What is "one day"

One \One\ (w[u^]n), a. [OE. one, on, an, AS. [=a]n; akin to D. een, OS. [=e]n, OFries. [=e]n, [=a]n, G. ein, Dan. een, Sw. en, Icel. einn, Goth. ains, W. un, Ir. & Gael. aon, L. unus, earlier oinos, oenos, Gr. o'i`nh the ace on dice; cf. Skr. 299. Cf. 2d A, 1st An, Alone, Anon, Any, None, Nonce, Only, Onion, Unit.]

1. Being a single unit, or entire being or thing, and no more; not multifold; single; individual.

   The dream of Pharaoh is one.
   --Gen. xli. 25.

   O that we now had here But one ten thousand of those men in England.
   --Shak.

2. Denoting a person or thing conceived or spoken of indefinitely; a certain. ``I am the sister of one Claudio'' [
   --Shak.], that is, of a certain man named Claudio.

3. Pointing out a contrast, or denoting a particular thing or person different from some other specified; -- used as a correlative adjective, with or without the.

   From the one side of heaven unto the other.
   --Deut. iv. 32.

4. Closely bound together; undivided; united; constituting a whole.

   The church is therefore one, though the members may be many.
   --Bp. Pearson

5. Single in kind; the same; a common.

   One plague was on you all, and on your lords.
   --1 Sam. vi. 4.

6. Single; unmarried. [Obs.] Men may counsel a woman to be one. --Chaucer. Note: One is often used in forming compound words, the meaning of which is obvious; as, one-armed, one-celled, one-eyed, one-handed, one-hearted, one-horned, one-idead, one-leaved, one-masted, one-ribbed, one-story, one-syllable, one-stringed, one-winged, etc. All one, of the same or equal nature, or consequence; all the same; as, he says that it is all one what course you take. --Shak. One day.

   1. On a certain day, not definitely specified, referring to time past.

      One day when Phoebe fair, With all her band, was following the chase.
      --Spenser.

   2. Referring to future time: At some uncertain day or period in the future; some day.

      Well, I will marry one day.
      --Shak.

Day \Day\ (d[=a]), n. [OE. day, dai, dei, AS. d[ae]g; akin to OS., D., Dan., & Sw. dag, G. tag, Icel. dagr, Goth. dags; cf. Skr. dah (for dhagh ?) to burn. [root]69. Cf. Dawn.]

1. The time of light, or interval between one night and the next; the time between sunrise and sunset, or from dawn to darkness; hence, the light; sunshine; -- also called daytime.

2. The period of the earth's revolution on its axis. -- ordinarily divided into twenty-four hours. It is measured by the interval between two successive transits of a celestial body over the same meridian, and takes a specific name from that of the body. Thus, if this is the sun, the day (the interval between two successive transits of the sun's center over the same meridian) is called a solar day; if it is a star, a sidereal day; if it is the moon, a lunar day. See Civil day, Sidereal day, below.

3. Those hours, or the daily recurring period, allotted by usage or law for work.

4. A specified time or period; time, considered with reference to the existence or prominence of a person or thing; age; time.

   A man who was great among the Hellenes of his day.
   --Jowett (Thucyd. )

   If my debtors do not keep their day, . . . I must with patience all the terms attend.
   --Dryden.

5. (Preceded by the) Some day in particular, as some day of contest, some anniversary, etc. The field of Agincourt, Fought on the day of Crispin Crispianus. --Shak. His name struck fear, his conduct won the day. --Roscommon. Note: Day is much used in self-explaining compounds; as, daybreak, daylight, workday, etc. Anniversary day. See Anniversary, n. Astronomical day, a period equal to the mean solar day, but beginning at noon instead of at midnight, its twenty-four hours being numbered from 1 to 24; also, the sidereal day, as that most used by astronomers. Born days. See under Born. Canicular days. See Dog day. Civil day, the mean solar day, used in the ordinary reckoning of time, and among most modern nations beginning at mean midnight; its hours are usually numbered in two series, each from 1 to 12. This is the period recognized by courts as constituting a day. The Babylonians and Hindoos began their day at sunrise, the Athenians and Jews at sunset, the ancient Egyptians and Romans at midnight. Day blindness. (Med.) See Nyctalopia. Day by day, or Day after day, daily; every day; continually; without intermission of a day. See under By. ``Day by day we magnify thee.'' --Book of Common Prayer. Days in bank (Eng. Law), certain stated days for the return of writs and the appearance of parties; -- so called because originally peculiar to the Court of Common Bench, or Bench (bank) as it was formerly termed. --Burrill. Day in court, a day for the appearance of parties in a suit. Days of devotion (R. C. Ch.), certain festivals on which devotion leads the faithful to attend mass. --Shipley. Days of grace. See Grace. Days of obligation (R. C. Ch.), festival days when it is obligatory on the faithful to attend Mass. --Shipley. Day owl, (Zo["o]l.), an owl that flies by day. See Hawk owl. Day rule (Eng. Law), an order of court (now abolished) allowing a prisoner, under certain circumstances, to go beyond the prison limits for a single day. Day school, one which the pupils attend only in daytime, in distinction from a boarding school. Day sight. (Med.) See Hemeralopia. Day's work (Naut.), the account or reckoning of a ship's course for twenty-four hours, from noon to noon. From day to day, as time passes; in the course of time; as, he improves from day to day. Jewish day, the time between sunset and sunset. Mean solar day (Astron.), the mean or average of all the apparent solar days of the year. One day, One of these days, at an uncertain time, usually of the future, rarely of the past; sooner or later. ``Well, niece, I hope to see you one day fitted with a husband.'' --Shak. Only from day to day, without certainty of continuance; temporarily. --Bacon. Sidereal day, the interval between two successive transits of the first point of Aries over the same meridian. The Sidereal day is 23 h. 56 m. 4.09 s. of mean solar time. To win the day, to gain the victory, to be successful. --S. Butler. Week day, any day of the week except Sunday; a working day. Working day.

   1. A day when work may be legally done, in distinction from Sundays and legal holidays.

   2. The number of hours, determined by law or custom, during which a workman, hired at a stated price per day, must work to be entitled to a day's pay.

adv. 1 (context set phrase English) At some unspecified time in the future. 2 At some unspecified time in the past.

One Day is the final studio album by the progressive bluegrass band Northern Lights. 5-string banjo is back in the group sound, as Mike Kropp returns as a guest player for this album.

"One Day" is a song by Jewish reggae singer Matisyahu, first released in 2008, his first single since Jerusalem (Out of the Darkness Comes Light). The song was also included as a last-minute addition to Matisyahu's album Light. The song expresses a hope for an end to violence and a prayer for a new era of peace and understanding. It appeared on the Modern Rock Chart at number 21 and at number 38 on the US Rock Chart, also in March 2009 it debuted on Billboard Hot 100 at number 90 and reached number 85. The song was featured on the video game NBA 2K10, which was released on October 6, 2009.

In an interview with Matisyahu "'One Day' is the song I've been wanting to make since I started my career," Matisyahu tells Spinner. "It is an anthem of hope with a big beat, the kind of song that makes you bob your head and open your heart at the same time."

One Day is a 2011 American romantic drama film directed by Lone Scherfig. It was adapted by David Nicholls from his 2009 novel of the same name. It stars Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess. Focus Features released the film theatrically in August 2011.

"One Day" is a song by Filipina pop and R&B recording artist Charice. The song was co-written and co-produced by American recording artist Nick Jonas. The song was released for digital download on April 19, 2011.

The song was used as a part of Acuvue's "ACUVUE® 1•DAY Contest" which was launched on their Facebook page.

One Day is a 2010 Taiwanese film directed by Chi-jan Hou.

"One Day" is a song by the South Korean boy groups 2AM and 2PM, Oneday. It was released in July 4, 2012 as 2AM's third Japanese single and 2PM's fifth Japanese single. The song is the main theme song for the documentary movie "Beyond the Oneday ~Story of 2PM & 2AM~", which broadcast in Japan started on June 30.

One Day is a song by Caro Emerald. The song was released as a Digital download on 13 September 2013 in the Benelux as third single from the album The Shocking Miss Emerald. The single was on BBC Radio 2's playlist in the 'A' list. In Flanders (Belgium) the single peaked No25 in Ultratop 50 tipparade. In South Korea the single peaked No152 in the weekly chart ( Gaon chart).

"Vandaag" is a song by Dutch producer Bakermat. It was released in August 2012 as a single and reached the top ten in Austria, Belgium, France and the Netherlands.

It was re-released by Sony in 2014 as "One Day (Vandaag)" becoming a hit in several European countries.

"One Day" is a song by Dublin-based alternative rock quartet Kodaline. The song was released as a digital download on 2014, as the fifth single from their debut studio album In a Perfect World (2013).

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One Day is the seventh studio album by Klymaxx, released in 1994 (see 1994 in music). The album reached No. 198 on the Billboard 200 and No. 32 on the R&B Albums chart. The album has sold approximately 40,000 copies in the United States.

"One Day" is the third single from New Zealand band Opshop's second studio album, Second Hand Planet.

The video features New Zealand singer Dianne Swann, previously in the bands Everything That Flies, When The Cat's Away and currently performing with Brett Adams as The Bads.

One Day is a novel by David Nicholls, published in 2009. Each chapter covers the lives of two protagonists on 15 July, St. Swithin's Day, for twenty years. The novel attracted generally positive reviews, and was named 2010 Galaxy Book of the Year. Nicholls adapted his book into a screenplay; the feature film, also titled One Day, was released in August 2011.