Abagail
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From this reading "'Well, look at me,' says Abagail Arnold, 'doin' work to oven and to counter, an' can't get my nose near nothin' public but my taxes.'
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "'I always think of that, too,' says Mis' Hubbelthwait, quick, 'about the hotel....'
(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 She kind of stopped, but we all knew what she meant.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "'Of course,' says Mis' Uppers, rocking, 'I've almost _been_ the mayor of Friendship Village, bein' his wife, so.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "'I always think of that, too,' says Mis' Hubbelthwait, quick, 'about the hotel....'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "'Well, look at me,' says Abagail Arnold, 'doin' work to oven and to counter, an' can't get my nose near nothin' public but my taxes.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Threat is seldom if ever sober, especially on election day; but he votes, and she only runs the hotel and keeps them both out of the poorhouse.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading "'Well, look at me,' says Abagail Arnold, 'doin' work to oven and to counter, an' can't get my nose near nothin' public but my taxes.'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "'Well, look at me,' says Abagail Arnold, 'doin' work to oven and to counter, an' can't get my nose near nothin' public but my taxes.'
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "'Of course,' says Mis' Uppers, rocking, 'I've almost _been_ the mayor of Friendship Village, bein' his wife, so.
bein
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From this reading "'Of course,' says Mis' Uppers, rocking, 'I've almost _been_ the mayor of Friendship Village, bein' his wife, so.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Threat is seldom if ever sober, especially on election day; but he votes, and she only runs the hotel and keeps them both out of the poorhouse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She kind of stopped, but we all knew what she meant.
can't
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From this reading "'Well, look at me,' says Abagail Arnold, 'doin' work to oven and to counter, an' can't get my nose near nothin' public but my taxes.'
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading "'Well, look at me,' says Abagail Arnold, 'doin' work to oven and to counter, an' can't get my nose near nothin' public but my taxes.'
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "'Of course,' says Mis' Uppers, rocking, 'I've almost _been_ the mayor of Friendship Village, bein' his wife, so.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Threat is seldom if ever sober, especially on election day; but he votes, and she only runs the hotel and keeps them both out of the poorhouse.
doin
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From this reading "'Well, look at me,' says Abagail Arnold, 'doin' work to oven and to counter, an' can't get my nose near nothin' public but my taxes.'
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading Threat is seldom if ever sober, especially on election day; but he votes, and she only runs the hotel and keeps them both out of the poorhouse.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Threat is seldom if ever sober, especially on election day; but he votes, and she only runs the hotel and keeps them both out of the poorhouse.
at any time
From this reading Threat is seldom if ever sober, especially on election day; but he votes, and she only runs the hotel and keeps them both out of the poorhouse.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading "'Of course,' says Mis' Uppers, rocking, 'I've almost _been_ the mayor of Friendship Village, bein' his wife, so.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "'Well, look at me,' says Abagail Arnold, 'doin' work to oven and to counter, an' can't get my nose near nothin' public but my taxes.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Threat is seldom if ever sober, especially on election day; but he votes, and she only runs the hotel and keeps them both out of the poorhouse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "'Of course,' says Mis' Uppers, rocking, 'I've almost _been_ the mayor of Friendship Village, bein' his wife, so.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "'I always think of that, too,' says Mis' Hubbelthwait, quick, 'about the hotel....'
Hubbelthwait
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From this reading "'I always think of that, too,' says Mis' Hubbelthwait, quick, 'about the hotel....'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "'I always think of that, too,' says Mis' Hubbelthwait, quick, 'about the hotel....'
I've
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From this reading "'Of course,' says Mis' Uppers, rocking, 'I've almost _been_ the mayor of Friendship Village, bein' his wife, so.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Threat is seldom if ever sober, especially on election day; but he votes, and she only runs the hotel and keeps them both out of the poorhouse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Threat is seldom if ever sober, especially on election day; but he votes, and she only runs the hotel and keeps them both out of the poorhouse.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading Threat is seldom if ever sober, especially on election day; but he votes, and she only runs the hotel and keeps them both out of the poorhouse.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She kind of stopped, but we all knew what she meant.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She kind of stopped, but we all knew what she meant.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "'Well, look at me,' says Abagail Arnold, 'doin' work to oven and to counter, an' can't get my nose near nothin' public but my taxes.'
mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading "'Of course,' says Mis' Uppers, rocking, 'I've almost _been_ the mayor of Friendship Village, bein' his wife, so.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "'Well, look at me,' says Abagail Arnold, 'doin' work to oven and to counter, an' can't get my nose near nothin' public but my taxes.'
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She kind of stopped, but we all knew what she meant.
MisnounUS /mɪs/
plural of “mi” — destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle
From this reading "'I always think of that, too,' says Mis' Hubbelthwait, quick, 'about the hotel....'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "'Well, look at me,' says Abagail Arnold, 'doin' work to oven and to counter, an' can't get my nose near nothin' public but my taxes.'
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "'Well, look at me,' says Abagail Arnold, 'doin' work to oven and to counter, an' can't get my nose near nothin' public but my taxes.'
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading "'Well, look at me,' says Abagail Arnold, 'doin' work to oven and to counter, an' can't get my nose near nothin' public but my taxes.'
nothin
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From this reading "'Well, look at me,' says Abagail Arnold, 'doin' work to oven and to counter, an' can't get my nose near nothin' public but my taxes.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "'I always think of that, too,' says Mis' Hubbelthwait, quick, 'about the hotel....'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Threat is seldom if ever sober, especially on election day; but he votes, and she only runs the hotel and keeps them both out of the poorhouse.
and nothing more
From this reading Threat is seldom if ever sober, especially on election day; but he votes, and she only runs the hotel and keeps them both out of the poorhouse.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Threat is seldom if ever sober, especially on election day; but he votes, and she only runs the hotel and keeps them both out of the poorhouse.
ovennounUS /ˈʌvən/
kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
From this reading "'Well, look at me,' says Abagail Arnold, 'doin' work to oven and to counter, an' can't get my nose near nothin' public but my taxes.'
poorhousenounUS /ˈpuːrhaʊs/
an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
From this reading Threat is seldom if ever sober, especially on election day; but he votes, and she only runs the hotel and keeps them both out of the poorhouse.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading "'Well, look at me,' says Abagail Arnold, 'doin' work to oven and to counter, an' can't get my nose near nothin' public but my taxes.'
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "'I always think of that, too,' says Mis' Hubbelthwait, quick, 'about the hotel....'
rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading "'Of course,' says Mis' Uppers, rocking, 'I've almost _been_ the mayor of Friendship Village, bein' his wife, so.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Threat is seldom if ever sober, especially on election day; but he votes, and she only runs the hotel and keeps them both out of the poorhouse.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "'I always think of that, too,' says Mis' Hubbelthwait, quick, 'about the hotel....'
not often
From this reading Threat is seldom if ever sober, especially on election day; but he votes, and she only runs the hotel and keeps them both out of the poorhouse.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She kind of stopped, but we all knew what she meant.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "'Of course,' says Mis' Uppers, rocking, 'I've almost _been_ the mayor of Friendship Village, bein' his wife, so.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Threat is seldom if ever sober, especially on election day; but he votes, and she only runs the hotel and keeps them both out of the poorhouse.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading She kind of stopped, but we all knew what she meant.
taxesnounUS /ˈtæksəz/
plural of “tax” — charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
From this reading "'Well, look at me,' says Abagail Arnold, 'doin' work to oven and to counter, an' can't get my nose near nothin' public but my taxes.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "'I always think of that, too,' says Mis' Hubbelthwait, quick, 'about the hotel....'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "'I always think of that, too,' says Mis' Hubbelthwait, quick, 'about the hotel....'
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Threat is seldom if ever sober, especially on election day; but he votes, and she only runs the hotel and keeps them both out of the poorhouse.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "'I always think of that, too,' says Mis' Hubbelthwait, quick, 'about the hotel....'
ThreatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading Threat is seldom if ever sober, especially on election day; but he votes, and she only runs the hotel and keeps them both out of the poorhouse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "'Well, look at me,' says Abagail Arnold, 'doin' work to oven and to counter, an' can't get my nose near nothin' public but my taxes.'
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "'I always think of that, too,' says Mis' Hubbelthwait, quick, 'about the hotel....'
UppersnounUS /ˈʌpərz/
plural of “upper” — the higher of two berths
From this reading "'Of course,' says Mis' Uppers, rocking, 'I've almost _been_ the mayor of Friendship Village, bein' his wife, so.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading "'Of course,' says Mis' Uppers, rocking, 'I've almost _been_ the mayor of Friendship Village, bein' his wife, so.
votesnounUS /voʊts/
plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Threat is seldom if ever sober, especially on election day; but he votes, and she only runs the hotel and keeps them both out of the poorhouse.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading She kind of stopped, but we all knew what she meant.
(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 "'Well, look at me,' says Abagail Arnold, 'doin' work to oven and to counter, an' can't get my nose near nothin' public but my taxes.'
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She kind of stopped, but we all knew what she meant.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "'Of course,' says Mis' Uppers, rocking, 'I've almost _been_ the mayor of Friendship Village, bein' his wife, so.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "'Well, look at me,' says Abagail Arnold, 'doin' work to oven and to counter, an' can't get my nose near nothin' public but my taxes.'
