used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
(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 TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Just so that other Turkey that sits on the fence between Europe and Asia and gobbles defiance at an avenging world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just so that other Turkey that sits on the fence between Europe and Asia and gobbles defiance at an avenging world.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But there won't be any slices!
AppetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nevertheless we must give the Devil his due; the Turks are a fearless people; they have many wives.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading * * * The inhabitants of Turkey are the most Moral and Patriotic people in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and they won the World War.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The avenging Powers sit round as they have sat round before, waiting each one for the slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading _You may burn, you may shatter_ _The Turk if you will,_ _He will rise from his ashes_ _And roost with you still._ He is the modern incarnation of the indestructible Phœnix Bird.
AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading Just so that other Turkey that sits on the fence between Europe and Asia and gobbles defiance at an avenging world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Just so that other Turkey that sits on the fence between Europe and Asia and gobbles defiance at an avenging world.
avengingverbUS /əˈvendʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “avenge” — take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading Just so that other Turkey that sits on the fence between Europe and Asia and gobbles defiance at an avenging world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Just so that other Turkey that sits on the fence between Europe and Asia and gobbles defiance at an avenging world.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading _You may burn, you may shatter_ _The Turk if you will,_ _He will rise from his ashes_ _And roost with you still._ He is the modern incarnation of the indestructible Phœnix Bird.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading * * * The inhabitants of Turkey are the most Moral and Patriotic people in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and they won the World War.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading _You may burn, you may shatter_ _The Turk if you will,_ _He will rise from his ashes_ _And roost with you still._ He is the modern incarnation of the indestructible Phœnix Bird.
the act of burning something
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there won't be any slices!
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading Just so that other Turkey that sits on the fence between Europe and Asia and gobbles defiance at an avenging world.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Nevertheless we must give the Devil his due; the Turks are a fearless people; they have many wives.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Nevertheless we must give the Devil his due; the Turks are a fearless people; they have many wives.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The avenging Powers sit round as they have sat round before, waiting each one for the slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
endearedverbUS /enˈdiːrd/
past form of “endear” — make attractive or lovable
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading That ends this strange eventful history._" All he wants to know is whether he will get the particular slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Just so that other Turkey that sits on the fence between Europe and Asia and gobbles defiance at an avenging world.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading That ends this strange eventful history._" All he wants to know is whether he will get the particular slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading Nevertheless we must give the Devil his due; the Turks are a fearless people; they have many wives.
enclose with a fence
From this reading Just so that other Turkey that sits on the fence between Europe and Asia and gobbles defiance at an avenging world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That ends this strange eventful history._" All he wants to know is whether he will get the particular slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading That ends this strange eventful history._" All he wants to know is whether he will get the particular slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nevertheless we must give the Devil his due; the Turks are a fearless people; they have many wives.
gobblesnounUS /ˈɡɑːbəlz/
plural of “gobble” — the characteristic sound made by a turkey cock
From this reading Just so that other Turkey that sits on the fence between Europe and Asia and gobbles defiance at an avenging world.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That ends this strange eventful history._" All he wants to know is whether he will get the particular slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The avenging Powers sit round as they have sat round before, waiting each one for the slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That ends this strange eventful history._" All he wants to know is whether he will get the particular slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading That ends this strange eventful history._" All he wants to know is whether he will get the particular slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _You may burn, you may shatter_ _The Turk if you will,_ _He will rise from his ashes_ _And roost with you still._ He is the modern incarnation of the indestructible Phœnix Bird.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading That ends this strange eventful history._" All he wants to know is whether he will get the particular slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _You may burn, you may shatter_ _The Turk if you will,_ _He will rise from his ashes_ _And roost with you still._ He is the modern incarnation of the indestructible Phœnix Bird.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * The inhabitants of Turkey are the most Moral and Patriotic people in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and they won the World War.
incarnationnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrˈneɪʃən/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading _You may burn, you may shatter_ _The Turk if you will,_ _He will rise from his ashes_ _And roost with you still._ He is the modern incarnation of the indestructible Phœnix Bird.
indestructibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈstrʌktɪbəl/
not easily destroyed
From this reading _You may burn, you may shatter_ _The Turk if you will,_ _He will rise from his ashes_ _And roost with you still._ He is the modern incarnation of the indestructible Phœnix Bird.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading * * * The inhabitants of Turkey are the most Moral and Patriotic people in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and they won the World War.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That ends this strange eventful history._" All he wants to know is whether he will get the particular slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
and nothing more
From this reading Just so that other Turkey that sits on the fence between Europe and Asia and gobbles defiance at an avenging world.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading That ends this strange eventful history._" All he wants to know is whether he will get the particular slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
immediately past
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Nevertheless we must give the Devil his due; the Turks are a fearless people; they have many wives.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _You may burn, you may shatter_ _The Turk if you will,_ _He will rise from his ashes_ _And roost with you still._ He is the modern incarnation of the indestructible Phœnix Bird.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading That ends this strange eventful history._" All he wants to know is whether he will get the particular slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading _You may burn, you may shatter_ _The Turk if you will,_ _He will rise from his ashes_ _And roost with you still._ He is the modern incarnation of the indestructible Phœnix Bird.
MoraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading * * * The inhabitants of Turkey are the most Moral and Patriotic people in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and they won the World War.
used to form the superlative
From this reading * * * The inhabitants of Turkey are the most Moral and Patriotic people in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and they won the World War.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Nevertheless we must give the Devil his due; the Turks are a fearless people; they have many wives.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless we must give the Devil his due; the Turks are a fearless people; they have many wives.
not any; not one
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
not one, and not any
From this reading * * * The inhabitants of Turkey are the most Moral and Patriotic people in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and they won the World War.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
on one occasion
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Just so that other Turkey that sits on the fence between Europe and Asia and gobbles defiance at an avenging world.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading That ends this strange eventful history._" All he wants to know is whether he will get the particular slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
PatrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading * * * The inhabitants of Turkey are the most Moral and Patriotic people in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and they won the World War.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Nevertheless we must give the Devil his due; the Turks are a fearless people; they have many wives.
Phœnix
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _You may burn, you may shatter_ _The Turk if you will,_ _He will rise from his ashes_ _And roost with you still._ He is the modern incarnation of the indestructible Phœnix Bird.
platternounUS /ˈplætər/
a large shallow dish used for serving food
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The avenging Powers sit round as they have sat round before, waiting each one for the slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading That ends this strange eventful history._" All he wants to know is whether he will get the particular slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
move upward
From this reading _You may burn, you may shatter_ _The Turk if you will,_ _He will rise from his ashes_ _And roost with you still._ He is the modern incarnation of the indestructible Phœnix Bird.
roostverbUS /ruːst/
sit, as on a branch
From this reading _You may burn, you may shatter_ _The Turk if you will,_ _He will rise from his ashes_ _And roost with you still._ He is the modern incarnation of the indestructible Phœnix Bird.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The avenging Powers sit round as they have sat round before, waiting each one for the slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The avenging Powers sit round as they have sat round before, waiting each one for the slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading * * * The inhabitants of Turkey are the most Moral and Patriotic people in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and they won the World War.
shatterverbUS /ˈʃætər/
break into many pieces
From this reading _You may burn, you may shatter_ _The Turk if you will,_ _He will rise from his ashes_ _And roost with you still._ He is the modern incarnation of the indestructible Phœnix Bird.
shornadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrn/
having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
be seated
From this reading The avenging Powers sit round as they have sat round before, waiting each one for the slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading Just so that other Turkey that sits on the fence between Europe and Asia and gobbles defiance at an avenging world.
slicenounUS /slaɪs/
a share of something
From this reading That ends this strange eventful history._" All he wants to know is whether he will get the particular slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
slicesnounUS /ˈslaɪsəz/
plural of “slice” — a share of something
From this reading But there won't be any slices!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Just so that other Turkey that sits on the fence between Europe and Asia and gobbles defiance at an avenging world.
not in physical motion
From this reading _You may burn, you may shatter_ _The Turk if you will,_ _He will rise from his ashes_ _And roost with you still._ He is the modern incarnation of the indestructible Phœnix Bird.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading That ends this strange eventful history._" All he wants to know is whether he will get the particular slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading * * * The inhabitants of Turkey are the most Moral and Patriotic people in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and they won the World War.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there won't be any slices!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The avenging Powers sit round as they have sat round before, waiting each one for the slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
TurknounUS /tɜːrk/
a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading _You may burn, you may shatter_ _The Turk if you will,_ _He will rise from his ashes_ _And roost with you still._ He is the modern incarnation of the indestructible Phœnix Bird.
TURKEYnounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
TurksnounUS /tɜːrks/
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading Nevertheless we must give the Devil his due; the Turks are a fearless people; they have many wives.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The avenging Powers sit round as they have sat round before, waiting each one for the slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading That ends this strange eventful history._" All he wants to know is whether he will get the particular slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading * * * The inhabitants of Turkey are the most Moral and Patriotic people in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and they won the World War.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Nevertheless we must give the Devil his due; the Turks are a fearless people; they have many wives.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
at the time that
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading That ends this strange eventful history._" All he wants to know is whether he will get the particular slice he has mentally reserved for himself.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading TURKEY When what was once a Turkey comes before us on a platter (like this) shorn of all that endeared it to itself, a burnt offering to Appetite, fresh from the burning, no one questions what will be the "_ ... last scene of all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _You may burn, you may shatter_ _The Turk if you will,_ _He will rise from his ashes_ _And roost with you still._ He is the modern incarnation of the indestructible Phœnix Bird.
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Nevertheless we must give the Devil his due; the Turks are a fearless people; they have many wives.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading * * * The inhabitants of Turkey are the most Moral and Patriotic people in the World, and their army is second to none in bravery and they won the World War.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But there won't be any slices!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Just so that other Turkey that sits on the fence between Europe and Asia and gobbles defiance at an avenging world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _You may burn, you may shatter_ _The Turk if you will,_ _He will rise from his ashes_ _And roost with you still._ He is the modern incarnation of the indestructible Phœnix Bird.
