Chapter II

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

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

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From this reading I aint seen Mrs. Rafferty yit; but I have her photographt, an shes all to the good, jedgin by it.

(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 I aint seen Mrs. Rafferty yit; but I have her photographt, an shes all to the good, jedgin by it.

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

From this reading I aint seen Mrs. Rafferty yit; but I have her photographt, an shes all to the good, jedgin by it.

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

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

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

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

produce or yield flowers

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I aint seen Mrs. Rafferty yit; but I have her photographt, an shes all to the good, jedgin by it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

pleasing or delighting

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

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

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

originate

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

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

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

an abstract part of something

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Stuck up in front of the post office, in none too legible handwriting, it invited the whole town.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I aint seen Mrs. Rafferty yit; but I have her photographt, an shes all to the good, jedgin by it.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

something written by hand

From this reading Stuck up in front of the post office, in none too legible handwriting, it invited the whole town.

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

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

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

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I aint seen Mrs. Rafferty yit; but I have her photographt, an shes all to the good, jedgin by it.

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

From this reading I aint seen Mrs. Rafferty yit; but I have her photographt, an shes all to the good, jedgin by it.

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

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

cause to move by striking

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

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

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

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

From this reading I aint seen Mrs. Rafferty yit; but I have her photographt, an shes all to the good, jedgin by it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

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

From this reading Stuck up in front of the post office, in none too legible handwriting, it invited the whole town.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Stuck up in front of the post office, in none too legible handwriting, it invited the whole town.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

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

From this reading I aint seen Mrs. Rafferty yit; but I have her photographt, an shes all to the good, jedgin by it.

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

From this reading JUNIPER JOE’S JUBILEE.

a special anniversary (or the celebration of it)

From this reading JUNIPER JOE’S JUBILEE.

desert shrub of Syria and Arabia having small white flowers; constitutes the juniper of the Old Testament; sometimes placed in genus Genista

From this reading JUNIPER JOE’S JUBILEE.

(of handwriting, print, etc.) capable of being read or deciphered

From this reading Stuck up in front of the post office, in none too legible handwriting, it invited the whole town.

full of life and energy

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

of grammatical gender

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

not one, and not any

From this reading Stuck up in front of the post office, in none too legible handwriting, it invited the whole town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Stuck up in front of the post office, in none too legible handwriting, it invited the whole town.

and nothing more

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

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

From this reading I aint seen Mrs. Rafferty yit; but I have her photographt, an shes all to the good, jedgin by it.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Stuck up in front of the post office, in none too legible handwriting, it invited the whole town.

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

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

someone who communicates vocally in a very loud voice

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I aint seen Mrs. Rafferty yit; but I have her photographt, an shes all to the good, jedgin by it.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

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

From this reading I aint seen Mrs. Rafferty yit; but I have her photographt, an shes all to the good, jedgin by it.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

caught or fixed

From this reading Stuck up in front of the post office, in none too legible handwriting, it invited the whole town.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

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

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

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

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

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

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Stuck up in front of the post office, in none too legible handwriting, it invited the whole town.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Stuck up in front of the post office, in none too legible handwriting, it invited the whole town.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Stuck up in front of the post office, in none too legible handwriting, it invited the whole town.

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

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

at the time that

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Stuck up in front of the post office, in none too legible handwriting, it invited the whole town.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading When that wonderful invitation was read by the masculine element and the few women of Blossom Range, it created a sensation, announcing, as it did, that Juniper Joe’s jubilee was to consist of his marriage to a charming widow of the East, Mrs. Rafferty, followed by a dance and “refreshments.”

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

From this reading I aint seen Mrs. Rafferty yit; but I have her photographt, an shes all to the good, jedgin by it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.

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

From this reading The ending was a screamer: “If you-all what sees this invitation dont come, you shore will miss the only first-class happenin that, so fur, has hit this hyer lively hamlet.