Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

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From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading The lobbyist agreed.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Ef I wins a bet oncet in a while on whether a certain bill 'll pass, why, that, along o' my official emoluments an' p'erequisites evince me a sufficient plenty.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

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From this reading Thass not sayin' I eveh did aw does take sugar on my vote.

maintain with or as if with a bet

From this reading Ef I wins a bet oncet in a while on whether a certain bill 'll pass, why, that, along o' my official emoluments an' p'erequisites evince me a sufficient plenty.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Ef I wins a bet oncet in a while on whether a certain bill 'll pass, why, that, along o' my official emoluments an' p'erequisites evince me a sufficient plenty.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Ef I wins a bet oncet in a while on whether a certain bill 'll pass, why, that, along o' my official emoluments an' p'erequisites evince me a sufficient plenty.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Jess so!" cried Mr. Leggett.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Thass not sayin' I eveh did aw does take sugar on my vote.

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

From this reading Thass not sayin' I eveh did aw does take sugar on my vote.

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From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

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From this reading Ef I wins a bet oncet in a while on whether a certain bill 'll pass, why, that, along o' my official emoluments an' p'erequisites evince me a sufficient plenty.

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From this reading Thass not sayin' I eveh did aw does take sugar on my vote.

give expression to

From this reading Ef I wins a bet oncet in a while on whether a certain bill 'll pass, why, that, along o' my official emoluments an' p'erequisites evince me a sufficient plenty.

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From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

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From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

your parents

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

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From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

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

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

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

From this reading Thass not sayin' I eveh did aw does take sugar on my vote.

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

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

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From this reading "Jess so!" cried Mr. Leggett.

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

From this reading "Jess so!" cried Mr. Leggett.

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

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

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

From this reading Ef I wins a bet oncet in a while on whether a certain bill 'll pass, why, that, along o' my official emoluments an' p'erequisites evince me a sufficient plenty.

someone who is employed to persuade legislators to vote for legislation that favors the lobbyist's employer

From this reading The lobbyist agreed.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Jess so!" cried Mr. Leggett.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Thass not sayin' I eveh did aw does take sugar on my vote.

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

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Thass not sayin' I eveh did aw does take sugar on my vote.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Ef I wins a bet oncet in a while on whether a certain bill 'll pass, why, that, along o' my official emoluments an' p'erequisites evince me a sufficient plenty.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

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

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

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

From this reading Ef I wins a bet oncet in a while on whether a certain bill 'll pass, why, that, along o' my official emoluments an' p'erequisites evince me a sufficient plenty.

go across or through

From this reading Ef I wins a bet oncet in a while on whether a certain bill 'll pass, why, that, along o' my official emoluments an' p'erequisites evince me a sufficient plenty.

a full supply

From this reading Ef I wins a bet oncet in a while on whether a certain bill 'll pass, why, that, along o' my official emoluments an' p'erequisites evince me a sufficient plenty.

a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

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From this reading Thass not sayin' I eveh did aw does take sugar on my vote.

a fractional monetary unit of Japan and Indonesia and Cambodia; equal to one hundredth of a yen or rupiah or riel

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Jess so!" cried Mr. Leggett.

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

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

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

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Ef I wins a bet oncet in a while on whether a certain bill 'll pass, why, that, along o' my official emoluments an' p'erequisites evince me a sufficient plenty.

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

carry out

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

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

From this reading Thass not sayin' I eveh did aw does take sugar on my vote.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ef I wins a bet oncet in a while on whether a certain bill 'll pass, why, that, along o' my official emoluments an' p'erequisites evince me a sufficient plenty.

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

From this reading The lobbyist agreed.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

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

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Ef I wins a bet oncet in a while on whether a certain bill 'll pass, why, that, along o' my official emoluments an' p'erequisites evince me a sufficient plenty.

during the time that

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Ef I wins a bet oncet in a while on whether a certain bill 'll pass, why, that, along o' my official emoluments an' p'erequisites evince me a sufficient plenty.

plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)

From this reading Ef I wins a bet oncet in a while on whether a certain bill 'll pass, why, that, along o' my official emoluments an' p'erequisites evince me a sufficient plenty.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Ef Gyarnit'd vote faw the things o' one common welfare an' gen'l progress an' program, folks--an' niggers too--could affode faw him to vote faw somepm fat oncet in a while an' to evm take sugar on his vote--an' would sen' him to the ligislatur' stid o' me.