used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUGGESTION:--Objects: A few pine sticks, some charred; ink and water.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
(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 ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOOD AND BAD COMPANY.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading GOOD AND BAD COMPANY.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading First of all let me read some passages from the Bible.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
charredverbUS /tʃɑːrd/
inflected form of “char” — burn to charcoal
From this reading SUGGESTION:--Objects: A few pine sticks, some charred; ink and water.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading GOOD AND BAD COMPANY.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading SUGGESTION:--Objects: A few pine sticks, some charred; ink and water.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First of all let me read some passages from the Bible.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading First of all let me read some passages from the Bible.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GOOD AND BAD COMPANY.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading SUGGESTION:--Objects: A few pine sticks, some charred; ink and water.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading First of all let me read some passages from the Bible.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading First of all let me read some passages from the Bible.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading SUGGESTION:--Objects: A few pine sticks, some charred; ink and water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First of all let me read some passages from the Bible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading First of all let me read some passages from the Bible.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading SUGGESTION:--Objects: A few pine sticks, some charred; ink and water.
participate in games or sport
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading First of all let me read some passages from the Bible.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
sinnersnounUS /ˈsɪnərz/
plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."
sitteth
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From this reading "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SUGGESTION:--Objects: A few pine sticks, some charred; ink and water.
standeth
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From this reading "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading SUGGESTION:--Objects: A few pine sticks, some charred; ink and water.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading SUGGESTION:--Objects: A few pine sticks, some charred; ink and water.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading First of all let me read some passages from the Bible.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
ungodlyadjectiveUS /ənˈɡɔːdli/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."
precisely as stated
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
walketh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading SUGGESTION:--Objects: A few pine sticks, some charred; ink and water.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ALL boys and girls like to have companions, some one to play with, and therefore it is very wise that I should talk to you to-day about good and bad company.
