used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Of course it is a cross to me.
a-comin
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From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
(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 I can't marry 'em all, Heaven knows I can't, but I wish 'em well."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But I am willin' to bear crosses for the fair sect.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
have
From this reading But I am willin' to bear crosses for the fair sect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I am willin' to bear crosses for the fair sect.
can't
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From this reading I can't marry 'em all, Heaven knows I can't, but I wish 'em well."
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course it is a cross to me.
travel across or pass over
From this reading "Of course it is a cross to me.
crossesnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading But I am willin' to bear crosses for the fair sect.
a quad with a square body
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
an opposing military force
From this reading I _hain't_ that enemy to 'em that they think I am.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading But I am willin' to bear crosses for the fair sect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But I am willin' to bear crosses for the fair sect.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
hain't
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From this reading I _hain't_ that enemy to 'em that they think I am.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading I can't marry 'em all, Heaven knows I can't, but I wish 'em well."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I am willin' to bear crosses for the fair sect.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Of course it is a cross to me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Of course it is a cross to me.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading I can't marry 'em all, Heaven knows I can't, but I wish 'em well."
take in marriage
From this reading I can't marry 'em all, Heaven knows I can't, but I wish 'em well."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Of course it is a cross to me.
absolutely essential
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course it is a cross to me.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
sectnounUS /sekt/
a subdivision of a larger religious group
From this reading But I am willin' to bear crosses for the fair sect.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But I am willin' to bear crosses for the fair sect.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I _hain't_ that enemy to 'em that they think I am.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I _hain't_ that enemy to 'em that they think I am.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Of course it is a cross to me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
(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 Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
willin
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From this reading But I am willin' to bear crosses for the fair sect.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Why," says he, a-comin' out in a open, generous way, "I would be willin', if necessary for the general good of the fair sect--I would be willin' to sacrifice ten cents for 'em, or pretty nigh that, I wish so well to 'em.
