Chapter IX

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

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Besides all that, I've felt kinder loth tu write you, for I aint jest sartin that you and marm won't be in a pucker about what I've been a doing since I writ tu you before.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

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

From this reading Besides all that, I've felt kinder loth tu write you, for I aint jest sartin that you and marm won't be in a pucker about what I've been a doing since I writ tu you before.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

(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 Besides all that, I've felt kinder loth tu write you, for I aint jest sartin that you and marm won't be in a pucker about what I've been a doing since I writ tu you before.

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

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

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

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

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

From this reading Besides all that, I've felt kinder loth tu write you, for I aint jest sartin that you and marm won't be in a pucker about what I've been a doing since I writ tu you before.

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

From this reading Wal, t'other night Mr. Beebe he cum up tu my office about sundown, and sez he, "Cousin Slick, supposing we go tu the Park Theatre to-night, and see Madame Celeste dance."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Besides all that, I've felt kinder loth tu write you, for I aint jest sartin that you and marm won't be in a pucker about what I've been a doing since I writ tu you before.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

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

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

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

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

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

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Wal, t'other night Mr. Beebe he cum up tu my office about sundown, and sez he, "Cousin Slick, supposing we go tu the Park Theatre to-night, and see Madame Celeste dance."

a person who shows fear or timidity

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Wal, t'other night Mr. Beebe he cum up tu my office about sundown, and sez he, "Cousin Slick, supposing we go tu the Park Theatre to-night, and see Madame Celeste dance."

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Wal, t'other night Mr. Beebe he cum up tu my office about sundown, and sez he, "Cousin Slick, supposing we go tu the Park Theatre to-night, and see Madame Celeste dance."

dearly loved

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

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

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Besides all that, I've felt kinder loth tu write you, for I aint jest sartin that you and marm won't be in a pucker about what I've been a doing since I writ tu you before.

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

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

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

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

at any time

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

plural of “feat” — a notable achievement

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

a person who fells trees

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Besides all that, I've felt kinder loth tu write you, for I aint jest sartin that you and marm won't be in a pucker about what I've been a doing since I writ tu you before.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Besides all that, I've felt kinder loth tu write you, for I aint jest sartin that you and marm won't be in a pucker about what I've been a doing since I writ tu you before.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

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

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

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

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

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

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Wal, t'other night Mr. Beebe he cum up tu my office about sundown, and sez he, "Cousin Slick, supposing we go tu the Park Theatre to-night, and see Madame Celeste dance."

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

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

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

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

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

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

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

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

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

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

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Besides all that, I've felt kinder loth tu write you, for I aint jest sartin that you and marm won't be in a pucker about what I've been a doing since I writ tu you before.

comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Besides all that, I've felt kinder loth tu write you, for I aint jest sartin that you and marm won't be in a pucker about what I've been a doing since I writ tu you before.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading Besides all that, I've felt kinder loth tu write you, for I aint jest sartin that you and marm won't be in a pucker about what I've been a doing since I writ tu you before.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Wal, t'other night Mr. Beebe he cum up tu my office about sundown, and sez he, "Cousin Slick, supposing we go tu the Park Theatre to-night, and see Madame Celeste dance."

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

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 DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

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

From this reading Besides all that, I've felt kinder loth tu write you, for I aint jest sartin that you and marm won't be in a pucker about what I've been a doing since I writ tu you before.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Wal, t'other night Mr. Beebe he cum up tu my office about sundown, and sez he, "Cousin Slick, supposing we go tu the Park Theatre to-night, and see Madame Celeste dance."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Wal, t'other night Mr. Beebe he cum up tu my office about sundown, and sez he, "Cousin Slick, supposing we go tu the Park Theatre to-night, and see Madame Celeste dance."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Wal, t'other night Mr. Beebe he cum up tu my office about sundown, and sez he, "Cousin Slick, supposing we go tu the Park Theatre to-night, and see Madame Celeste dance."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

-ing form of “own” — have ownership or possession of

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

plural of “pirouette” — (ballet) a rapid spin of the body (especially on the toes as in ballet)

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

pull or pull out sharply

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

literature in metrical form

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

to gather something into small wrinkles or folds

From this reading Besides all that, I've felt kinder loth tu write you, for I aint jest sartin that you and marm won't be in a pucker about what I've been a doing since I writ tu you before.

precisely, exactly

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

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

From this reading Besides all that, I've felt kinder loth tu write you, for I aint jest sartin that you and marm won't be in a pucker about what I've been a doing since I writ tu you before.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Wal, t'other night Mr. Beebe he cum up tu my office about sundown, and sez he, "Cousin Slick, supposing we go tu the Park Theatre to-night, and see Madame Celeste dance."

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

From this reading Wal, t'other night Mr. Beebe he cum up tu my office about sundown, and sez he, "Cousin Slick, supposing we go tu the Park Theatre to-night, and see Madame Celeste dance."

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Besides all that, I've felt kinder loth tu write you, for I aint jest sartin that you and marm won't be in a pucker about what I've been a doing since I writ tu you before.

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

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

a slippery smoothness

From this reading Wal, t'other night Mr. Beebe he cum up tu my office about sundown, and sez he, "Cousin Slick, supposing we go tu the Park Theatre to-night, and see Madame Celeste dance."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading Wal, t'other night Mr. Beebe he cum up tu my office about sundown, and sez he, "Cousin Slick, supposing we go tu the Park Theatre to-night, and see Madame Celeste dance."

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading Wal, t'other night Mr. Beebe he cum up tu my office about sundown, and sez he, "Cousin Slick, supposing we go tu the Park Theatre to-night, and see Madame Celeste dance."

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

From this reading Wal, t'other night Mr. Beebe he cum up tu my office about sundown, and sez he, "Cousin Slick, supposing we go tu the Park Theatre to-night, and see Madame Celeste dance."

express in words

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

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

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

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

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

a special situation

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

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

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

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

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

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

From this reading Wal, t'other night Mr. Beebe he cum up tu my office about sundown, and sez he, "Cousin Slick, supposing we go tu the Park Theatre to-night, and see Madame Celeste dance."

hard to endure

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

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

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

plural of “twinkle” — a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

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

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

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

From this reading Wal, t'other night Mr. Beebe he cum up tu my office about sundown, and sez he, "Cousin Slick, supposing we go tu the Park Theatre to-night, and see Madame Celeste dance."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Wal, t'other night Mr. Beebe he cum up tu my office about sundown, and sez he, "Cousin Slick, supposing we go tu the Park Theatre to-night, and see Madame Celeste dance."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Besides all that, I've felt kinder loth tu write you, for I aint jest sartin that you and marm won't be in a pucker about what I've been a doing since I writ tu you before.

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

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

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

From this reading Besides all that, I've felt kinder loth tu write you, for I aint jest sartin that you and marm won't be in a pucker about what I've been a doing since I writ tu you before.

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

From this reading Besides all that, I've felt kinder loth tu write you, for I aint jest sartin that you and marm won't be in a pucker about what I've been a doing since I writ tu you before.

produce a literary work

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Visit to the Park Theatre--First Impressions of the Poetry of Motion, as written on the air, in the aerial feats of Mademoiselle Celeste--First shock at the exhibition of a Ballet Costume accompanied by the "twinkles" of Celeste's feet--with her pigeon wings, double-shuffles, gallopades, and pirouettes.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading But I've got my pluck a stirring jest now; so I'm detarmined tu up and tell you all right out, jest as it is--for arter all, a feller must be a consarned coward that'll do a thing, right or wrong, and then back out from owning on it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading DEAR PAR: I've been a trying tu git time tu write you a letter this ever so long; but somehow I've had so many parties tu go tu, besides sleigh-rides, balls, and so on, that I haint known which eend my head is on more than half the time.