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

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

plural of “amount” — a quantity of money

From this reading "Whether the relief expedition amounts to anything or not, it's good to be set going.

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

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

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

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

any thing at all

From this reading "Whether the relief expedition amounts to anything or not, it's good to be set going.

-ing form of “augment” — enlarge or increase

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Whether the relief expedition amounts to anything or not, it's good to be set going.

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From this reading "That suggestion is impossible," said Blackstone, rising.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading We must have a boat."

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading The ladies would never forgive us if we sat here inactive, even if they were capable of rescuing themselves.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

divisible by two

From this reading The ladies would never forgive us if we sat here inactive, even if they were capable of rescuing themselves.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading "Whether the relief expedition amounts to anything or not, it's good to be set going.

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading The ladies would never forgive us if we sat here inactive, even if they were capable of rescuing themselves.

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From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

the act of departing

From this reading "Whether the relief expedition amounts to anything or not, it's good to be set going.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Whether the relief expedition amounts to anything or not, it's good to be set going.

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

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

an old form of “has”

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We must have a boat."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The ladies would never forgive us if we sat here inactive, even if they were capable of rescuing themselves.

in this general vicinity

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The ladies would never forgive us if we sat here inactive, even if they were capable of rescuing themselves.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading "That suggestion is impossible," said Blackstone, rising.

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

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert

From this reading The ladies would never forgive us if we sat here inactive, even if they were capable of rescuing themselves.

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

From this reading "That suggestion is impossible," said Blackstone, rising.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

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From this reading "Whether the relief expedition amounts to anything or not, it's good to be set going.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The ladies would never forgive us if we sat here inactive, even if they were capable of rescuing themselves.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We must have a boat."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The ladies would never forgive us if we sat here inactive, even if they were capable of rescuing themselves.

not any; not one

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Whether the relief expedition amounts to anything or not, it's good to be set going.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The ladies would never forgive us if we sat here inactive, even if they were capable of rescuing themselves.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Whether the relief expedition amounts to anything or not, it's good to be set going.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading "Whether the relief expedition amounts to anything or not, it's good to be set going.

-ing form of “rescue” — free from harm or evil

From this reading The ladies would never forgive us if we sat here inactive, even if they were capable of rescuing themselves.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading "That suggestion is impossible," said Blackstone, rising.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "That suggestion is impossible," said Blackstone, rising.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The ladies would never forgive us if we sat here inactive, even if they were capable of rescuing themselves.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Whether the relief expedition amounts to anything or not, it's good to be set going.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading "That suggestion is impossible," said Blackstone, rising.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "That suggestion is impossible," said Blackstone, rising.

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

From this reading "Whether the relief expedition amounts to anything or not, it's good to be set going.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The ladies would never forgive us if we sat here inactive, even if they were capable of rescuing themselves.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The ladies would never forgive us if we sat here inactive, even if they were capable of rescuing themselves.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

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

From this reading "Whether the relief expedition amounts to anything or not, it's good to be set going.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The ladies would never forgive us if we sat here inactive, even if they were capable of rescuing themselves.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The ladies would never forgive us if we sat here inactive, even if they were capable of rescuing themselves.

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From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

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

From this reading The ladies would never forgive us if we sat here inactive, even if they were capable of rescuing themselves.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "Whether the relief expedition amounts to anything or not, it's good to be set going.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It is an accepted principle of law that this climate hath no fury like a woman left to herself, and we've got enough professional furies hereabouts without our aiding in augmenting the ranks.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The ladies would never forgive us if we sat here inactive, even if they were capable of rescuing themselves.