used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I suppose it does belong to him, as a matter of fact.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But the whole purpose of the Civic League I formed among the village negroes was to keep their quarters decent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "No, I'm not," she answered frankly.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If it fails of that--Well, the Madam giveth, and the Madam taketh away."
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
Benoix
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From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the whole purpose of the Civic League I formed among the village negroes was to keep their quarters decent.
CivicadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvɪk/
of or relating or belonging to a city
From this reading But the whole purpose of the Civic League I formed among the village negroes was to keep their quarters decent.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading But the whole purpose of the Civic League I formed among the village negroes was to keep their quarters decent.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I suppose it does belong to him, as a matter of fact.
doesn't
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From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "I suppose it does belong to him, as a matter of fact.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading If it fails of that--Well, the Madam giveth, and the Madam taketh away."
foot-pace
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From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
having or given a form or shape
From this reading But the whole purpose of the Civic League I formed among the village negroes was to keep their quarters decent.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading "No, I'm not," she answered frankly.
giveth
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From this reading If it fails of that--Well, the Madam giveth, and the Madam taketh away."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I suppose it does belong to him, as a matter of fact.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose it does belong to him, as a matter of fact.
I'm
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From this reading "No, I'm not," she answered frankly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it fails of that--Well, the Madam giveth, and the Madam taketh away."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I suppose it does belong to him, as a matter of fact.
joggedverbUS /dʒɑːɡd/
inflected form of “jog” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
Kate
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From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But the whole purpose of the Civic League I formed among the village negroes was to keep their quarters decent.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading But the whole purpose of the Civic League I formed among the village negroes was to keep their quarters decent.
a woman of refinement
From this reading If it fails of that--Well, the Madam giveth, and the Madam taketh away."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I suppose it does belong to him, as a matter of fact.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading But the whole purpose of the Civic League I formed among the village negroes was to keep their quarters decent.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, I'm not," she answered frankly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No, I'm not," she answered frankly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I suppose it does belong to him, as a matter of fact.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But the whole purpose of the Civic League I formed among the village negroes was to keep their quarters decent.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading But the whole purpose of the Civic League I formed among the village negroes was to keep their quarters decent.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
Identical; not different.
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No, I'm not," she answered frankly.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose it does belong to him, as a matter of fact.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
taketh
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From this reading If it fails of that--Well, the Madam giveth, and the Madam taketh away."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the whole purpose of the Civic League I formed among the village negroes was to keep their quarters decent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
vasenounUS /veɪs/
an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading But the whole purpose of the Civic League I formed among the village negroes was to keep their quarters decent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the whole purpose of the Civic League I formed among the village negroes was to keep their quarters decent.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If it fails of that--Well, the Madam giveth, and the Madam taketh away."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But the whole purpose of the Civic League I formed among the village negroes was to keep their quarters decent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
Zeke
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From this reading As they jogged along, man and mare at the same easy foot-pace, Benoix said, "Are you sure that vase doesn't really belong to old Zeke, Miss Kate?"
