6
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From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
AdultnounUS /əˈdʌlt/
a fully developed person from maturity onward
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
a cherished desire
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
ApprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
AwfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
Brewster
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From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
Copper-Lined
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From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
CorporationnounUS /ˌkɔːrpərˈeɪʃən/
a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
Cotillon
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From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
CounterfeitnounUS /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/
a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
CrueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
CustomernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
every day; without missing a day
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
DelilahnounUS /dəˈlaɪlə/
(Old Testament) the Philistine mistress of Samson who betrayed him by cutting off his hair and so deprived him of his strength
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
DirectornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
DistrictnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
EntertainernounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnər/
a person who tries to please or amuse
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
the act of escaping physically
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
Essie's
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From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
Ex-Chattel
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From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
FablenounUS /ˈfeɪbəl/
a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
FiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
a young female
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
shoot down, of birds
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
He-Gossip
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From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
How
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From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
HuckleberrynounUS /ˈhʌk.əlˌber.i/
A small edible dark blue or black berry, or the famous literary character Huck Finn.
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
InsultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
IntermittentadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt/
stopping and starting at irregular intervals
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
InveterateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvetərət/
habitual
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
JokernounUS /ˈdʒoʊkər/
a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
JoysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
Lutie
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From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
Man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
Man-Grabber
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From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
the force of workers available
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
Mesmeree
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From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
MichigannounUS /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
MislaidadjectiveUS /mɪˈsleɪd/
lost temporarily; as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten place
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
Money-Maker
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From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
MontananounUS /mɑːnˈtænə/
a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
not any; not one
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
PartnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
(of games) engaged in
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
ShiftyadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪfti/
characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
SorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
SparrownounUS /ˈsperoʊ/
any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
SwatnounUS /swɑːt/
a sharp blow
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
SweetienounUS /ˈswiːti/
a person loved by another person
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
Tempternoun
a person who tempts others
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
a special situation
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
Wasn't
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From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
which person or people
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Michigan Counterfeit _Who_ Wasn't One Thing _or the_ Other _The_ Fable _of the_ Adult Girl Who Got Busy Before They Could Ring _the_ Bell _on_ Her _The_ Fable _of the_ Man-Grabber Who Went Out _of_ His Class _The_ Fable _of the_ Inveterate Joker who Remained _in_ Montana
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ How Uncle Brewster was _Too_ Shifty _for the_ Tempter _The_ Fable _of the_ Grass Widow _and the_ Mesmeree _and the_ Six Dollars _The_ Fable _of the_ Honest Money-Maker and the Partner of His Joys, _Such as They Were_ _The_ Fable _of_ Why Sweetie Flew _the_ Track
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Cruel Insult _and the_ Arrival _of the_ Lover _from_ No. 6 _The_ Fable _of the_ Lodge Fiend, _and the_ Delilah Trick Played _by_ His Wife _The_ Fable _of the_ Apprehensive Sparrow _and_ Her Daily Escape _The_ Fable _of the_ Regular Customer _and the_ Copper-Lined Entertainer
Willie
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From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The_ Fable _of_ Lutie, _the_ False Alarm, _and_ How She Finished about _the_ Time _that_ She Started _The_ Fable _of the_ Cotillon Leader _from the_ Huckleberry District _with the_ Intermittent Memory _The_ Fable _of the_ He-Gossip _and the_ Man's Wife _and the_ Man _The_ Fable _of the_ Author Who was Sorry _for_ What He Did _to_ Willie
Women's
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From this reading _The_ Fable _of the_ Ex-Chattel _and the_ Awful Swat _that_ was Waiting _for the_ Colonel _The_ Fable _of the_ Corporation Director _and the_ Mislaid Ambition _The_ Fable _of_ What Happened _the_ Night the Men Came _to the_ Women's Club _The_ Fable _of_ Why Essie's Tall Friend Got _the_ Fresh Air
