afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now that berry picking was at an end, John Jay slipped back into his old lazy ways.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading No matter what happened, nothing ever interfered with his appetite.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now that berry picking was at an end, John Jay slipped back into his old lazy ways.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Now that berry picking was at an end, John Jay slipped back into his old lazy ways.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
berrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading Now that berry picking was at an end, John Jay slipped back into his old lazy ways.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mammy scolded when she came home at night and found both water-pail and wood-box empty, but he went serenely on with his supper.
boutnounUS /baʊt/
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mammy scolded when she came home at night and found both water-pail and wood-box empty, but he went serenely on with his supper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mammy scolded when she came home at night and found both water-pail and wood-box empty, but he went serenely on with his supper.
chillun
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From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Mammy scolded when she came home at night and found both water-pail and wood-box empty, but he went serenely on with his supper.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Now that berry picking was at an end, John Jay slipped back into his old lazy ways.
ErrandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
at any time
From this reading No matter what happened, nothing ever interfered with his appetite.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
enclose with a fence
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
set up or found
From this reading Mammy scolded when she came home at night and found both water-pail and wood-box empty, but he went serenely on with his supper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
gettin
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From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading No matter what happened, nothing ever interfered with his appetite.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now that berry picking was at an end, John Jay slipped back into his old lazy ways.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mammy scolded when she came home at night and found both water-pail and wood-box empty, but he went serenely on with his supper.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading No matter what happened, nothing ever interfered with his appetite.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now that berry picking was at an end, John Jay slipped back into his old lazy ways.
JaynounUS /dʒeɪ/
United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)
From this reading Now that berry picking was at an end, John Jay slipped back into his old lazy ways.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Now that berry picking was at an end, John Jay slipped back into his old lazy ways.
laggingnounUS /ˈlæɡɪŋ/
insulation used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading Now that berry picking was at an end, John Jay slipped back into his old lazy ways.
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 Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
Mammynoun
an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.
From this reading Mammy scolded when she came home at night and found both water-pail and wood-box empty, but he went serenely on with his supper.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No matter what happened, nothing ever interfered with his appetite.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
mumbledverbUS /ˈmʌmbəld/
past form of “mumble” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mammy scolded when she came home at night and found both water-pail and wood-box empty, but he went serenely on with his supper.
not any; not one
From this reading No matter what happened, nothing ever interfered with his appetite.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading No matter what happened, nothing ever interfered with his appetite.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that berry picking was at an end, John Jay slipped back into his old lazy ways.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Now that berry picking was at an end, John Jay slipped back into his old lazy ways.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mammy scolded when she came home at night and found both water-pail and wood-box empty, but he went serenely on with his supper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading Now that berry picking was at an end, John Jay slipped back into his old lazy ways.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
scoldedverbUS /ˈskoʊldɪd/
past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading Mammy scolded when she came home at night and found both water-pail and wood-box empty, but he went serenely on with his supper.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading Mammy scolded when she came home at night and found both water-pail and wood-box empty, but he went serenely on with his supper.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mammy scolded when she came home at night and found both water-pail and wood-box empty, but he went serenely on with his supper.
Sheba
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From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
move stealthily
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Now that berry picking was at an end, John Jay slipped back into his old lazy ways.
in the near future
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
strayin
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From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Mammy scolded when she came home at night and found both water-pail and wood-box empty, but he went serenely on with his supper.
Susan
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From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that berry picking was at an end, John Jay slipped back into his old lazy ways.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
turkeysnounUS /ˈtɜːrkiz/
plural of “turkey” — large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
undoneadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now that berry picking was at an end, John Jay slipped back into his old lazy ways.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
water-pail
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From this reading Mammy scolded when she came home at night and found both water-pail and wood-box empty, but he went serenely on with his supper.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Now that berry picking was at an end, John Jay slipped back into his old lazy ways.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mammy scolded when she came home at night and found both water-pail and wood-box empty, but he went serenely on with his supper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No matter what happened, nothing ever interfered with his appetite.
at the time that
From this reading Mammy scolded when she came home at night and found both water-pail and wood-box empty, but he went serenely on with his supper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
wood-box
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From this reading Mammy scolded when she came home at night and found both water-pail and wood-box empty, but he went serenely on with his supper.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Errands were run with lagging feet; work was done in the easiest way possible, and everything was left undone that he could by any means avoid.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Those chillun are gettin' as bad as little young turkeys 'bout strayin' away from home," mumbled Aunt Susan one morning, as she watched them slip through the fence soon after Sheba had left the house.
