used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading An hour after the now saddened minstrels had been lodged behind the bars the manager called upon them.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour after the now saddened minstrels had been lodged behind the bars the manager called upon them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
any thing at all
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
bankruptcynounUS /ˈbæŋkrəpsi/
a state of complete lack of some abstract property
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading An hour after the now saddened minstrels had been lodged behind the bars the manager called upon them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An hour after the now saddened minstrels had been lodged behind the bars the manager called upon them.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading An hour after the now saddened minstrels had been lodged behind the bars the manager called upon them.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
an occurrence of something
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
disconsolateadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
divisible by two
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
apart from; not including
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
the act of giving
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour after the now saddened minstrels had been lodged behind the bars the manager called upon them.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
I've
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From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
JAILnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
the act of departing
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
hear with intention
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
lock-up
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From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading An hour after the now saddened minstrels had been lodged behind the bars the manager called upon them.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
the force of workers available
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
minstrelnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəl/
a singer of folk songs
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
minstrelsnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəlz/
plural of “minstrel” — a singer of folk songs
From this reading An hour after the now saddened minstrels had been lodged behind the bars the manager called upon them.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
as might be expected
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading An hour after the now saddened minstrels had been lodged behind the bars the manager called upon them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
saddenedverbUS /ˈsædənd/
past form of “sadden” — make unhappy
From this reading An hour after the now saddened minstrels had been lodged behind the bars the manager called upon them.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
so'snounUS /soʊz/
possessive form of “so” — the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading An hour after the now saddened minstrels had been lodged behind the bars the manager called upon them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
hard to endure
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading An hour after the now saddened minstrels had been lodged behind the bars the manager called upon them.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
someone who visits
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
at the time that
From this reading JAIL LIFE The manager of the minstrel company was, and quite naturally, in a high state of excitement when his people were marched off to the lock-up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If he was not able to raise sufficient money to pay for the railroad tickets, it was useless to think he could satisfy the claim which alleged justice had against the men.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
won't
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From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To remain there even for twenty-four hours without giving a performance would result in utter bankruptcy, and in case he was willing to desert the company he did not have money enough to go out of the town, except by leaving the baggage behind and walking.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I've been trying to chin that old fool of a squire into letting you off for this evening, so's we can give a show, but he won't listen to anything of the kind," the visitor announced in a disconsolate tone.
