used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His brother-in-law stated oracularly not long before the day when the plans were to be opened: "Pierce is not a man to be frightened out of a job by frills.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mark my words; he will give us an elegant thing."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
architectsnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
plural of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading Seven designs for the new church were submitted, including three from Benham architects.
bailiwicknounUS /ˈbeɪlɪwɪk/
the area over which a bailiff has jurisdiction
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His brother-in-law stated oracularly not long before the day when the plans were to be opened: "Pierce is not a man to be frightened out of a job by frills.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His brother-in-law stated oracularly not long before the day when the plans were to be opened: "Pierce is not a man to be frightened out of a job by frills.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
Benham
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From this reading Seven designs for the new church were submitted, including three from Benham architects.
fearless and daring
From this reading Mr. Pierce's design was bold and sumptuous.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading His brother-in-law stated oracularly not long before the day when the plans were to be opened: "Pierce is not a man to be frightened out of a job by frills.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Seven designs for the new church were submitted, including three from Benham architects.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
competingverbUS /kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “compete” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His brother-in-law stated oracularly not long before the day when the plans were to be opened: "Pierce is not a man to be frightened out of a job by frills.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Mr. Pierce's design was bold and sumptuous.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Seven designs for the new church were submitted, including three from Benham architects.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Mark my words; he will give us an elegant thing."
embryonounUS /ˈembrioʊ/
(botany) a minute rudimentary plant contained within a seed or an archegonium
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Seven designs for the new church were submitted, including three from Benham architects.
made afraid
From this reading His brother-in-law stated oracularly not long before the day when the plans were to be opened: "Pierce is not a man to be frightened out of a job by frills.
frillsnounUS /frɪlz/
plural of “frill” — (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs
From this reading His brother-in-law stated oracularly not long before the day when the plans were to be opened: "Pierce is not a man to be frightened out of a job by frills.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Seven designs for the new church were submitted, including three from Benham architects.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mark my words; he will give us an elegant thing."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mark my words; he will give us an elegant thing."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His brother-in-law stated oracularly not long before the day when the plans were to be opened: "Pierce is not a man to be frightened out of a job by frills.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Seven designs for the new church were submitted, including three from Benham architects.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His brother-in-law stated oracularly not long before the day when the plans were to be opened: "Pierce is not a man to be frightened out of a job by frills.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading His brother-in-law stated oracularly not long before the day when the plans were to be opened: "Pierce is not a man to be frightened out of a job by frills.
and nothing more
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
leavennounUS /ˈlevən/
a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
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 His brother-in-law stated oracularly not long before the day when the plans were to be opened: "Pierce is not a man to be frightened out of a job by frills.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His brother-in-law stated oracularly not long before the day when the plans were to be opened: "Pierce is not a man to be frightened out of a job by frills.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Mark my words; he will give us an elegant thing."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Pierce's design was bold and sumptuous.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mark my words; he will give us an elegant thing."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Seven designs for the new church were submitted, including three from Benham architects.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His brother-in-law stated oracularly not long before the day when the plans were to be opened: "Pierce is not a man to be frightened out of a job by frills.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
one's
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From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
and nothing more
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading His brother-in-law stated oracularly not long before the day when the plans were to be opened: "Pierce is not a man to be frightened out of a job by frills.
oracularly
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From this reading His brother-in-law stated oracularly not long before the day when the plans were to be opened: "Pierce is not a man to be frightened out of a job by frills.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His brother-in-law stated oracularly not long before the day when the plans were to be opened: "Pierce is not a man to be frightened out of a job by frills.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
PierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading His brother-in-law stated oracularly not long before the day when the plans were to be opened: "Pierce is not a man to be frightened out of a job by frills.
Pierce'snounUS /ˈpɪrsɪz/
possessive form of “pierce” — 14th President of the United States (1804-1869)
From this reading Mr. Pierce's design was bold and sumptuous.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading His brother-in-law stated oracularly not long before the day when the plans were to be opened: "Pierce is not a man to be frightened out of a job by frills.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Seven designs for the new church were submitted, including three from Benham architects.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading His brother-in-law stated oracularly not long before the day when the plans were to be opened: "Pierce is not a man to be frightened out of a job by frills.
not in physical motion
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Seven designs for the new church were submitted, including three from Benham architects.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading Mr. Pierce's design was bold and sumptuous.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seven designs for the new church were submitted, including three from Benham architects.
a special situation
From this reading Mark my words; he will give us an elegant thing."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Seven designs for the new church were submitted, including three from Benham architects.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mark my words; he will give us an elegant thing."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Seven designs for the new church were submitted, including three from Benham architects.
at the time that
From this reading His brother-in-law stated oracularly not long before the day when the plans were to be opened: "Pierce is not a man to be frightened out of a job by frills.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mark my words; he will give us an elegant thing."
the words that are spoken
From this reading Mark my words; he will give us an elegant thing."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The leaven of influence exercised by spirits like Mrs. Taylor was only just beginning to work, and the now common custom of competing outside one's own bailiwick was still in embryo.
