used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He could hear ten thousand Methodist elders croaking, “Avoid the vurry _appearance_ of evil.”
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He could hear ten thousand Methodist elders croaking, “Avoid the vurry _appearance_ of evil.”
BanjonounUS /ˈbændʒoʊ/
a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body
From this reading He could not, like the young blades in town, walk with Cleo up the railroad tracks or through the willow-shaded pasture by Banjo River.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
bladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading He could not, like the young blades in town, walk with Cleo up the railroad tracks or through the willow-shaded pasture by Banjo River.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He could not, like the young blades in town, walk with Cleo up the railroad tracks or through the willow-shaded pasture by Banjo River.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He was certain that she would surrender to him whenever he should demand it.
Cleo
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From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
carefully weighed
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not, like the young blades in town, walk with Cleo up the railroad tracks or through the willow-shaded pasture by Banjo River.
courtingnounUS /ˈkɔːrtɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
croakingnounUS /ˈkroʊkɪŋ/
a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)
From this reading He could hear ten thousand Methodist elders croaking, “Avoid the vurry _appearance_ of evil.”
greatly pleased
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading He was certain that she would surrender to him whenever he should demand it.
devoutadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊt/
deeply religious
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading He could hear ten thousand Methodist elders croaking, “Avoid the vurry _appearance_ of evil.”
Elmer
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From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
at any time
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading He could hear ten thousand Methodist elders croaking, “Avoid the vurry _appearance_ of evil.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
gossipsnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəps/
plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He could hear ten thousand Methodist elders croaking, “Avoid the vurry _appearance_ of evil.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
hinderedverbUS /ˈhɪndərd/
past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could not, like the young blades in town, walk with Cleo up the railroad tracks or through the willow-shaded pasture by Banjo River.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was certain that she would surrender to him whenever he should demand it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He could not, like the young blades in town, walk with Cleo up the railroad tracks or through the willow-shaded pasture by Banjo River.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading He could hear ten thousand Methodist elders croaking, “Avoid the vurry _appearance_ of evil.”
ministrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not, like the young blades in town, walk with Cleo up the railroad tracks or through the willow-shaded pasture by Banjo River.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He could not, like the young blades in town, walk with Cleo up the railroad tracks or through the willow-shaded pasture by Banjo River.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading He could not, like the young blades in town, walk with Cleo up the railroad tracks or through the willow-shaded pasture by Banjo River.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading He could not, like the young blades in town, walk with Cleo up the railroad tracks or through the willow-shaded pasture by Banjo River.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He could not, like the young blades in town, walk with Cleo up the railroad tracks or through the willow-shaded pasture by Banjo River.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was certain that she would surrender to him whenever he should demand it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
having a supporting base
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading He was certain that she would surrender to him whenever he should demand it.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He could hear ten thousand Methodist elders croaking, “Avoid the vurry _appearance_ of evil.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading He could hear ten thousand Methodist elders croaking, “Avoid the vurry _appearance_ of evil.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He could not, like the young blades in town, walk with Cleo up the railroad tracks or through the willow-shaded pasture by Banjo River.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was certain that she would surrender to him whenever he should demand it.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He could not, like the young blades in town, walk with Cleo up the railroad tracks or through the willow-shaded pasture by Banjo River.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading He could not, like the young blades in town, walk with Cleo up the railroad tracks or through the willow-shaded pasture by Banjo River.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He could not, like the young blades in town, walk with Cleo up the railroad tracks or through the willow-shaded pasture by Banjo River.
vurry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could hear ten thousand Methodist elders croaking, “Avoid the vurry _appearance_ of evil.”
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He could not, like the young blades in town, walk with Cleo up the railroad tracks or through the willow-shaded pasture by Banjo River.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading He was certain that she would surrender to him whenever he should demand it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
which person or people
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
willow-shaded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not, like the young blades in town, walk with Cleo up the railroad tracks or through the willow-shaded pasture by Banjo River.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
workernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/
a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading I WITH women Elmer had always considered himself what he called a “quick worker,” but the properties of the ministry, the delighted suspicion with which the gossips watched a preacher who went courting, hindered his progress with Cleo.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was certain that she would surrender to him whenever he should demand it.
but in spite of that
From this reading He knew that she was in love with him—had been ever since she had first seen him, a devout yet manly leader, standing by the pulpit in the late light of summer afternoon.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He could not, like the young blades in town, walk with Cleo up the railroad tracks or through the willow-shaded pasture by Banjo River.
