used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
admonishedverbUS /ədˈmɑːnɪʃt/
past form of “admonish” — advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
From this reading “You should not say such things, especially before the child, Joseph Stagg,” admonished Aunty Rose.
anew
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Camp-meeting time was over, and the church at The Corners was to open for its regular Sunday services.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Camp-meeting time was over, and the church at The Corners was to open for its regular Sunday services.
Auntynoun
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “You should not say such things, especially before the child, Joseph Stagg,” admonished Aunty Rose.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “You should not say such things, especially before the child, Joseph Stagg,” admonished Aunty Rose.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And the very next week-day school would begin!
the two together, not just one
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Carolyn May, however, seemed not to have heard Uncle Joe’s pessimistic remark; she was too greatly excited by the prospect of Sunday-school.
Camp-meeting
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From this reading Camp-meeting time was over, and the church at The Corners was to open for its regular Sunday services.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
Carolyn
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From this reading Carolyn May, however, seemed not to have heard Uncle Joe’s pessimistic remark; she was too greatly excited by the prospect of Sunday-school.
a young person of either sex
From this reading “You should not say such things, especially before the child, Joseph Stagg,” admonished Aunty Rose.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Camp-meeting time was over, and the church at The Corners was to open for its regular Sunday services.
CornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Camp-meeting time was over, and the church at The Corners was to open for its regular Sunday services.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “You should not say such things, especially before the child, Joseph Stagg,” admonished Aunty Rose.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Carolyn May, however, seemed not to have heard Uncle Joe’s pessimistic remark; she was too greatly excited by the prospect of Sunday-school.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Camp-meeting time was over, and the church at The Corners was to open for its regular Sunday services.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Carolyn May, however, seemed not to have heard Uncle Joe’s pessimistic remark; she was too greatly excited by the prospect of Sunday-school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Carolyn May, however, seemed not to have heard Uncle Joe’s pessimistic remark; she was too greatly excited by the prospect of Sunday-school.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Carolyn May, however, seemed not to have heard Uncle Joe’s pessimistic remark; she was too greatly excited by the prospect of Sunday-school.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Camp-meeting time was over, and the church at The Corners was to open for its regular Sunday services.
Joe's
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From this reading Carolyn May, however, seemed not to have heard Uncle Joe’s pessimistic remark; she was too greatly excited by the prospect of Sunday-school.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading “You should not say such things, especially before the child, Joseph Stagg,” admonished Aunty Rose.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Carolyn May, however, seemed not to have heard Uncle Joe’s pessimistic remark; she was too greatly excited by the prospect of Sunday-school.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading And the very next week-day school would begin!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “You should not say such things, especially before the child, Joseph Stagg,” admonished Aunty Rose.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Carolyn May, however, seemed not to have heard Uncle Joe’s pessimistic remark; she was too greatly excited by the prospect of Sunday-school.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Camp-meeting time was over, and the church at The Corners was to open for its regular Sunday services.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Camp-meeting time was over, and the church at The Corners was to open for its regular Sunday services.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
pessimisticadjectiveUS /ˌpesəˈmɪstɪk/
expecting the worst possible outcome
From this reading Carolyn May, however, seemed not to have heard Uncle Joe’s pessimistic remark; she was too greatly excited by the prospect of Sunday-school.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Carolyn May, however, seemed not to have heard Uncle Joe’s pessimistic remark; she was too greatly excited by the prospect of Sunday-school.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Camp-meeting time was over, and the church at The Corners was to open for its regular Sunday services.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Carolyn May, however, seemed not to have heard Uncle Joe’s pessimistic remark; she was too greatly excited by the prospect of Sunday-school.
revivalnounUS /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
bringing again into activity and prominence
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading “You should not say such things, especially before the child, Joseph Stagg,” admonished Aunty Rose.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
express in words
From this reading “You should not say such things, especially before the child, Joseph Stagg,” admonished Aunty Rose.
an educational institution
From this reading And the very next week-day school would begin!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Carolyn May, however, seemed not to have heard Uncle Joe’s pessimistic remark; she was too greatly excited by the prospect of Sunday-school.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Camp-meeting time was over, and the church at The Corners was to open for its regular Sunday services.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Carolyn May, however, seemed not to have heard Uncle Joe’s pessimistic remark; she was too greatly excited by the prospect of Sunday-school.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “You should not say such things, especially before the child, Joseph Stagg,” admonished Aunty Rose.
Stagg
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From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
strangleverbUS /ˈstræŋɡəl/
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “You should not say such things, especially before the child, Joseph Stagg,” admonished Aunty Rose.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Camp-meeting time was over, and the church at The Corners was to open for its regular Sunday services.
Sunday-school
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From this reading Carolyn May, however, seemed not to have heard Uncle Joe’s pessimistic remark; she was too greatly excited by the prospect of Sunday-school.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Camp-meeting time was over, and the church at The Corners was to open for its regular Sunday services.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “You should not say such things, especially before the child, Joseph Stagg,” admonished Aunty Rose.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Camp-meeting time was over, and the church at The Corners was to open for its regular Sunday services.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Camp-meeting time was over, and the church at The Corners was to open for its regular Sunday services.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Carolyn May, however, seemed not to have heard Uncle Joe’s pessimistic remark; she was too greatly excited by the prospect of Sunday-school.
twixt
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From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Carolyn May, however, seemed not to have heard Uncle Joe’s pessimistic remark; she was too greatly excited by the prospect of Sunday-school.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
precisely as stated
From this reading And the very next week-day school would begin!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Camp-meeting time was over, and the church at The Corners was to open for its regular Sunday services.
week-day
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From this reading And the very next week-day school would begin!
which'll
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From this reading “Both Satan and the parson have had a vacation,” said Mr. Stagg, “and now they can tackle each other again and see which’ll get the strangle hold ’twixt now and revival time.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And the very next week-day school would begin!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You should not say such things, especially before the child, Joseph Stagg,” admonished Aunty Rose.
