used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
anew
From this reading To prevent a recurrence of similar descents upon his household, Jim arranged his plans in such a manner that the timid little Skeezucks should never again be left alone.
(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 "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading To prevent a recurrence of similar descents upon his household, Jim arranged his plans in such a manner that the timid little Skeezucks should never again be left alone.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading To prevent a recurrence of similar descents upon his household, Jim arranged his plans in such a manner that the timid little Skeezucks should never again be left alone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
BonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
camp'snounUS /kæmps/
possessive form of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
a boy or man
From this reading Indeed, the gray old miner hardly ever permitted the little chap to be out of his sight.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
conceivingverbUS /kənˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
couldn't
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From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
descentsnounUS /dɪˈsents/
plural of “descent” — a movement downward
From this reading To prevent a recurrence of similar descents upon his household, Jim arranged his plans in such a manner that the timid little Skeezucks should never again be left alone.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
DocnounUS /dɑːk/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
Doc's
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From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
at any time
From this reading Indeed, the gray old miner hardly ever permitted the little chap to be out of his sight.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
foundlingnounUS /ˈfaʊndlɪŋ/
a child who has been abandoned and whose parents are unknown
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Indeed, the gray old miner hardly ever permitted the little chap to be out of his sight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
only a very short time before
From this reading Indeed, the gray old miner hardly ever permitted the little chap to be out of his sight.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
a social unit living together
From this reading To prevent a recurrence of similar descents upon his household, Jim arranged his plans in such a manner that the timid little Skeezucks should never again be left alone.
ImmenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the gray old miner hardly ever permitted the little chap to be out of his sight.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading To prevent a recurrence of similar descents upon his household, Jim arranged his plans in such a manner that the timid little Skeezucks should never again be left alone.
listenin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
engage in
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To prevent a recurrence of similar descents upon his household, Jim arranged his plans in such a manner that the timid little Skeezucks should never again be left alone.
the force of workers available
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading Indeed, the gray old miner hardly ever permitted the little chap to be out of his sight.
mingleverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəl/
to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading To prevent a recurrence of similar descents upon his household, Jim arranged his plans in such a manner that the timid little Skeezucks should never again be left alone.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
not any; not one
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Indeed, the gray old miner hardly ever permitted the little chap to be out of his sight.
on one occasion
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
and nothing more
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
oxennounUS /ˈɑːksən/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Indeed, the gray old miner hardly ever permitted the little chap to be out of his sight.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading To prevent a recurrence of similar descents upon his household, Jim arranged his plans in such a manner that the timid little Skeezucks should never again be left alone.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading To prevent a recurrence of similar descents upon his household, Jim arranged his plans in such a manner that the timid little Skeezucks should never again be left alone.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
recurrencenounUS /rɪˈkɜːrəns/
happening again (especially at regular intervals)
From this reading To prevent a recurrence of similar descents upon his household, Jim arranged his plans in such a manner that the timid little Skeezucks should never again be left alone.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To prevent a recurrence of similar descents upon his household, Jim arranged his plans in such a manner that the timid little Skeezucks should never again be left alone.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Indeed, the gray old miner hardly ever permitted the little chap to be out of his sight.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading To prevent a recurrence of similar descents upon his household, Jim arranged his plans in such a manner that the timid little Skeezucks should never again be left alone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
Skeezucks
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From this reading To prevent a recurrence of similar descents upon his household, Jim arranged his plans in such a manner that the timid little Skeezucks should never again be left alone.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To prevent a recurrence of similar descents upon his household, Jim arranged his plans in such a manner that the timid little Skeezucks should never again be left alone.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Immensely relieved and grateful, to know that no dire calamity had befallen the camp's first and only child, the rough men nevertheless lost no time in conceiving the outcome to be fairly amusing.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading To prevent a recurrence of similar descents upon his household, Jim arranged his plans in such a manner that the timid little Skeezucks should never again be left alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To prevent a recurrence of similar descents upon his household, Jim arranged his plans in such a manner that the timid little Skeezucks should never again be left alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
at the time that
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS When the word spread 'round that Jim and the quaint little foundling were once more united, the story of the episode at Miss Doc's home necessarily followed to make the tale complete.
yokenounUS /joʊk/
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You kin bet that Doc was awake all the time, and listenin', as long as Jim was there," said Bone, "but six yoke of oxen couldn't 'a' dragged his two eyes open, or him out of bed, to mingle in the ceremonies."
