used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
a-goin
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From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
anew
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
(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 “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading If our Bunkumville folk will only encourage lecturers to come amongst them, their tone of thinking and speaking will improve.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Layton, not caring to open again what might bear upon this history, merely asked some casual question upon the arrangements for the evening; but Heron rejoined: “I told Poll to do it all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
have
From this reading Layton, not caring to open again what might bear upon this history, merely asked some casual question upon the arrangements for the evening; but Heron rejoined: “I told Poll to do it all.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
lacking funds
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
Bunkumville
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From this reading If our Bunkumville folk will only encourage lecturers to come amongst them, their tone of thinking and speaking will improve.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Layton, not caring to open again what might bear upon this history, merely asked some casual question upon the arrangements for the evening; but Heron rejoined: “I told Poll to do it all.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading Layton, not caring to open again what might bear upon this history, merely asked some casual question upon the arrangements for the evening; but Heron rejoined: “I told Poll to do it all.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Layton, not caring to open again what might bear upon this history, merely asked some casual question upon the arrangements for the evening; but Heron rejoined: “I told Poll to do it all.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If our Bunkumville folk will only encourage lecturers to come amongst them, their tone of thinking and speaking will improve.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
every day; without missing a day
From this reading They 'll do their daily work in a better spirit, and enjoy their leisure with a higher zest.'”
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Layton, not caring to open again what might bear upon this history, merely asked some casual question upon the arrangements for the evening; but Heron rejoined: “I told Poll to do it all.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading If our Bunkumville folk will only encourage lecturers to come amongst them, their tone of thinking and speaking will improve.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading They 'll do their daily work in a better spirit, and enjoy their leisure with a higher zest.'”
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Layton, not caring to open again what might bear upon this history, merely asked some casual question upon the arrangements for the evening; but Heron rejoined: “I told Poll to do it all.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading If our Bunkumville folk will only encourage lecturers to come amongst them, their tone of thinking and speaking will improve.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
HeronnounUS /ˈherən/
Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading They 'll do their daily work in a better spirit, and enjoy their leisure with a higher zest.'”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Layton, not caring to open again what might bear upon this history, merely asked some casual question upon the arrangements for the evening; but Heron rejoined: “I told Poll to do it all.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Layton, not caring to open again what might bear upon this history, merely asked some casual question upon the arrangements for the evening; but Heron rejoined: “I told Poll to do it all.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If our Bunkumville folk will only encourage lecturers to come amongst them, their tone of thinking and speaking will improve.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading If our Bunkumville folk will only encourage lecturers to come amongst them, their tone of thinking and speaking will improve.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
invariableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/
not liable to or capable of change
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
Layton
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From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
lecturersnounUS /ˈlektʃərərz/
plural of “lecturer” — a public lecturer at certain universities
From this reading If our Bunkumville folk will only encourage lecturers to come amongst them, their tone of thinking and speaking will improve.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading They 'll do their daily work in a better spirit, and enjoy their leisure with a higher zest.'”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
ll
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From this reading They 'll do their daily work in a better spirit, and enjoy their leisure with a higher zest.'”
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
and nothing more
From this reading Layton, not caring to open again what might bear upon this history, merely asked some casual question upon the arrangements for the evening; but Heron rejoined: “I told Poll to do it all.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Layton, not caring to open again what might bear upon this history, merely asked some casual question upon the arrangements for the evening; but Heron rejoined: “I told Poll to do it all.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
n't
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From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
not any; not one
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Layton, not caring to open again what might bear upon this history, merely asked some casual question upon the arrangements for the evening; but Heron rejoined: “I told Poll to do it all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
and nothing more
From this reading If our Bunkumville folk will only encourage lecturers to come amongst them, their tone of thinking and speaking will improve.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Layton, not caring to open again what might bear upon this history, merely asked some casual question upon the arrangements for the evening; but Heron rejoined: “I told Poll to do it all.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If our Bunkumville folk will only encourage lecturers to come amongst them, their tone of thinking and speaking will improve.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
PollnounUS /poʊl/
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Layton, not caring to open again what might bear upon this history, merely asked some casual question upon the arrangements for the evening; but Heron rejoined: “I told Poll to do it all.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading Layton, not caring to open again what might bear upon this history, merely asked some casual question upon the arrangements for the evening; but Heron rejoined: “I told Poll to do it all.
reviveverbUS /rɪˈvaɪv/
cause to regain consciousness
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
shaveverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Layton, not caring to open again what might bear upon this history, merely asked some casual question upon the arrangements for the evening; but Heron rejoined: “I told Poll to do it all.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading If our Bunkumville folk will only encourage lecturers to come amongst them, their tone of thinking and speaking will improve.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading They 'll do their daily work in a better spirit, and enjoy their leisure with a higher zest.'”
spryadjectiveUS /spraɪ/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If our Bunkumville folk will only encourage lecturers to come amongst them, their tone of thinking and speaking will improve.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If our Bunkumville folk will only encourage lecturers to come amongst them, their tone of thinking and speaking will improve.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They 'll do their daily work in a better spirit, and enjoy their leisure with a higher zest.'”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The news seemed to revive him; and far from, as I half dreaded, any jealousy about another taking his place, he said, 'This looks like a promise of better things down here.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading If our Bunkumville folk will only encourage lecturers to come amongst them, their tone of thinking and speaking will improve.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Layton, not caring to open again what might bear upon this history, merely asked some casual question upon the arrangements for the evening; but Heron rejoined: “I told Poll to do it all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Layton, not caring to open again what might bear upon this history, merely asked some casual question upon the arrangements for the evening; but Heron rejoined: “I told Poll to do it all.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading If our Bunkumville folk will only encourage lecturers to come amongst them, their tone of thinking and speaking will improve.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Layton, not caring to open again what might bear upon this history, merely asked some casual question upon the arrangements for the evening; but Heron rejoined: “I told Poll to do it all.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If our Bunkumville folk will only encourage lecturers to come amongst them, their tone of thinking and speaking will improve.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They 'll do their daily work in a better spirit, and enjoy their leisure with a higher zest.'”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You would n't believe it,--no one would believe it,” said Mr. Heron, as he hastily broke in upon Layton the next morning, deep in preparations for the coming event “There 's old Poll all spry and right again; he asked for water to shave himself, an invariable sign with him that he was a-goin' to try a new course.”
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading They 'll do their daily work in a better spirit, and enjoy their leisure with a higher zest.'”
