adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
argumentnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading In the case of the goat even that privilege was denied him; it was the handle and not the brush-part which ended the argument.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Being an expert in its use the intruders had succumbed before they had gotten through their first sentence.
beggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being an expert in its use the intruders had succumbed before they had gotten through their first sentence.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
broomnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading In all of these instances the old cook had been the broom and the intruders the dust.
brush-part
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the case of the goat even that privilege was denied him; it was the handle and not the brush-part which ended the argument.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To see Aunt Jemima get rid of a goat in one whack and two jumps was not only a lesson in condensed conversation, but furnished a sight one rarely forgot--the goat never!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the case of the goat even that privilege was denied him; it was the handle and not the brush-part which ended the argument.
condensedverbUS /kənˈdenst/
past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
From this reading To see Aunt Jemima get rid of a goat in one whack and two jumps was not only a lesson in condensed conversation, but furnished a sight one rarely forgot--the goat never!
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading To see Aunt Jemima get rid of a goat in one whack and two jumps was not only a lesson in condensed conversation, but furnished a sight one rarely forgot--the goat never!
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading In all of these instances the old cook had been the broom and the intruders the dust.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
creakyadjectiveUS /ˈkriːki/
worn and broken down by hard use
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
darkies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading In the case of the goat even that privilege was denied him; it was the handle and not the brush-part which ended the argument.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
dustverbUS /dʌst/
remove the dust from
From this reading In all of these instances the old cook had been the broom and the intruders the dust.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading In the case of the goat even that privilege was denied him; it was the handle and not the brush-part which ended the argument.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Being an expert in its use the intruders had succumbed before they had gotten through their first sentence.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Being an expert in its use the intruders had succumbed before they had gotten through their first sentence.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
forgotverbUS /fərˈɡɑːt/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading To see Aunt Jemima get rid of a goat in one whack and two jumps was not only a lesson in condensed conversation, but furnished a sight one rarely forgot--the goat never!
furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading To see Aunt Jemima get rid of a goat in one whack and two jumps was not only a lesson in condensed conversation, but furnished a sight one rarely forgot--the goat never!
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading To see Aunt Jemima get rid of a goat in one whack and two jumps was not only a lesson in condensed conversation, but furnished a sight one rarely forgot--the goat never!
goatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading In the case of the goat even that privilege was denied him; it was the handle and not the brush-part which ended the argument.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Being an expert in its use the intruders had succumbed before they had gotten through their first sentence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading In the case of the goat even that privilege was denied him; it was the handle and not the brush-part which ended the argument.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the case of the goat even that privilege was denied him; it was the handle and not the brush-part which ended the argument.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
installmentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːlmənts/
plural of “installment” — a payment of part of a debt; usually paid at regular intervals
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading In all of these instances the old cook had been the broom and the intruders the dust.
interveningadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/
occurring or falling between events or points in time
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
IntrudersnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdərz/
plural of “intruder” — someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the case of the goat even that privilege was denied him; it was the handle and not the brush-part which ended the argument.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Being an expert in its use the intruders had succumbed before they had gotten through their first sentence.
Jemima
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From this reading To see Aunt Jemima get rid of a goat in one whack and two jumps was not only a lesson in condensed conversation, but furnished a sight one rarely forgot--the goat never!
Jemima's
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From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
jumpsnounUS /dʒʌmps/
plural of “jump” — a sudden and decisive increase
From this reading To see Aunt Jemima get rid of a goat in one whack and two jumps was not only a lesson in condensed conversation, but furnished a sight one rarely forgot--the goat never!
kindsnounUS /kaɪndz/
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/
a unit of instruction
From this reading To see Aunt Jemima get rid of a goat in one whack and two jumps was not only a lesson in condensed conversation, but furnished a sight one rarely forgot--the goat never!
looseadjectiveUS /luːs/
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading To see Aunt Jemima get rid of a goat in one whack and two jumps was not only a lesson in condensed conversation, but furnished a sight one rarely forgot--the goat never!
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the case of the goat even that privilege was denied him; it was the handle and not the brush-part which ended the argument.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In all of these instances the old cook had been the broom and the intruders the dust.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading To see Aunt Jemima get rid of a goat in one whack and two jumps was not only a lesson in condensed conversation, but furnished a sight one rarely forgot--the goat never!
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
peddlersnounUS /ˈpedlərz/
plural of “peddler” — someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading In the case of the goat even that privilege was denied him; it was the handle and not the brush-part which ended the argument.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading To see Aunt Jemima get rid of a goat in one whack and two jumps was not only a lesson in condensed conversation, but furnished a sight one rarely forgot--the goat never!
ridverbUS /rɪd/
relieve from
From this reading To see Aunt Jemima get rid of a goat in one whack and two jumps was not only a lesson in condensed conversation, but furnished a sight one rarely forgot--the goat never!
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To see Aunt Jemima get rid of a goat in one whack and two jumps was not only a lesson in condensed conversation, but furnished a sight one rarely forgot--the goat never!
sentencenounUS /ˈsentəns/
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading Being an expert in its use the intruders had succumbed before they had gotten through their first sentence.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading To see Aunt Jemima get rid of a goat in one whack and two jumps was not only a lesson in condensed conversation, but furnished a sight one rarely forgot--the goat never!
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
smeltnounUS /smelt/
small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
succumbedverbUS /səˈkʌmd/
past form of “succumb” — consent reluctantly
From this reading Being an expert in its use the intruders had succumbed before they had gotten through their first sentence.
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the case of the goat even that privilege was denied him; it was the handle and not the brush-part which ended the argument.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In all of these instances the old cook had been the broom and the intruders the dust.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being an expert in its use the intruders had succumbed before they had gotten through their first sentence.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To see Aunt Jemima get rid of a goat in one whack and two jumps was not only a lesson in condensed conversation, but furnished a sight one rarely forgot--the goat never!
trampsnounUS /træmpz/
plural of “tramp” — a vagrant
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To see Aunt Jemima get rid of a goat in one whack and two jumps was not only a lesson in condensed conversation, but furnished a sight one rarely forgot--the goat never!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading Being an expert in its use the intruders had succumbed before they had gotten through their first sentence.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
vocabularynounUS /voʊˈkæbjəleri/
a listing of the words used in some enterprise
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the case of the goat even that privilege was denied him; it was the handle and not the brush-part which ended the argument.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
whackverbUS /wæk/
hit hard
From this reading To see Aunt Jemima get rid of a goat in one whack and two jumps was not only a lesson in condensed conversation, but furnished a sight one rarely forgot--the goat never!
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the case of the goat even that privilege was denied him; it was the handle and not the brush-part which ended the argument.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Intruders of all kinds had thrust their heads between the dripping, slightly moist, and wholly dry installments of Aunt Jemima's Monday wash, and each and every one had been assailed by a vocabulary hurled at them through the creaky gate, and as far out as the street--peddlers; beggars; tramps; loose darkies with no visible means of support, who had smelt the cooking in the air--even goats with an acquired taste for stocking legs and window curtains--all of whom had either been invited out, whirled out, or thrown out, dependent upon the damage inflicted, the size of the favors asked, or the length of space intervening between Jemima's right arm and their backs.
