used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So, will some one please inform me, An' this mystery unroll-- How an angel an' a devil Can persess the self-same soul?
a-puzzlin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
aggervatin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ODE FOR MEMORIAL DAY Done are the toils and the wearisome marches, Done is the summons of bugle and drum.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading So, will some one please inform me, An' this mystery unroll-- How an angel an' a devil Can persess the self-same soul?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ODE FOR MEMORIAL DAY Done are the toils and the wearisome marches, Done is the summons of bugle and drum.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
buglenounUS /ˈbjuːɡəl/
a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading ODE FOR MEMORIAL DAY Done are the toils and the wearisome marches, Done is the summons of bugle and drum.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading So, will some one please inform me, An' this mystery unroll-- How an angel an' a devil Can persess the self-same soul?
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
country'snounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
the first light of day
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ODE FOR MEMORIAL DAY Done are the toils and the wearisome marches, Done is the summons of bugle and drum.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
derangementnoun
a state of mental disturbance and disorientation
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading So, will some one please inform me, An' this mystery unroll-- How an angel an' a devil Can persess the self-same soul?
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading ODE FOR MEMORIAL DAY Done are the toils and the wearisome marches, Done is the summons of bugle and drum.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading ODE FOR MEMORIAL DAY Done are the toils and the wearisome marches, Done is the summons of bugle and drum.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading Softly and sweetly the sky over-arches, Shelt'ring a land where Rebellion is dumb.
estrangementnounUS /ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/
separation resulting from hostility
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ODE FOR MEMORIAL DAY Done are the toils and the wearisome marches, Done is the summons of bugle and drum.
fraternaladjectiveUS /frəˈtɜːrnəl/
of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading So, will some one please inform me, An' this mystery unroll-- How an angel an' a devil Can persess the self-same soul?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ODE FOR MEMORIAL DAY Done are the toils and the wearisome marches, Done is the summons of bugle and drum.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Softly and sweetly the sky over-arches, Shelt'ring a land where Rebellion is dumb.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
marchesnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/
a region in central Italy
From this reading ODE FOR MEMORIAL DAY Done are the toils and the wearisome marches, Done is the summons of bugle and drum.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
MEMORIALnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading ODE FOR MEMORIAL DAY Done are the toils and the wearisome marches, Done is the summons of bugle and drum.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading So, will some one please inform me, An' this mystery unroll-- How an angel an' a devil Can persess the self-same soul?
ODEnounUS /oʊd/
a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
From this reading ODE FOR MEMORIAL DAY Done are the toils and the wearisome marches, Done is the summons of bugle and drum.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ODE FOR MEMORIAL DAY Done are the toils and the wearisome marches, Done is the summons of bugle and drum.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So, will some one please inform me, An' this mystery unroll-- How an angel an' a devil Can persess the self-same soul?
over-arches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Softly and sweetly the sky over-arches, Shelt'ring a land where Rebellion is dumb.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
persess
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So, will some one please inform me, An' this mystery unroll-- How an angel an' a devil Can persess the self-same soul?
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading So, will some one please inform me, An' this mystery unroll-- How an angel an' a devil Can persess the self-same soul?
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
RebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading Softly and sweetly the sky over-arches, Shelt'ring a land where Rebellion is dumb.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
self-same
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So, will some one please inform me, An' this mystery unroll-- How an angel an' a devil Can persess the self-same soul?
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
Shelt'ring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Softly and sweetly the sky over-arches, Shelt'ring a land where Rebellion is dumb.
sich
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Softly and sweetly the sky over-arches, Shelt'ring a land where Rebellion is dumb.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, will some one please inform me, An' this mystery unroll-- How an angel an' a devil Can persess the self-same soul?
with low volume
From this reading Softly and sweetly the sky over-arches, Shelt'ring a land where Rebellion is dumb.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So, will some one please inform me, An' this mystery unroll-- How an angel an' a devil Can persess the self-same soul?
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading So, will some one please inform me, An' this mystery unroll-- How an angel an' a devil Can persess the self-same soul?
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading ODE FOR MEMORIAL DAY Done are the toils and the wearisome marches, Done is the summons of bugle and drum.
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading Softly and sweetly the sky over-arches, Shelt'ring a land where Rebellion is dumb.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So, will some one please inform me, An' this mystery unroll-- How an angel an' a devil Can persess the self-same soul?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
toilsnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading ODE FOR MEMORIAL DAY Done are the toils and the wearisome marches, Done is the summons of bugle and drum.
unrollverbUS /ˌʌnˈroʊl/
reverse the winding or twisting of
From this reading So, will some one please inform me, An' this mystery unroll-- How an angel an' a devil Can persess the self-same soul?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then I own 'at I was puzzled How sich things could rightly be; An' this aggervatin' question Seems to keep a-puzzlin' me.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading ODE FOR MEMORIAL DAY Done are the toils and the wearisome marches, Done is the summons of bugle and drum.
accept gladly
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
at the time that
From this reading Dark were the days of the country's derangement, Sad were the hours when the conflict was on, But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
in or at the place that
From this reading Softly and sweetly the sky over-arches, Shelt'ring a land where Rebellion is dumb.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading So, will some one please inform me, An' this mystery unroll-- How an angel an' a devil Can persess the self-same soul?
