Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

anew

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

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

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

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

From this reading Half we're taught, and teach to youth, And praise by rote, Is not, but merely stands for, truth.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

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

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Half we're taught, and teach to youth, And praise by rote, Is not, but merely stands for, truth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Half we're taught, and teach to youth, And praise by rote, Is not, but merely stands for, truth.

a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

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

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

-ing form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading CONVERTING A PRODIGAL.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading Little Johnny was a saving youth--one who from early infancy had cultivated a provident habit.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

plural of “dividend” — that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Little Johnny was a saving youth--one who from early infancy had cultivated a provident habit.

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

divisible by two

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

apart from; not including

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Half we're taught, and teach to youth, And praise by rote, Is not, but merely stands for, truth.

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

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Little Johnny was a saving youth--one who from early infancy had cultivated a provident habit.

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

cake flavored with ginger

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

an established custom

From this reading Little Johnny was a saving youth--one who from early infancy had cultivated a provident habit.

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

From this reading Little Johnny was a saving youth--one who from early infancy had cultivated a provident habit.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Half we're taught, and teach to youth, And praise by rote, Is not, but merely stands for, truth.

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

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

based on or having the nature of an illusion

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

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

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

the early stage of growth or development

From this reading Little Johnny was a saving youth--one who from early infancy had cultivated a provident habit.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

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

From this reading Half we're taught, and teach to youth, And praise by rote, Is not, but merely stands for, truth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading Little Johnny was a saving youth--one who from early infancy had cultivated a provident habit.

the mainland part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in the eastern part of the large Labrador-Ungava Peninsula in northeastern Canada

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

the literary culture

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Little Johnny was a saving youth--one who from early infancy had cultivated a provident habit.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

and nothing more

From this reading Half we're taught, and teach to youth, And praise by rote, Is not, but merely stands for, truth.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

not any; not one

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Half we're taught, and teach to youth, And praise by rote, Is not, but merely stands for, truth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Little Johnny was a saving youth--one who from early infancy had cultivated a provident habit.

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

coated with paint

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Half we're taught, and teach to youth, And praise by rote, Is not, but merely stands for, truth.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

a recklessly extravagant consumer

From this reading CONVERTING A PRODIGAL.

providing carefully for the future

From this reading Little Johnny was a saving youth--one who from early infancy had cultivated a provident habit.

gather

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

produced or growing in extreme abundance

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

memorization by repetition

From this reading Half we're taught, and teach to youth, And praise by rote, Is not, but merely stands for, truth.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading Little Johnny was a saving youth--one who from early infancy had cultivated a provident habit.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

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

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

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

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

having skin of a specified kind

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Half we're taught, and teach to youth, And praise by rote, Is not, but merely stands for, truth.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

-ing form of “subscribe” — offer to buy, as of stocks and shares

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Half we're taught, and teach to youth, And praise by rote, Is not, but merely stands for, truth.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Half we're taught, and teach to youth, And praise by rote, Is not, but merely stands for, truth.

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

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

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

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

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

From this reading Half we're taught, and teach to youth, And praise by rote, Is not, but merely stands for, truth.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Half we're taught, and teach to youth, And praise by rote, Is not, but merely stands for, truth.

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

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

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

From this reading Little Johnny was a saving youth--one who from early infancy had cultivated a provident habit.

any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

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From this reading Half we're taught, and teach to youth, And praise by rote, Is not, but merely stands for, truth.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

at the time that

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

which person or people

From this reading Little Johnny was a saving youth--one who from early infancy had cultivated a provident habit.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When other little boys were wasting their substance in riotous gingerbread and molasses candy, investing in missionary enterprises which paid no dividends, subscribing to the North Labrador Orphan Fund, and sending capital out of the country gene rally, Johnny would be sticking sixpences into the chimney-pot of a big tin house with "BANK" painted on it in red letters above an illusory door.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading So of my goat: She's merely designed to represent The truth--"immortal" to this extent: Dead she may be, and skinned--_frappé_-- Hid in a dreadful den away; Prey to the Churches--(any will do, Except the Church of me and you.) The simplest miracle, even then, Will get her up and about again.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Half we're taught, and teach to youth, And praise by rote, Is not, but merely stands for, truth.