used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Reporter's Idea of Mules -- Letter from Kentucky -- Chaplain Gaddis Turns Fireman -- Gaddis and the Secesh Grass-Widow.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Reporter's Idea of Mules -- Letter from Kentucky -- Chaplain Gaddis Turns Fireman -- Gaddis and the Secesh Grass-Widow.
anticsnounUS /ˈæntɪks/
plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
assnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
BrownenounUS /braʊn/
English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
ChaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading A Reporter's Idea of Mules -- Letter from Kentucky -- Chaplain Gaddis Turns Fireman -- Gaddis and the Secesh Grass-Widow.
commiserationnoun
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
one or the other of two
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
elevateverbUS /ˈeləveɪt/
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
FiremannounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading A Reporter's Idea of Mules -- Letter from Kentucky -- Chaplain Gaddis Turns Fireman -- Gaddis and the Secesh Grass-Widow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Reporter's Idea of Mules -- Letter from Kentucky -- Chaplain Gaddis Turns Fireman -- Gaddis and the Secesh Grass-Widow.
GaddisnounUS /ˈɡædɪs/
plural of “gaddi” — a cushion on a throne for a prince in India
From this reading A Reporter's Idea of Mules -- Letter from Kentucky -- Chaplain Gaddis Turns Fireman -- Gaddis and the Secesh Grass-Widow.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The mule in question, however, seemed to be possessed of gentle and kindly qualifications.
Grass-Widow
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From this reading A Reporter's Idea of Mules -- Letter from Kentucky -- Chaplain Gaddis Turns Fireman -- Gaddis and the Secesh Grass-Widow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The mule in question, however, seemed to be possessed of gentle and kindly qualifications.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A Reporter's Idea of Mules -- Letter from Kentucky -- Chaplain Gaddis Turns Fireman -- Gaddis and the Secesh Grass-Widow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
Junius
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From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading A Reporter's Idea of Mules -- Letter from Kentucky -- Chaplain Gaddis Turns Fireman -- Gaddis and the Secesh Grass-Widow.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The mule in question, however, seemed to be possessed of gentle and kindly qualifications.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A Reporter's Idea of Mules -- Letter from Kentucky -- Chaplain Gaddis Turns Fireman -- Gaddis and the Secesh Grass-Widow.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
MulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading A Reporter's Idea of Mules -- Letter from Kentucky -- Chaplain Gaddis Turns Fireman -- Gaddis and the Secesh Grass-Widow.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Reporter's Idea of Mules -- Letter from Kentucky -- Chaplain Gaddis Turns Fireman -- Gaddis and the Secesh Grass-Widow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
qualificationsnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading The mule in question, however, seemed to be possessed of gentle and kindly qualifications.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The mule in question, however, seemed to be possessed of gentle and kindly qualifications.
Reporter'snounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
possessive form of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading A Reporter's Idea of Mules -- Letter from Kentucky -- Chaplain Gaddis Turns Fireman -- Gaddis and the Secesh Grass-Widow.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
Secesh
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From this reading A Reporter's Idea of Mules -- Letter from Kentucky -- Chaplain Gaddis Turns Fireman -- Gaddis and the Secesh Grass-Widow.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The mule in question, however, seemed to be possessed of gentle and kindly qualifications.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
SternenounUS /stɜːrn/
English writer (born in Ireland) (1713-1766)
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
sympathizedverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzd/
past form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Reporter's Idea of Mules -- Letter from Kentucky -- Chaplain Gaddis Turns Fireman -- Gaddis and the Secesh Grass-Widow.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Junius Browne, describing a mule and his antics, says: "Now, be it known, I never had any faith in, though possessed of abundant commiseration for, a mule.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mule in question, however, seemed to be possessed of gentle and kindly qualifications.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading A Reporter's Idea of Mules -- Letter from Kentucky -- Chaplain Gaddis Turns Fireman -- Gaddis and the Secesh Grass-Widow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I always sympathized with Sterne in his sentimental reverie over a dead ass, but for a living one, I could never elevate my feeling of pity either into love or admiration.
