adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
AccomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
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 Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It will be a glad day for us, for we have had an awful time out west.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading It will be a glad day for us, for we have had an awful time out west.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
BadadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This is the last week Pa and I will be in the far west looking for freaks for the wild west department of our show for next year.
BoynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It will be a glad day for us, for we have had an awful time out west.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading This is the last week Pa and I will be in the far west looking for freaks for the wild west department of our show for next year.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
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From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
emnounUS /em/
a quad with a square body
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This is the last week Pa and I will be in the far west looking for freaks for the wild west department of our show for next year.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
freaksnounUS /friːks/
plural of “freak” — a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading This is the last week Pa and I will be in the far west looking for freaks for the wild west department of our show for next year.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading It will be a glad day for us, for we have had an awful time out west.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It will be a glad day for us, for we have had an awful time out west.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It will be a glad day for us, for we have had an awful time out west.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
HerdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
HiresnounUS /ˈhaɪərz/
plural of “hire” — a newly hired employee
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This is the last week Pa and I will be in the far west looking for freaks for the wild west department of our show for next year.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This is the last week Pa and I will be in the far west looking for freaks for the wild west department of our show for next year.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the last week Pa and I will be in the far west looking for freaks for the wild west department of our show for next year.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be a glad day for us, for we have had an awful time out west.
jarsnounUS /dʒɑːrz/
Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
KillingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading This is the last week Pa and I will be in the far west looking for freaks for the wild west department of our show for next year.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading This is the last week Pa and I will be in the far west looking for freaks for the wild west department of our show for next year.
managersnounUS /ˈmænədʒərz/
plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
NextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This is the last week Pa and I will be in the far west looking for freaks for the wild west department of our show for next year.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It will be a glad day for us, for we have had an awful time out west.
PanounUS /pɑː/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
PaysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
PrivilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
PurposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
shakeverbUS /ʃeɪk/
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
ShowverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the last week Pa and I will be in the far west looking for freaks for the wild west department of our show for next year.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It will be a glad day for us, for we have had an awful time out west.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It will be a glad day for us, for we have had an awful time out west.
VisitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
wantsnounUS /wɑːnts/
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading This is the last week Pa and I will be in the far west looking for freaks for the wild west department of our show for next year.
westnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading This is the last week Pa and I will be in the far west looking for freaks for the wild west department of our show for next year.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading This is the last week Pa and I will be in the far west looking for freaks for the wild west department of our show for next year.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This is the last week Pa and I will be in the far west looking for freaks for the wild west department of our show for next year.
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next week, if Pa lives, we shall be back under the tent, to see the show close up the season, and shake hands all around with our old friends, the freaks, the performers, the managers and all of 'em.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Pa would only take advice, and travel like a plain, ordinary citizen, who is willing to learn things, it would be different, but he wants to show people that he knows it all, and he wants to pose as the one to give information, and so when he is taught anything new it jars him.
YearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Pa and the Bad Boy Visit a Buffalo Ranch--Pa Pays for the Privilege of Killing a Buffalo, but Doesn't Accomplish His Purpose--He Hires a Herd for the Show Next Year.
