used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dinner had been a farce.
Alvirah
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From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dinner had been a farce.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
Davison
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From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dinner had been a farce.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
take in solid food
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
farcenounUS /fɑːrs/
a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
From this reading Dinner had been a farce.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
a boy or man
From this reading Jerry Sheming was a fellow of infinite pluck.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
set up or found
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Still Uncle Jabez had not returned from town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Still Uncle Jabez had not returned from town.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading Jerry Sheming was a fellow of infinite pluck.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
JABEZ
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From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry Sheming was a fellow of infinite pluck.
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
and nothing more
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
linimentnoun
a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jerry Sheming was a fellow of infinite pluck.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading Jerry Sheming was a fellow of infinite pluck.
quietingverbUS /ˈkwaɪətɪŋ/
-ing form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Still Uncle Jabez had not returned from town.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
Sheming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jerry Sheming was a fellow of infinite pluck.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still Uncle Jabez had not returned from town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Still Uncle Jabez had not returned from town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
the act of using
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
(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 Ben, the hired man, was fed as usual; but Ruth and Aunt Alvirah did not feel like eating; and, considering his fever, it was just as well, the doctor said, if the patient did not eat until later.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading UNCLE JABEZ HAS TWO OPINIONS Dr. Davison came, found that Jerry's leg was not broken, left liniment, some quieting medicine to use if the patient could not sleep, and went away.
