used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner John went to his room and David and his sister seated themselves on the "verandy."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After dinner John went to his room and David and his sister seated themselves on the "verandy."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What was that?" asked Aunt Polly, looking up over her glasses.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "What was that?" asked Aunt Polly, looking up over her glasses.
Bixbee
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one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
Claricy
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From this reading "Claricy Verjoos fer one part on't," said David.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading After dinner John went to his room and David and his sister seated themselves on the "verandy."
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After dinner John went to his room and David and his sister seated themselves on the "verandy."
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "I seen a sight fer sore eyes this mornin'," quoth David presently.
fer
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From this reading "I seen a sight fer sore eyes this mornin'," quoth David presently.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading "What was that?" asked Aunt Polly, looking up over her glasses.
Harum
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From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After dinner John went to his room and David and his sister seated themselves on the "verandy."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I seen a sight fer sore eyes this mornin'," quoth David presently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading After dinner John went to his room and David and his sister seated themselves on the "verandy."
set afire or burning
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "What was that?" asked Aunt Polly, looking up over her glasses.
mornin
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From this reading "I seen a sight fer sore eyes this mornin'," quoth David presently.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After dinner John went to his room and David and his sister seated themselves on the "verandy."
on't
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From this reading "Claricy Verjoos fer one part on't," said David.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Claricy Verjoos fer one part on't," said David.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "What was that?" asked Aunt Polly, looking up over her glasses.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Claricy Verjoos fer one part on't," said David.
perfunctoryadjectiveUS /pərˈfʌŋktəri/
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
perusedverbUS /pərˈuːzd/
past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail
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Polly
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in the near future
From this reading "I seen a sight fer sore eyes this mornin'," quoth David presently.
quoth
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on the contrary
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After dinner John went to his room and David and his sister seated themselves on the "verandy."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Claricy Verjoos fer one part on't," said David.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading After dinner John went to his room and David and his sister seated themselves on the "verandy."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I seen a sight fer sore eyes this mornin'," quoth David presently.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "I seen a sight fer sore eyes this mornin'," quoth David presently.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading After dinner John went to his room and David and his sister seated themselves on the "verandy."
hurting
From this reading "I seen a sight fer sore eyes this mornin'," quoth David presently.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What was that?" asked Aunt Polly, looking up over her glasses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After dinner John went to his room and David and his sister seated themselves on the "verandy."
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading After dinner John went to his room and David and his sister seated themselves on the "verandy."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I seen a sight fer sore eyes this mornin'," quoth David presently.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After dinner John went to his room and David and his sister seated themselves on the "verandy."
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "What was that?" asked Aunt Polly, looking up over her glasses.
verandy
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From this reading After dinner John went to his room and David and his sister seated themselves on the "verandy."
Verjoos
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From this reading "Claricy Verjoos fer one part on't," said David.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What was that?" asked Aunt Polly, looking up over her glasses.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After dinner John went to his room and David and his sister seated themselves on the "verandy."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What was that?" asked Aunt Polly, looking up over her glasses.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Harum lighted a cigar and enjoyed his tobacco for a time in silence, while Mrs. Bixbee perused, with rather perfunctory diligence, the columns of her weekly church paper.
