used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
A'Rony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I gladly consented; Mac A'Rony and Don lent their assistance, the donkey soon losing his appetite.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading After supper with a young physician, on his invitation, I retired, and next day set out for Ada, a village sixteen miles away.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After supper with a young physician, on his invitation, I retired, and next day set out for Ada, a village sixteen miles away.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Toward evening, being tired and almost without funds, I sat down to converse with a farmer who was husking corn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After supper with a young physician, on his invitation, I retired, and next day set out for Ada, a village sixteen miles away.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He soon became interested in my trip, and said if I would help him husk awhile he would feed me and my animals.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading I gladly consented; Mac A'Rony and Don lent their assistance, the donkey soon losing his appetite.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading I gladly consented; Mac A'Rony and Don lent their assistance, the donkey soon losing his appetite.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After supper with a young physician, on his invitation, I retired, and next day set out for Ada, a village sixteen miles away.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading He soon became interested in my trip, and said if I would help him husk awhile he would feed me and my animals.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He soon became interested in my trip, and said if I would help him husk awhile he would feed me and my animals.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Toward evening, being tired and almost without funds, I sat down to converse with a farmer who was husking corn.
capacitiesnounUS /kəˈpæsətiz/
plural of “capacity” — capability to perform or produce
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading I gladly consented; Mac A'Rony and Don lent their assistance, the donkey soon losing his appetite.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading Toward evening, being tired and almost without funds, I sat down to converse with a farmer who was husking corn.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading Toward evening, being tired and almost without funds, I sat down to converse with a farmer who was husking corn.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading I gladly consented; Mac A'Rony and Don lent their assistance, the donkey soon losing his appetite.
donkeynounUS /ˈdɑːŋki/
the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Toward evening, being tired and almost without funds, I sat down to converse with a farmer who was husking corn.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Toward evening, being tired and almost without funds, I sat down to converse with a farmer who was husking corn.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Toward evening, being tired and almost without funds, I sat down to converse with a farmer who was husking corn.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
provide as food
From this reading He soon became interested in my trip, and said if I would help him husk awhile he would feed me and my animals.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading Toward evening, being tired and almost without funds, I sat down to converse with a farmer who was husking corn.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading I gladly consented; Mac A'Rony and Don lent their assistance, the donkey soon losing his appetite.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He soon became interested in my trip, and said if I would help him husk awhile he would feed me and my animals.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He soon became interested in my trip, and said if I would help him husk awhile he would feed me and my animals.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He soon became interested in my trip, and said if I would help him husk awhile he would feed me and my animals.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After supper with a young physician, on his invitation, I retired, and next day set out for Ada, a village sixteen miles away.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
husknounUS /hʌsk/
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading He soon became interested in my trip, and said if I would help him husk awhile he would feed me and my animals.
huskingnoun
the removal of covering
From this reading Toward evening, being tired and almost without funds, I sat down to converse with a farmer who was husking corn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He soon became interested in my trip, and said if I would help him husk awhile he would feed me and my animals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He soon became interested in my trip, and said if I would help him husk awhile he would feed me and my animals.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading After supper with a young physician, on his invitation, I retired, and next day set out for Ada, a village sixteen miles away.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
Kenton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
knaverynoun
lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading I gladly consented; Mac A'Rony and Don lent their assistance, the donkey soon losing his appetite.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading I gladly consented; Mac A'Rony and Don lent their assistance, the donkey soon losing his appetite.
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading I gladly consented; Mac A'Rony and Don lent their assistance, the donkey soon losing his appetite.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He soon became interested in my trip, and said if I would help him husk awhile he would feed me and my animals.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading After supper with a young physician, on his invitation, I retired, and next day set out for Ada, a village sixteen miles away.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He soon became interested in my trip, and said if I would help him husk awhile he would feed me and my animals.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading After supper with a young physician, on his invitation, I retired, and next day set out for Ada, a village sixteen miles away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After supper with a young physician, on his invitation, I retired, and next day set out for Ada, a village sixteen miles away.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After supper with a young physician, on his invitation, I retired, and next day set out for Ada, a village sixteen miles away.
pettedverbUS /ˈpetɪd/
inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading After supper with a young physician, on his invitation, I retired, and next day set out for Ada, a village sixteen miles away.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading After supper with a young physician, on his invitation, I retired, and next day set out for Ada, a village sixteen miles away.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He soon became interested in my trip, and said if I would help him husk awhile he would feed me and my animals.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Toward evening, being tired and almost without funds, I sat down to converse with a farmer who was husking corn.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After supper with a young physician, on his invitation, I retired, and next day set out for Ada, a village sixteen miles away.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading After supper with a young physician, on his invitation, I retired, and next day set out for Ada, a village sixteen miles away.
in the near future
From this reading He soon became interested in my trip, and said if I would help him husk awhile he would feed me and my animals.
the season of growth
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After supper with a young physician, on his invitation, I retired, and next day set out for Ada, a village sixteen miles away.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I gladly consented; Mac A'Rony and Don lent their assistance, the donkey soon losing his appetite.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Toward evening, being tired and almost without funds, I sat down to converse with a farmer who was husking corn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Toward evening, being tired and almost without funds, I sat down to converse with a farmer who was husking corn.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Toward evening, being tired and almost without funds, I sat down to converse with a farmer who was husking corn.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading He soon became interested in my trip, and said if I would help him husk awhile he would feed me and my animals.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading After supper with a young physician, on his invitation, I retired, and next day set out for Ada, a village sixteen miles away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
at the time that
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
which person or people
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After supper with a young physician, on his invitation, I retired, and next day set out for Ada, a village sixteen miles away.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Toward evening, being tired and almost without funds, I sat down to converse with a farmer who was husking corn.
Wood'snounUS /wʊdz/
possessive form of “wood” — the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Every one who has petted a favorite donkey will remember many traits of its mental capacities; for, as in the case of the domestic fool, there is far more knavery than folly about the creature.--_Wood's Natural History._ It was a sunny spring day when I arrived in Kenton.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He soon became interested in my trip, and said if I would help him husk awhile he would feed me and my animals.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading After supper with a young physician, on his invitation, I retired, and next day set out for Ada, a village sixteen miles away.
