used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
(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 I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I brought you this pan of rolls to set away for Mr. Poteet's supper.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
confined by bonds
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I brought you this pan of rolls to set away for Mr. Poteet's supper.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
greatly pleased
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
don't
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From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
doughnounUS /doʊ/
a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
drippingsnoun
fat that exudes from meat and drips off while it is being roasted or fried
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
a quad with a square body
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
at any time
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
provide as food
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
enclose with a fence
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I brought you this pan of rolls to set away for Mr. Poteet's supper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
howdynounUS /ˈhaʊdi/
an expression of greeting
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I brought you this pan of rolls to set away for Mr. Poteet's supper.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
improvidentadjective
not provident; not providing for the future
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
and nothing more
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
MisnounUS /mɪs/
plural of “mi” — destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I brought you this pan of rolls to set away for Mr. Poteet's supper.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I brought you this pan of rolls to set away for Mr. Poteet's supper.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading "I brought you this pan of rolls to set away for Mr. Poteet's supper.
parleynounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
Poteet
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From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
Poteet's
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From this reading "I brought you this pan of rolls to set away for Mr. Poteet's supper.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
riz
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From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
rollsnounUS /roʊlz/
plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis
From this reading "I brought you this pan of rolls to set away for Mr. Poteet's supper.
Rucker
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From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
SATSUMAnounUS /ˌsætˈsuːmə/
a variety of mandarin orange
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I brought you this pan of rolls to set away for Mr. Poteet's supper.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
ShooflynounUS /ˈʃuːflaɪ/
an undercover police officer who investigates other policemen
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
a person, without saying who
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
spongeverbUS /spʌndʒ/
wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
squaks
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From this reading "That you can and thanky squaks, too, Mis' Rucker.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "I brought you this pan of rolls to set away for Mr. Poteet's supper.
thanky
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From this reading "That you can and thanky squaks, too, Mis' Rucker.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That you can and thanky squaks, too, Mis' Rucker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I brought you this pan of rolls to set away for Mr. Poteet's supper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I brought you this pan of rolls to set away for Mr. Poteet's supper.
to-day
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From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "That you can and thanky squaks, too, Mis' Rucker.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
VASEnounUS /veɪs/
an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
wasn't
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From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
at the time that
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
in the company of; together with
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When I worked out the sponge looked like my pride over 'em riz with the dough and I just felt bound to show 'em off to somebody; I know I can always count on a few open mouths in this here nest."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading THE SATSUMA VASE "Well, howdy to-day, Mis' Poteet!" exclaimed Mrs. Rucker as she came across her side yard and leaned over the Poteet fence right opposite the Poteet back porch.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I brought you this pan of rolls to set away for Mr. Poteet's supper.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I don't know however I would feed 'em all if it wasn't for the drippings from your kitchen," answered the placid and always improvident Mrs. Poteet as she picked up Shoofly and came over to the fence, delighted at a chance for a few minutes parley with the ever busy and practical Mrs. Rucker.
