adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “Thar,” she added, drawing a long breath, “put that in a column of the 'Clarion,' same size as the last, and let it work, and that's all I want of you.”
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
ain't
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From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 “Thar,” she added, drawing a long breath, “put that in a column of the 'Clarion,' same size as the last, and let it work, and that's all I want of you.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
authorshipnounUS /ˈɔːθərʃɪp/
the act of creating written works
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading “Thar,” she added, drawing a long breath, “put that in a column of the 'Clarion,' same size as the last, and let it work, and that's all I want of you.”
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
certifyverbUS /ˈsɜːrtəfaɪ/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
ClarionverbUS /ˈkleriən/
blow the clarion
From this reading “Thar,” she added, drawing a long breath, “put that in a column of the 'Clarion,' same size as the last, and let it work, and that's all I want of you.”
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading “Thar,” she added, drawing a long breath, “put that in a column of the 'Clarion,' same size as the last, and let it work, and that's all I want of you.”
complacentlyadverbUS /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/
in a self-satisfied manner
From this reading “I reckon I kin pay the same as Mr. Dimmidge did for HIS,” said the lady complacently.
contractin
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From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
costnounUS /kɑːst/
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
COULDmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Do you know the cost is very expensive, and I COULD put it in a single paragraph?”
datenounUS /deɪt/
the specified day of the month
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
debtsnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I reckon I kin pay the same as Mr. Dimmidge did for HIS,” said the lady complacently.
Dimmidge
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From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you know the cost is very expensive, and I COULD put it in a single paragraph?”
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading “Thar,” she added, drawing a long breath, “put that in a column of the 'Clarion,' same size as the last, and let it work, and that's all I want of you.”
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading “A column?” repeated the editor.
editor'snounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
possessive form of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
Eliza
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From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
Elktown
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From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading “Do you know the cost is very expensive, and I COULD put it in a single paragraph?”
foldedverbUS /ˈfoʊldəd/
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I reckon I kin pay the same as Mr. Dimmidge did for HIS,” said the lady complacently.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
he'd
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From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
HillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
I'll
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From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
Jane
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From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading “I reckon I kin pay the same as Mr. Dimmidge did for HIS,” said the lady complacently.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “I reckon I kin pay the same as Mr. Dimmidge did for HIS,” said the lady complacently.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading “Thar,” she added, drawing a long breath, “put that in a column of the 'Clarion,' same size as the last, and let it work, and that's all I want of you.”
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Thar,” she added, drawing a long breath, “put that in a column of the 'Clarion,' same size as the last, and let it work, and that's all I want of you.”
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “Thar,” she added, drawing a long breath, “put that in a column of the 'Clarion,' same size as the last, and let it work, and that's all I want of you.”
MicahnounUS /ˈmaɪkə/
a minor Hebrew prophet (8th century BC)
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
molassesnounUS /məˈlæsəz/
thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I reckon I kin pay the same as Mr. Dimmidge did for HIS,” said the lady complacently.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading “Do you know the cost is very expensive, and I COULD put it in a single paragraph?”
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
payin
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From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Thar,” she added, drawing a long breath, “put that in a column of the 'Clarion,' same size as the last, and let it work, and that's all I want of you.”
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
reckonverbUS /ˈrekən/
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I reckon I kin pay the same as Mr. Dimmidge did for HIS,” said the lady complacently.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading “A column?” repeated the editor.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I reckon I kin pay the same as Mr. Dimmidge did for HIS,” said the lady complacently.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading “Do you know the cost is very expensive, and I COULD put it in a single paragraph?”
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading “Thar,” she added, drawing a long breath, “put that in a column of the 'Clarion,' same size as the last, and let it work, and that's all I want of you.”
SonoranounUS /səˈnɔːrə/
ground snakes
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
thar
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From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
that's
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From this reading “Thar,” she added, drawing a long breath, “put that in a column of the 'Clarion,' same size as the last, and let it work, and that's all I want of you.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “Do you know the cost is very expensive, and I COULD put it in a single paragraph?”
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Thar,” she added, drawing a long breath, “put that in a column of the 'Clarion,' same size as the last, and let it work, and that's all I want of you.”
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
WhereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She took from her pocket a folded paper, and spreading it out on the editor's desk, with a certain pride of authorship read as follows:-- “Whereas my husband, Micah J. Dimmidge, having given out that I have left his bed and board,--the same being a bunk in a log cabin and pork and molasses three times a day,--and having advertised that he'd pay no debts of MY contractin',--which, as thar ain't any, might be easier collected than debts of his own contractin',--this is to certify that unless he returns from Elktown Hill to his only home in Sonora in one week from date, payin' the cost of this advertisement, I'll know the reason why.--Eliza Jane Dimmidge.”
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “Thar,” she added, drawing a long breath, “put that in a column of the 'Clarion,' same size as the last, and let it work, and that's all I want of you.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Thar,” she added, drawing a long breath, “put that in a column of the 'Clarion,' same size as the last, and let it work, and that's all I want of you.”
