Chapter XXII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading (_From an old "Come all ye."_) "Where can I begin and tell everything?" said Fitzgerald, breaking a piece of bread and bringing it up to within an inch of his mouth.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading (_From an old "Come all ye."_) "Where can I begin and tell everything?" said Fitzgerald, breaking a piece of bread and bringing it up to within an inch of his mouth.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

(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 THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

cause to slow down or get stuck

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading (_From an old "Come all ye."_) "Where can I begin and tell everything?" said Fitzgerald, breaking a piece of bread and bringing it up to within an inch of his mouth.

the act of breaking something

From this reading (_From an old "Come all ye."_) "Where can I begin and tell everything?" said Fitzgerald, breaking a piece of bread and bringing it up to within an inch of his mouth.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading (_From an old "Come all ye."_) "Where can I begin and tell everything?" said Fitzgerald, breaking a piece of bread and bringing it up to within an inch of his mouth.

placed in a grave

From this reading "I suppose that night when I was buried in the dug-out will do to start with.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading (_From an old "Come all ye."_) "Where can I begin and tell everything?" said Fitzgerald, breaking a piece of bread and bringing it up to within an inch of his mouth.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading I got lost first of all, and me going up with a message to Captain Thorley.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading (_From an old "Come all ye."_) "Where can I begin and tell everything?" said Fitzgerald, breaking a piece of bread and bringing it up to within an inch of his mouth.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading 'Twas the devil's own night.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I suppose that night when I was buried in the dug-out will do to start with.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I suppose that night when I was buried in the dug-out will do to start with.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading (_From an old "Come all ye."_) "Where can I begin and tell everything?" said Fitzgerald, breaking a piece of bread and bringing it up to within an inch of his mouth.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I got lost first of all, and me going up with a message to Captain Thorley.

English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)

From this reading (_From an old "Come all ye."_) "Where can I begin and tell everything?" said Fitzgerald, breaking a piece of bread and bringing it up to within an inch of his mouth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

the act of departing

From this reading I got lost first of all, and me going up with a message to Captain Thorley.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I got lost first of all, and me going up with a message to Captain Thorley.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading (_From an old "Come all ye."_) "Where can I begin and tell everything?" said Fitzgerald, breaking a piece of bread and bringing it up to within an inch of his mouth.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "I suppose that night when I was buried in the dug-out will do to start with.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading (_From an old "Come all ye."_) "Where can I begin and tell everything?" said Fitzgerald, breaking a piece of bread and bringing it up to within an inch of his mouth.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading I got lost first of all, and me going up with a message to Captain Thorley.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

joined in matrimony

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading I got lost first of all, and me going up with a message to Captain Thorley.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading (_From an old "Come all ye."_) "Where can I begin and tell everything?" said Fitzgerald, breaking a piece of bread and bringing it up to within an inch of his mouth.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "I suppose that night when I was buried in the dug-out will do to start with.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading (_From an old "Come all ye."_) "Where can I begin and tell everything?" said Fitzgerald, breaking a piece of bread and bringing it up to within an inch of his mouth.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading 'Twas the devil's own night.

arrange in a container

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading (_From an old "Come all ye."_) "Where can I begin and tell everything?" said Fitzgerald, breaking a piece of bread and bringing it up to within an inch of his mouth.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading (_From an old "Come all ye."_) "Where can I begin and tell everything?" said Fitzgerald, breaking a piece of bread and bringing it up to within an inch of his mouth.

express in words

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "I suppose that night when I was buried in the dug-out will do to start with.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

express a supposition

From this reading "I suppose that night when I was buried in the dug-out will do to start with.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

carry out

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

express in words

From this reading (_From an old "Come all ye."_) "Where can I begin and tell everything?" said Fitzgerald, breaking a piece of bread and bringing it up to within an inch of his mouth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I suppose that night when I was buried in the dug-out will do to start with.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I got lost first of all, and me going up with a message to Captain Thorley.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

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 THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

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From this reading 'Twas the devil's own night.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading (_From an old "Come all ye."_) "Where can I begin and tell everything?" said Fitzgerald, breaking a piece of bread and bringing it up to within an inch of his mouth.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "I suppose that night when I was buried in the dug-out will do to start with.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

at the time that

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

in or at the place that

From this reading (_From an old "Come all ye."_) "Where can I begin and tell everything?" said Fitzgerald, breaking a piece of bread and bringing it up to within an inch of his mouth.

which person or people

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I suppose that night when I was buried in the dug-out will do to start with.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading (_From an old "Come all ye."_) "Where can I begin and tell everything?" said Fitzgerald, breaking a piece of bread and bringing it up to within an inch of his mouth.

the words that are spoken

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading (_From an old "Come all ye."_) "Where can I begin and tell everything?" said Fitzgerald, breaking a piece of bread and bringing it up to within an inch of his mouth.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE MARRIED MAN You'll like to hear it one and all, for what I say is true; The turf is wet upon the bog, the snow is on the farm, You'd better take a wife to bed, she's sure to keep you warm; She will not want for golden chains from any pedlar's pack, When she will have your two strong arms clasped tight around her neck; Believe me, all who hear these words, believe me young and old, 'Tis snug and warm to have a wife when Winter days are cold.