used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Not by a long shot,” answered Larry, speaking with particular earnestness.
(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 We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Not by a long shot,” answered Larry, speaking with particular earnestness.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Whenever the people of any country are ready to submit to any infringement of their rights as free men, liberty in that country is dead, and tyranny is free to work its evil will.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading If one man, or one set of men, could arrest others without a warrant from a court, there would be no security for liberty and no liberty in fact.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whenever the people of any country are ready to submit to any infringement of their rights as free men, liberty in that country is dead, and tyranny is free to work its evil will.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If one man, or one set of men, could arrest others without a warrant from a court, there would be no security for liberty and no liberty in fact.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Not by a long shot,” answered Larry, speaking with particular earnestness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If one man, or one set of men, could arrest others without a warrant from a court, there would be no security for liberty and no liberty in fact.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Whenever the people of any country are ready to submit to any infringement of their rights as free men, liberty in that country is dead, and tyranny is free to work its evil will.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading If one man, or one set of men, could arrest others without a warrant from a court, there would be no security for liberty and no liberty in fact.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Whenever the people of any country are ready to submit to any infringement of their rights as free men, liberty in that country is dead, and tyranny is free to work its evil will.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading “Not by a long shot,” answered Larry, speaking with particular earnestness.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Whenever the people of any country are ready to submit to any infringement of their rights as free men, liberty in that country is dead, and tyranny is free to work its evil will.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
give expression to
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading If one man, or one set of men, could arrest others without a warrant from a court, there would be no security for liberty and no liberty in fact.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If one man, or one set of men, could arrest others without a warrant from a court, there would be no security for liberty and no liberty in fact.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If one man, or one set of men, could arrest others without a warrant from a court, there would be no security for liberty and no liberty in fact.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
infringementnounUS /ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/
an act that disregards an agreement or a right
From this reading Whenever the people of any country are ready to submit to any infringement of their rights as free men, liberty in that country is dead, and tyranny is free to work its evil will.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whenever the people of any country are ready to submit to any infringement of their rights as free men, liberty in that country is dead, and tyranny is free to work its evil will.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
Larry
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From this reading “Not by a long shot,” answered Larry, speaking with particular earnestness.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
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 “Not by a long shot,” answered Larry, speaking with particular earnestness.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If one man, or one set of men, could arrest others without a warrant from a court, there would be no security for liberty and no liberty in fact.
the force of workers available
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading “Think a minute, Tom.
not any; not one
From this reading If one man, or one set of men, could arrest others without a warrant from a court, there would be no security for liberty and no liberty in fact.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not by a long shot,” answered Larry, speaking with particular earnestness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If one man, or one set of men, could arrest others without a warrant from a court, there would be no security for liberty and no liberty in fact.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If one man, or one set of men, could arrest others without a warrant from a court, there would be no security for liberty and no liberty in fact.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If one man, or one set of men, could arrest others without a warrant from a court, there would be no security for liberty and no liberty in fact.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “Not by a long shot,” answered Larry, speaking with particular earnestness.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Whenever the people of any country are ready to submit to any infringement of their rights as free men, liberty in that country is dead, and tyranny is free to work its evil will.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Whenever the people of any country are ready to submit to any infringement of their rights as free men, liberty in that country is dead, and tyranny is free to work its evil will.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading If one man, or one set of men, could arrest others without a warrant from a court, there would be no security for liberty and no liberty in fact.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If one man, or one set of men, could arrest others without a warrant from a court, there would be no security for liberty and no liberty in fact.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading “Not by a long shot,” answered Larry, speaking with particular earnestness.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading “Not by a long shot,” answered Larry, speaking with particular earnestness.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Whenever the people of any country are ready to submit to any infringement of their rights as free men, liberty in that country is dead, and tyranny is free to work its evil will.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whenever the people of any country are ready to submit to any infringement of their rights as free men, liberty in that country is dead, and tyranny is free to work its evil will.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If one man, or one set of men, could arrest others without a warrant from a court, there would be no security for liberty and no liberty in fact.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Think a minute, Tom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
male cat
From this reading “Think a minute, Tom.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading Whenever the people of any country are ready to submit to any infringement of their rights as free men, liberty in that country is dead, and tyranny is free to work its evil will.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading If one man, or one set of men, could arrest others without a warrant from a court, there would be no security for liberty and no liberty in fact.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are free men, living under a free government that exists for the express purpose of securing liberty to all its people and protecting them in the enjoyment of that liberty.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever the people of any country are ready to submit to any infringement of their rights as free men, liberty in that country is dead, and tyranny is free to work its evil will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Whenever the people of any country are ready to submit to any infringement of their rights as free men, liberty in that country is dead, and tyranny is free to work its evil will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Not by a long shot,” answered Larry, speaking with particular earnestness.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If one man, or one set of men, could arrest others without a warrant from a court, there would be no security for liberty and no liberty in fact.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Whenever the people of any country are ready to submit to any infringement of their rights as free men, liberty in that country is dead, and tyranny is free to work its evil will.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If one man, or one set of men, could arrest others without a warrant from a court, there would be no security for liberty and no liberty in fact.
