used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He said his father was a poor Methodist preacher in a little country place in western Kansas where he was born.
(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 He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Said they lived there many years because they was so durn poor they couldn't get away.
for the reason that
From this reading Said they lived there many years because they was so durn poor they couldn't get away.
beggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
brought into existence
From this reading He said his father was a poor Methodist preacher in a little country place in western Kansas where he was born.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
cherrynounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
chipsnounUS /tʃɪps/
strips of potato fried in deep fat
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
chokeverbUS /tʃoʊk/
breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
collectionsnounUS /kəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “collection” — several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
contributionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz/
plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
cornmealnounUS /ˈkɔːrnmiːl/
coarsely ground corn
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
couldn't
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From this reading Said they lived there many years because they was so durn poor they couldn't get away.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He said his father was a poor Methodist preacher in a little country place in western Kansas where he was born.
crowingnounUS /ˈkroʊɪŋ/
an instance of boastful talk
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
durn
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From this reading Said they lived there many years because they was so durn poor they couldn't get away.
EATUMUP
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From this reading EATUMUP JAKE'S LIFE STORY.
at any time
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He said his father was a poor Methodist preacher in a little country place in western Kansas where he was born.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
gallonsnounUS /ˈɡælənz/
plural of “gallon” — United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Said they lived there many years because they was so durn poor they couldn't get away.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said his father was a poor Methodist preacher in a little country place in western Kansas where he was born.
hensnounUS /henz/
plural of “hen” — adult female chicken
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He said his father was a poor Methodist preacher in a little country place in western Kansas where he was born.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He said his father was a poor Methodist preacher in a little country place in western Kansas where he was born.
a small worthless amount
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
JAKE'SnounUS /dʒeɪks/
possessive form of “jakes” — a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
From this reading EATUMUP JAKE'S LIFE STORY.
jellynounUS /ˈdʒeli/
an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading He said his father was a poor Methodist preacher in a little country place in western Kansas where he was born.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading EATUMUP JAKE'S LIFE STORY.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He said his father was a poor Methodist preacher in a little country place in western Kansas where he was born.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Said they lived there many years because they was so durn poor they couldn't get away.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Said they lived there many years because they was so durn poor they couldn't get away.
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading He said his father was a poor Methodist preacher in a little country place in western Kansas where he was born.
molassesnounUS /məˈlæsəz/
thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
the middle of the day
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
something you have to do
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He said his father was a poor Methodist preacher in a little country place in western Kansas where he was born.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He said his father was a poor Methodist preacher in a little country place in western Kansas where he was born.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading He said his father was a poor Methodist preacher in a little country place in western Kansas where he was born.
with little or no delay
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
quartnounUS /kwɔːrt/
a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said his father was a poor Methodist preacher in a little country place in western Kansas where he was born.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
cut with a saw
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Said they lived there many years because they was so durn poor they couldn't get away.
sorghumnounUS /ˈsɔːrɡəm/
economically important Old World tropical cereal grass
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
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 EATUMUP JAKE'S LIFE STORY.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Said they lived there many years because they was so durn poor they couldn't get away.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Said they lived there many years because they was so durn poor they couldn't get away.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His father's salary was paid promptly every month in contributions and consisted of one sack of cornmeal, one sack of potatoes, two gallons sorghum molasses, four old crowing hens, seven jack rabbits, one quart choke cherry jelly and one load of dried buffalo chips for fuel.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He said his father was a poor Methodist preacher in a little country place in western Kansas where he was born.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He said his father was one of the most patient beggars he ever saw, that he took up collections at all times and on all occasions, morning, noon and night--week days and Sundays he passed the hat.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading He said his father was a poor Methodist preacher in a little country place in western Kansas where he was born.
in or at the place that
From this reading He said his father was a poor Methodist preacher in a little country place in western Kansas where he was born.
a late time of life
From this reading Said they lived there many years because they was so durn poor they couldn't get away.
