Chapter III

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

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "How about Aunt Jimmy's will?

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

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From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

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

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "How about Aunt Jimmy's will?

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From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

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

From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

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From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading 'Think well and most things 'll come well,' say I."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

not up to expectations

From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

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From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Yer always thought well enough o' her," said Joshua, who had laid down his paper and folded his spectacles to listen to the reading of the letter.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Yer always thought well enough o' her," said Joshua, who had laid down his paper and folded his spectacles to listen to the reading of the letter.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading Yer always thought well enough o' her," said Joshua, who had laid down his paper and folded his spectacles to listen to the reading of the letter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

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From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Yer always thought well enough o' her," said Joshua, who had laid down his paper and folded his spectacles to listen to the reading of the letter.

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From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

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

From this reading Yer always thought well enough o' her," said Joshua, who had laid down his paper and folded his spectacles to listen to the reading of the letter.

plural of “holler” — a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

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From this reading "How about Aunt Jimmy's will?

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

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

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From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

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

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

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

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

possessive form of “jimmy” — a short crowbar

From this reading "How about Aunt Jimmy's will?

(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho

From this reading Yer always thought well enough o' her," said Joshua, who had laid down his paper and folded his spectacles to listen to the reading of the letter.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

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From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

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

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Yer always thought well enough o' her," said Joshua, who had laid down his paper and folded his spectacles to listen to the reading of the letter.

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From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

a narrow way or road

From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Yer always thought well enough o' her," said Joshua, who had laid down his paper and folded his spectacles to listen to the reading of the letter.

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

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

hear with intention

From this reading Yer always thought well enough o' her," said Joshua, who had laid down his paper and folded his spectacles to listen to the reading of the letter.

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From this reading 'Think well and most things 'll come well,' say I."

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

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From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

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From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

used to form the superlative

From this reading 'Think well and most things 'll come well,' say I."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

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 Yer always thought well enough o' her," said Joshua, who had laid down his paper and folded his spectacles to listen to the reading of the letter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Yer always thought well enough o' her," said Joshua, who had laid down his paper and folded his spectacles to listen to the reading of the letter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

and nothing more

From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Yer always thought well enough o' her," said Joshua, who had laid down his paper and folded his spectacles to listen to the reading of the letter.

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

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Yer always thought well enough o' her," said Joshua, who had laid down his paper and folded his spectacles to listen to the reading of the letter.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Yer always thought well enough o' her," said Joshua, who had laid down his paper and folded his spectacles to listen to the reading of the letter.

express in words

From this reading 'Think well and most things 'll come well,' say I."

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading Yer always thought well enough o' her," said Joshua, who had laid down his paper and folded his spectacles to listen to the reading of the letter.

not in physical motion

From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

in a resolute manner

From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

successive (without a break)

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

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From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

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

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading 'Think well and most things 'll come well,' say I."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading 'Think well and most things 'll come well,' say I."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Yer always thought well enough o' her," said Joshua, who had laid down his paper and folded his spectacles to listen to the reading of the letter.

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

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

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From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

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From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

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

From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "An' I do still," Mrs. Lane averred stoutly; "it doos _appear_ disappointing, but I allers allowed that if we was only able to read her meanin', 'twould be a fair and kindly one."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

which person or people

From this reading Yer always thought well enough o' her," said Joshua, who had laid down his paper and folded his spectacles to listen to the reading of the letter.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.

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From this reading Yer always thought well enough o' her," said Joshua, who had laid down his paper and folded his spectacles to listen to the reading of the letter.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "No, Lammy, I'm goin' straight on lovin' Bird and trustin' her and keepin' a place in my heart for her, besides havin' the best-room bed always aired and ready, and jest you keep on lovin' and trustin' her, too, and like as not the Lord will let her know it somehow, for I do believe kind feelings is as well able to travel without wires to slide on as this here telegram lightnin' that hollers to the ships that's passin' by in the dark.