defeat was a tremendous blow to the ardent anticipations of the conqueror.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading Many of the timid and the discontented in his own ranks availed themselves of the opportunity to create divisions, and withdraw from the doubtful contest.
exhale hard
From this reading For corn, there's none; A mouse, imprisoned in your granaries, Were starved to death.~ This shameful defeat was a tremendous blow to the ardent anticipations of the conqueror.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ~Death opens every door, And sits in every chamber by himself.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading STRAITNESS OF THE FAMINE--THE FINAL CONFLICT--FLIGHT AND CAPTURE OF GUATIMOZIN--DESTINY FULFILLED.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading ~Death opens every door, And sits in every chamber by himself.
CONFLICTnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading STRAITNESS OF THE FAMINE--THE FINAL CONFLICT--FLIGHT AND CAPTURE OF GUATIMOZIN--DESTINY FULFILLED.
conquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading For corn, there's none; A mouse, imprisoned in your granaries, Were starved to death.~ This shameful defeat was a tremendous blow to the ardent anticipations of the conqueror.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Many of the timid and the discontented in his own ranks availed themselves of the opportunity to create divisions, and withdraw from the doubtful contest.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading For corn, there's none; A mouse, imprisoned in your granaries, Were starved to death.~ This shameful defeat was a tremendous blow to the ardent anticipations of the conqueror.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Many of the timid and the discontented in his own ranks availed themselves of the opportunity to create divisions, and withdraw from the doubtful contest.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading If what might feed a sparrow should suffice For soldiers' meals, ye have not wherewithal To linger out three days.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading ~Death opens every door, And sits in every chamber by himself.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading For corn, there's none; A mouse, imprisoned in your granaries, Were starved to death.~ This shameful defeat was a tremendous blow to the ardent anticipations of the conqueror.
DESTINYnounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading STRAITNESS OF THE FAMINE--THE FINAL CONFLICT--FLIGHT AND CAPTURE OF GUATIMOZIN--DESTINY FULFILLED.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading Many of the timid and the discontented in his own ranks availed themselves of the opportunity to create divisions, and withdraw from the doubtful contest.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Many of the timid and the discontented in his own ranks availed themselves of the opportunity to create divisions, and withdraw from the doubtful contest.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading ~Death opens every door, And sits in every chamber by himself.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Many of the timid and the discontented in his own ranks availed themselves of the opportunity to create divisions, and withdraw from the doubtful contest.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading ~Death opens every door, And sits in every chamber by himself.
FAMINEnounUS /ˈfæmən/
an acute insufficiency
From this reading STRAITNESS OF THE FAMINE--THE FINAL CONFLICT--FLIGHT AND CAPTURE OF GUATIMOZIN--DESTINY FULFILLED.
provide as food
From this reading If what might feed a sparrow should suffice For soldiers' meals, ye have not wherewithal To linger out three days.
FINALadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading STRAITNESS OF THE FAMINE--THE FINAL CONFLICT--FLIGHT AND CAPTURE OF GUATIMOZIN--DESTINY FULFILLED.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading STRAITNESS OF THE FAMINE--THE FINAL CONFLICT--FLIGHT AND CAPTURE OF GUATIMOZIN--DESTINY FULFILLED.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If what might feed a sparrow should suffice For soldiers' meals, ye have not wherewithal To linger out three days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many of the timid and the discontented in his own ranks availed themselves of the opportunity to create divisions, and withdraw from the doubtful contest.
FULFILLEDadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading STRAITNESS OF THE FAMINE--THE FINAL CONFLICT--FLIGHT AND CAPTURE OF GUATIMOZIN--DESTINY FULFILLED.
granaries
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From this reading For corn, there's none; A mouse, imprisoned in your granaries, Were starved to death.~ This shameful defeat was a tremendous blow to the ardent anticipations of the conqueror.
GUATIMOZIN
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From this reading STRAITNESS OF THE FAMINE--THE FINAL CONFLICT--FLIGHT AND CAPTURE OF GUATIMOZIN--DESTINY FULFILLED.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If what might feed a sparrow should suffice For soldiers' meals, ye have not wherewithal To linger out three days.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading ~Death opens every door, And sits in every chamber by himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Many of the timid and the discontented in his own ranks availed themselves of the opportunity to create divisions, and withdraw from the doubtful contest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If what might feed a sparrow should suffice For soldiers' meals, ye have not wherewithal To linger out three days.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading For corn, there's none; A mouse, imprisoned in your granaries, Were starved to death.~ This shameful defeat was a tremendous blow to the ardent anticipations of the conqueror.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ~Death opens every door, And sits in every chamber by himself.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading If what might feed a sparrow should suffice For soldiers' meals, ye have not wherewithal To linger out three days.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of the timid and the discontented in his own ranks availed themselves of the opportunity to create divisions, and withdraw from the doubtful contest.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading If what might feed a sparrow should suffice For soldiers' meals, ye have not wherewithal To linger out three days.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If what might feed a sparrow should suffice For soldiers' meals, ye have not wherewithal To linger out three days.
mousenounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading For corn, there's none; A mouse, imprisoned in your granaries, Were starved to death.~ This shameful defeat was a tremendous blow to the ardent anticipations of the conqueror.
not one, and not any
From this reading For corn, there's none; A mouse, imprisoned in your granaries, Were starved to death.~ This shameful defeat was a tremendous blow to the ardent anticipations of the conqueror.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If what might feed a sparrow should suffice For soldiers' meals, ye have not wherewithal To linger out three days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STRAITNESS OF THE FAMINE--THE FINAL CONFLICT--FLIGHT AND CAPTURE OF GUATIMOZIN--DESTINY FULFILLED.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading ~Death opens every door, And sits in every chamber by himself.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Many of the timid and the discontented in his own ranks availed themselves of the opportunity to create divisions, and withdraw from the doubtful contest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If what might feed a sparrow should suffice For soldiers' meals, ye have not wherewithal To linger out three days.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Many of the timid and the discontented in his own ranks availed themselves of the opportunity to create divisions, and withdraw from the doubtful contest.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Many of the timid and the discontented in his own ranks availed themselves of the opportunity to create divisions, and withdraw from the doubtful contest.
shamefuladjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading For corn, there's none; A mouse, imprisoned in your granaries, Were starved to death.~ This shameful defeat was a tremendous blow to the ardent anticipations of the conqueror.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If what might feed a sparrow should suffice For soldiers' meals, ye have not wherewithal To linger out three days.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading ~Death opens every door, And sits in every chamber by himself.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading If what might feed a sparrow should suffice For soldiers' meals, ye have not wherewithal To linger out three days.
sparrownounUS /ˈsperoʊ/
any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading If what might feed a sparrow should suffice For soldiers' meals, ye have not wherewithal To linger out three days.
starvedadjectiveUS /stɑːrvd/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading For corn, there's none; A mouse, imprisoned in your granaries, Were starved to death.~ This shameful defeat was a tremendous blow to the ardent anticipations of the conqueror.
STRAITNESS
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From this reading STRAITNESS OF THE FAMINE--THE FINAL CONFLICT--FLIGHT AND CAPTURE OF GUATIMOZIN--DESTINY FULFILLED.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading If what might feed a sparrow should suffice For soldiers' meals, ye have not wherewithal To linger out three days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STRAITNESS OF THE FAMINE--THE FINAL CONFLICT--FLIGHT AND CAPTURE OF GUATIMOZIN--DESTINY FULFILLED.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Many of the timid and the discontented in his own ranks availed themselves of the opportunity to create divisions, and withdraw from the doubtful contest.
there's
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From this reading For corn, there's none; A mouse, imprisoned in your granaries, Were starved to death.~ This shameful defeat was a tremendous blow to the ardent anticipations of the conqueror.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For corn, there's none; A mouse, imprisoned in your granaries, Were starved to death.~ This shameful defeat was a tremendous blow to the ardent anticipations of the conqueror.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading If what might feed a sparrow should suffice For soldiers' meals, ye have not wherewithal To linger out three days.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Many of the timid and the discontented in his own ranks availed themselves of the opportunity to create divisions, and withdraw from the doubtful contest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If what might feed a sparrow should suffice For soldiers' meals, ye have not wherewithal To linger out three days.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading For corn, there's none; A mouse, imprisoned in your granaries, Were starved to death.~ This shameful defeat was a tremendous blow to the ardent anticipations of the conqueror.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For corn, there's none; A mouse, imprisoned in your granaries, Were starved to death.~ This shameful defeat was a tremendous blow to the ardent anticipations of the conqueror.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For corn, there's none; A mouse, imprisoned in your granaries, Were starved to death.~ This shameful defeat was a tremendous blow to the ardent anticipations of the conqueror.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If what might feed a sparrow should suffice For soldiers' meals, ye have not wherewithal To linger out three days.
wherewithalnounUS /ˈwerwɪðɔːl/
the necessary means (especially financial means)
From this reading If what might feed a sparrow should suffice For soldiers' meals, ye have not wherewithal To linger out three days.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Many of the timid and the discontented in his own ranks availed themselves of the opportunity to create divisions, and withdraw from the doubtful contest.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading If what might feed a sparrow should suffice For soldiers' meals, ye have not wherewithal To linger out three days.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading For corn, there's none; A mouse, imprisoned in your granaries, Were starved to death.~ This shameful defeat was a tremendous blow to the ardent anticipations of the conqueror.
