101
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From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
123
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147
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From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
23
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From this reading 23 We seek Quiet and Happiness in their beautiful hants and mingle with the pleasure seekers of Alexandria Bay.
39
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From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
57
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From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
73
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From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
87
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From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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a-fishin
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From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We set sail for Thousand Island Park and have a real good time, but Josiah murmurs about Coney.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
AlexandrianounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændriə/
a town in Louisiana on the Red River
From this reading 23 We seek Quiet and Happiness in their beautiful hants and mingle with the pleasure seekers of Alexandria Bay.
in addition
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We set sail for Thousand Island Park and have a real good time, but Josiah murmurs about Coney.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading 23 We seek Quiet and Happiness in their beautiful hants and mingle with the pleasure seekers of Alexandria Bay.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading 23 We seek Quiet and Happiness in their beautiful hants and mingle with the pleasure seekers of Alexandria Bay.
boardin
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From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We set sail for Thousand Island Park and have a real good time, but Josiah murmurs about Coney.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
ConeynounUS /ˈkoʊni/
black-spotted usually dusky-colored fish with reddish fins
From this reading We set sail for Thousand Island Park and have a real good time, but Josiah murmurs about Coney.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
cause to move by pulling
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
dretful
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From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
being one more than seven
From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
the organ of sight
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
fishin
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From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We set sail for Thousand Island Park and have a real good time, but Josiah murmurs about Coney.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We set sail for Thousand Island Park and have a real good time, but Josiah murmurs about Coney.
hants
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From this reading 23 We seek Quiet and Happiness in their beautiful hants and mingle with the pleasure seekers of Alexandria Bay.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading 23 We seek Quiet and Happiness in their beautiful hants and mingle with the pleasure seekers of Alexandria Bay.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We set sail for Thousand Island Park and have a real good time, but Josiah murmurs about Coney.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
hospitalities
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From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
huffyadjectiveUS /ˈhʌfi/
quick to take offense
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 23 We seek Quiet and Happiness in their beautiful hants and mingle with the pleasure seekers of Alexandria Bay.
intenshuns
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From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading We set sail for Thousand Island Park and have a real good time, but Josiah murmurs about Coney.
Josiah
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From this reading We set sail for Thousand Island Park and have a real good time, but Josiah murmurs about Coney.
Josiah's
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From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
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matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
mingleverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəl/
to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading 23 We seek Quiet and Happiness in their beautiful hants and mingle with the pleasure seekers of Alexandria Bay.
a form of address for a man
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
murmursnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərz/
plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading We set sail for Thousand Island Park and have a real good time, but Josiah murmurs about Coney.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
NORWOOD
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 23 We seek Quiet and Happiness in their beautiful hants and mingle with the pleasure seekers of Alexandria Bay.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
pardnernoun
an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading We set sail for Thousand Island Park and have a real good time, but Josiah murmurs about Coney.
pintnounUS /paɪnt/
a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading 23 We seek Quiet and Happiness in their beautiful hants and mingle with the pleasure seekers of Alexandria Bay.
PLIMPTON
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Pomper
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From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading THE PLIMPTON PRESS NORWOOD MASS U.S.A.
proposesverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
QuietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading 23 We seek Quiet and Happiness in their beautiful hants and mingle with the pleasure seekers of Alexandria Bay.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading We set sail for Thousand Island Park and have a real good time, but Josiah murmurs about Coney.
rebukeverbUS /riˈbjuːk/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE PLIMPTON PRESS NORWOOD MASS U.S.A.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading We set sail for Thousand Island Park and have a real good time, but Josiah murmurs about Coney.
try to get or reach
From this reading 23 We seek Quiet and Happiness in their beautiful hants and mingle with the pleasure seekers of Alexandria Bay.
seekersnounUS /ˈsiːkərz/
plural of “seeker” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading 23 We seek Quiet and Happiness in their beautiful hants and mingle with the pleasure seekers of Alexandria Bay.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We set sail for Thousand Island Park and have a real good time, but Josiah murmurs about Coney.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLIMPTON PRESS NORWOOD MASS U.S.A.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 23 We seek Quiet and Happiness in their beautiful hants and mingle with the pleasure seekers of Alexandria Bay.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading We set sail for Thousand Island Park and have a real good time, but Josiah murmurs about Coney.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We set sail for Thousand Island Park and have a real good time, but Josiah murmurs about Coney.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We set sail for Thousand Island Park and have a real good time, but Josiah murmurs about Coney.
in or at the place that
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
Whitfield's
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From this reading 39 We enjoy the hospitalities of Whitfield's aunt's boardin'-house at the Park, and my pardner goes a-fishin' 57 Josiah's imagination about his fishin' exploits carries him to a pint where I have to rebuke him, which makes him dretful huffy 73 In which I draw the matrimonial line round my pardner and also keep my eye on Mr. Pomper 87
in the company of; together with
From this reading 23 We seek Quiet and Happiness in their beautiful hants and mingle with the pleasure seekers of Alexandria Bay.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading CHAPTER SEVEN In which Josiah proposes to dance and Mr. Pomper makes an advance 101 CHAPTER EIGHT In which Mr. Pomper declares his intenshuns an' gives his views on matrimony 123 CHAPTER NINE In which Mr. Pomper makes a offer of marriage and Faith has a wonderful experience 147
