(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading For several days afterwards he was compelled to rest it from all unnecessary labour, and to relieve its pain by frequent and copious applications of cold water.
(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 For several days afterwards he was compelled to rest it from all unnecessary labour, and to relieve its pain by frequent and copious applications of cold water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For several days afterwards he was compelled to rest it from all unnecessary labour, and to relieve its pain by frequent and copious applications of cold water.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
applicationsnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading For several days afterwards he was compelled to rest it from all unnecessary labour, and to relieve its pain by frequent and copious applications of cold water.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sam’s wounded limbs were rapidly regaining strength, and he insisted that they were well enough to be used; but Robert refused to indulge him.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
(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 "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sam’s wounded limbs were rapidly regaining strength, and he insisted that they were well enough to be used; but Robert refused to indulge him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For several days afterwards he was compelled to rest it from all unnecessary labour, and to relieve its pain by frequent and copious applications of cold water.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "We must risk nothing in the case," said he.
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 For several days afterwards he was compelled to rest it from all unnecessary labour, and to relieve its pain by frequent and copious applications of cold water.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading For several days afterwards he was compelled to rest it from all unnecessary labour, and to relieve its pain by frequent and copious applications of cold water.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
copiousadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊpiəs/
large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
From this reading For several days afterwards he was compelled to rest it from all unnecessary labour, and to relieve its pain by frequent and copious applications of cold water.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
DISCOVERIESnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Sam’s wounded limbs were rapidly regaining strength, and he insisted that they were well enough to be used; but Robert refused to indulge him.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days afterwards he was compelled to rest it from all unnecessary labour, and to relieve its pain by frequent and copious applications of cold water.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading For several days afterwards he was compelled to rest it from all unnecessary labour, and to relieve its pain by frequent and copious applications of cold water.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For several days afterwards he was compelled to rest it from all unnecessary labour, and to relieve its pain by frequent and copious applications of cold water.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
Harold's
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From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For several days afterwards he was compelled to rest it from all unnecessary labour, and to relieve its pain by frequent and copious applications of cold water.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sam’s wounded limbs were rapidly regaining strength, and he insisted that they were well enough to be used; but Robert refused to indulge him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
of great significance or value
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading Sam’s wounded limbs were rapidly regaining strength, and he insisted that they were well enough to be used; but Robert refused to indulge him.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Sam’s wounded limbs were rapidly regaining strength, and he insisted that they were well enough to be used; but Robert refused to indulge him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For several days afterwards he was compelled to rest it from all unnecessary labour, and to relieve its pain by frequent and copious applications of cold water.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading For several days afterwards he was compelled to rest it from all unnecessary labour, and to relieve its pain by frequent and copious applications of cold water.
go away from a place
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Sam’s wounded limbs were rapidly regaining strength, and he insisted that they were well enough to be used; but Robert refused to indulge him.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "We must risk nothing in the case," said he.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "We must risk nothing in the case," said he.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading For several days afterwards he was compelled to rest it from all unnecessary labour, and to relieve its pain by frequent and copious applications of cold water.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
PRAIRIEnounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
with speed
From this reading Sam’s wounded limbs were rapidly regaining strength, and he insisted that they were well enough to be used; but Robert refused to indulge him.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Sam’s wounded limbs were rapidly regaining strength, and he insisted that they were well enough to be used; but Robert refused to indulge him.
regainingnounUS /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
getting something back again
From this reading Sam’s wounded limbs were rapidly regaining strength, and he insisted that they were well enough to be used; but Robert refused to indulge him.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading For several days afterwards he was compelled to rest it from all unnecessary labour, and to relieve its pain by frequent and copious applications of cold water.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading For several days afterwards he was compelled to rest it from all unnecessary labour, and to relieve its pain by frequent and copious applications of cold water.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading "We must risk nothing in the case," said he.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Sam’s wounded limbs were rapidly regaining strength, and he insisted that they were well enough to be used; but Robert refused to indulge him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We must risk nothing in the case," said he.
Sam'snounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam’s wounded limbs were rapidly regaining strength, and he insisted that they were well enough to be used; but Robert refused to indulge him.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days afterwards he was compelled to rest it from all unnecessary labour, and to relieve its pain by frequent and copious applications of cold water.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
SHOEnounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
in the near future
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Sam’s wounded limbs were rapidly regaining strength, and he insisted that they were well enough to be used; but Robert refused to indulge him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sam’s wounded limbs were rapidly regaining strength, and he insisted that they were well enough to be used; but Robert refused to indulge him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sam’s wounded limbs were rapidly regaining strength, and he insisted that they were well enough to be used; but Robert refused to indulge him.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading For several days afterwards he was compelled to rest it from all unnecessary labour, and to relieve its pain by frequent and copious applications of cold water.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Sam’s wounded limbs were rapidly regaining strength, and he insisted that they were well enough to be used; but Robert refused to indulge him.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading For several days afterwards he was compelled to rest it from all unnecessary labour, and to relieve its pain by frequent and copious applications of cold water.
WATERFOWLnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfaʊl/
freshwater aquatic bird
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We must risk nothing in the case," said he.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Sam’s wounded limbs were rapidly regaining strength, and he insisted that they were well enough to be used; but Robert refused to indulge him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sam’s wounded limbs were rapidly regaining strength, and he insisted that they were well enough to be used; but Robert refused to indulge him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading PLANS--VISIT TO THE PRAIRIE--DISCOVERIES--SHOE MAKING--WATERFOWL The severe exercise of the two preceding days was more than Harold’s ankle, in its state of partial recovery, could endure without injury.
people who are wounded
From this reading Sam’s wounded limbs were rapidly regaining strength, and he insisted that they were well enough to be used; but Robert refused to indulge him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is so important to have you able to help us build our boat, that I think you had better continue in bed one week too long than leave it one day too soon.
