used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LITTLE COLORED BOY.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
angel'snounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
possessive form of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
BoshnounUS /bɑːʃ/
pretentious or silly talk or writing
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
a youthful male person
From this reading A LITTLE COLORED BOY.
can't
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From this reading “YOU can’t help thinking when you listen to that boy,” said Mrs. Warner, “that the Lord must want him in heaven.
COLOREDadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading A LITTLE COLORED BOY.
dishingverbUS /ˈdɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “dish” — provide (usually but not necessarily food)
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
everlastinglyadverb
for a limitless time
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
your parents
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
grandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has such a heavenly voice.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has such a heavenly voice.”
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “YOU can’t help thinking when you listen to that boy,” said Mrs. Warner, “that the Lord must want him in heaven.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading He has such a heavenly voice.”
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “YOU can’t help thinking when you listen to that boy,” said Mrs. Warner, “that the Lord must want him in heaven.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “YOU can’t help thinking when you listen to that boy,” said Mrs. Warner, “that the Lord must want him in heaven.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “YOU can’t help thinking when you listen to that boy,” said Mrs. Warner, “that the Lord must want him in heaven.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
hear with intention
From this reading “YOU can’t help thinking when you listen to that boy,” said Mrs. Warner, “that the Lord must want him in heaven.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE COLORED BOY.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “YOU can’t help thinking when you listen to that boy,” said Mrs. Warner, “that the Lord must want him in heaven.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “YOU can’t help thinking when you listen to that boy,” said Mrs. Warner, “that the Lord must want him in heaven.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “YOU can’t help thinking when you listen to that boy,” said Mrs. Warner, “that the Lord must want him in heaven.
Neddy's
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From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
pailnounUS /peɪl/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
paringnounUS /ˈperɪŋ/
a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “YOU can’t help thinking when you listen to that boy,” said Mrs. Warner, “that the Lord must want him in heaven.
saucenounUS /sɔːs/
flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
sloppedadjective
very drunk
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He has such a heavenly voice.”
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “YOU can’t help thinking when you listen to that boy,” said Mrs. Warner, “that the Lord must want him in heaven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “YOU can’t help thinking when you listen to that boy,” said Mrs. Warner, “that the Lord must want him in heaven.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “YOU can’t help thinking when you listen to that boy,” said Mrs. Warner, “that the Lord must want him in heaven.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
thudverbUS /θʌd/
make a dull sound
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “YOU can’t help thinking when you listen to that boy,” said Mrs. Warner, “that the Lord must want him in heaven.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He has such a heavenly voice.”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “YOU can’t help thinking when you listen to that boy,” said Mrs. Warner, “that the Lord must want him in heaven.
WarnernounUS /ˈwɔːrnər/
United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading “YOU can’t help thinking when you listen to that boy,” said Mrs. Warner, “that the Lord must want him in heaven.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I think it more likely that God put an angel’s voice in Neddy’s throat to give us a taste of heavenly music,” said grandma, looking up from the apples she was paring.
at the time that
From this reading “YOU can’t help thinking when you listen to that boy,” said Mrs. Warner, “that the Lord must want him in heaven.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Bosh! you women folks are so everlastingly simple and silly that you encourage the boy in his mischief;” and Farmer Warner set down the milk pail with such a thud that the milk slopped over into the sauce his wife was dishing for supper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “YOU can’t help thinking when you listen to that boy,” said Mrs. Warner, “that the Lord must want him in heaven.
