Chapter V

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

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

quickly and without warning

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Inhabitants of the street along which William was passing hastily shut their front windows or fled from their front rooms or uttered loud objurgations of William according to their characters.

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From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

an agency of the United States Army responsible for providing timely and relevant and accurate and synchronized intelligence to tactical and operational and strategic level commanders

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

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From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Inhabitants of the street along which William was passing hastily shut their front windows or fled from their front rooms or uttered loud objurgations of William according to their characters.

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

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

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

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

according with custom or propriety

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Inhabitants of the street along which William was passing hastily shut their front windows or fled from their front rooms or uttered loud objurgations of William according to their characters.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

a small house with a single story

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

dearly loved

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading NOT MUCH WILLIAM walked down the village street singing lustily.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading His face was purple with vocal effort.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading His face was purple with vocal effort.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Inhabitants of the street along which William was passing hastily shut their front windows or fled from their front rooms or uttered loud objurgations of William according to their characters.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Inhabitants of the street along which William was passing hastily shut their front windows or fled from their front rooms or uttered loud objurgations of William according to their characters.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Inhabitants of the street along which William was passing hastily shut their front windows or fled from their front rooms or uttered loud objurgations of William according to their characters.

in a harsh or unkind manner

From this reading His strident, unmelodious young voice rang out harshly.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Inhabitants of the street along which William was passing hastily shut their front windows or fled from their front rooms or uttered loud objurgations of William according to their characters.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His strident, unmelodious young voice rang out harshly.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

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

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Inhabitants of the street along which William was passing hastily shut their front windows or fled from their front rooms or uttered loud objurgations of William according to their characters.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Inhabitants of the street along which William was passing hastily shut their front windows or fled from their front rooms or uttered loud objurgations of William according to their characters.

in a healthy manner

From this reading NOT MUCH WILLIAM walked down the village street singing lustily.

engage in

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

to a great degree or extent

From this reading NOT MUCH WILLIAM walked down the village street singing lustily.

a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading NOT MUCH WILLIAM walked down the village street singing lustily.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

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From this reading Inhabitants of the street along which William was passing hastily shut their front windows or fled from their front rooms or uttered loud objurgations of William according to their characters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Inhabitants of the street along which William was passing hastily shut their front windows or fled from their front rooms or uttered loud objurgations of William according to their characters.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His strident, unmelodious young voice rang out harshly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Inhabitants of the street along which William was passing hastily shut their front windows or fled from their front rooms or uttered loud objurgations of William according to their characters.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading His face was purple with vocal effort.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading His strident, unmelodious young voice rang out harshly.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Inhabitants of the street along which William was passing hastily shut their front windows or fled from their front rooms or uttered loud objurgations of William according to their characters.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Inhabitants of the street along which William was passing hastily shut their front windows or fled from their front rooms or uttered loud objurgations of William according to their characters.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading NOT MUCH WILLIAM walked down the village street singing lustily.

be standing; be upright

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading NOT MUCH WILLIAM walked down the village street singing lustily.

conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry

From this reading His strident, unmelodious young voice rang out harshly.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

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

From this reading NOT MUCH WILLIAM walked down the village street singing lustily.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Inhabitants of the street along which William was passing hastily shut their front windows or fled from their front rooms or uttered loud objurgations of William according to their characters.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

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

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

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From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

not having a musical sound or pleasing tune

From this reading His strident, unmelodious young voice rang out harshly.

communicated in words

From this reading Inhabitants of the street along which William was passing hastily shut their front windows or fled from their front rooms or uttered loud objurgations of William according to their characters.

literature in metrical form

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading NOT MUCH WILLIAM walked down the village street singing lustily.

relating to or designed for or using the singing voice

From this reading His face was purple with vocal effort.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading His strident, unmelodious young voice rang out harshly.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading NOT MUCH WILLIAM walked down the village street singing lustily.

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

From this reading His face was purple with vocal effort.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Inhabitants of the street along which William was passing hastily shut their front windows or fled from their front rooms or uttered loud objurgations of William according to their characters.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading NOT MUCH WILLIAM walked down the village street singing lustily.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading "_Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alo--o--o--one, Dare to have a purpose true--ue--ue, Dare to make it know--ow--ow--own._" Becoming tired of that subject and not knowing the next verse, he abruptly changed his tune-- "_I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai--ai--ain, That cottage in the little winding la--a--a--ne, I can see the roses climbing, I can hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the dear ole home agai--ai-ai--ain._"

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Inhabitants of the street along which William was passing hastily shut their front windows or fled from their front rooms or uttered loud objurgations of William according to their characters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His face was purple with vocal effort.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading His strident, unmelodious young voice rang out harshly.