Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading We arrived at Saratoga jest as sunset with a middlin’ gorgeous dress on wuz a walkin’ down the west and a biddin’ us and the earth good-bye.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading We arrived at Saratoga jest as sunset with a middlin’ gorgeous dress on wuz a walkin’ down the west and a biddin’ us and the earth good-bye.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading WE ARRIVE AT SARATOGA.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading We arrived at Saratoga jest as sunset with a middlin’ gorgeous dress on wuz a walkin’ down the west and a biddin’ us and the earth good-bye.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading We arrived at Saratoga jest as sunset with a middlin’ gorgeous dress on wuz a walkin’ down the west and a biddin’ us and the earth good-bye.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WE ARRIVE AT SARATOGA.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

being ahead of time or need

From this reading Wall, we descended from the cars and went to the boardin’ place provided for us beforehand by the look out of friends.

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From this reading We arrived at Saratoga jest as sunset with a middlin’ gorgeous dress on wuz a walkin’ down the west and a biddin’ us and the earth good-bye.

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From this reading Wall, we descended from the cars and went to the boardin’ place provided for us beforehand by the look out of friends.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Wall, we descended from the cars and went to the boardin’ place provided for us beforehand by the look out of friends.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Wall, we descended from the cars and went to the boardin’ place provided for us beforehand by the look out of friends.

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Wall, we descended from the cars and went to the boardin’ place provided for us beforehand by the look out of friends.

give a description of

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

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From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading We arrived at Saratoga jest as sunset with a middlin’ gorgeous dress on wuz a walkin’ down the west and a biddin’ us and the earth good-bye.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

put on clothes

From this reading We arrived at Saratoga jest as sunset with a middlin’ gorgeous dress on wuz a walkin’ down the west and a biddin’ us and the earth good-bye.

in fancy clothing

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading We arrived at Saratoga jest as sunset with a middlin’ gorgeous dress on wuz a walkin’ down the west and a biddin’ us and the earth good-bye.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

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From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Wall, we descended from the cars and went to the boardin’ place provided for us beforehand by the look out of friends.

a platform at the head of a foremast

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Wall, we descended from the cars and went to the boardin’ place provided for us beforehand by the look out of friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Wall, we descended from the cars and went to the boardin’ place provided for us beforehand by the look out of friends.

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From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

a farewell remark

From this reading We arrived at Saratoga jest as sunset with a middlin’ gorgeous dress on wuz a walkin’ down the west and a biddin’ us and the earth good-bye.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading We arrived at Saratoga jest as sunset with a middlin’ gorgeous dress on wuz a walkin’ down the west and a biddin’ us and the earth good-bye.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading We arrived at Saratoga jest as sunset with a middlin’ gorgeous dress on wuz a walkin’ down the west and a biddin’ us and the earth good-bye.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Wall, we descended from the cars and went to the boardin’ place provided for us beforehand by the look out of friends.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

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From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

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From this reading We arrived at Saratoga jest as sunset with a middlin’ gorgeous dress on wuz a walkin’ down the west and a biddin’ us and the earth good-bye.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We arrived at Saratoga jest as sunset with a middlin’ gorgeous dress on wuz a walkin’ down the west and a biddin’ us and the earth good-bye.

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From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Wall, we descended from the cars and went to the boardin’ place provided for us beforehand by the look out of friends.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Wall, we descended from the cars and went to the boardin’ place provided for us beforehand by the look out of friends.

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From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

a species of large fish found in Australian rivers

From this reading WE ARRIVE AT SARATOGA.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading We arrived at Saratoga jest as sunset with a middlin’ gorgeous dress on wuz a walkin’ down the west and a biddin’ us and the earth good-bye.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading We arrived at Saratoga jest as sunset with a middlin’ gorgeous dress on wuz a walkin’ down the west and a biddin’ us and the earth good-bye.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

in spite of the fact that

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We arrived at Saratoga jest as sunset with a middlin’ gorgeous dress on wuz a walkin’ down the west and a biddin’ us and the earth good-bye.

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From this reading We arrived at Saratoga jest as sunset with a middlin’ gorgeous dress on wuz a walkin’ down the west and a biddin’ us and the earth good-bye.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Wall, we descended from the cars and went to the boardin’ place provided for us beforehand by the look out of friends.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading (I s’pose mebby it is proper to describe sunset in this way on goin’ to such a dressy place, though it haint my style to do so, I don’t love to describe sunset as a female and don’t, much of the time, but I love to see things correspond.)

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WE ARRIVE AT SARATOGA.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Wall, we descended from the cars and went to the boardin’ place provided for us beforehand by the look out of friends.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading We arrived at Saratoga jest as sunset with a middlin’ gorgeous dress on wuz a walkin’ down the west and a biddin’ us and the earth good-bye.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We arrived at Saratoga jest as sunset with a middlin’ gorgeous dress on wuz a walkin’ down the west and a biddin’ us and the earth good-bye.

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From this reading We arrived at Saratoga jest as sunset with a middlin’ gorgeous dress on wuz a walkin’ down the west and a biddin’ us and the earth good-bye.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading There wuz every color you could think on almost, in her gown and some stars a shinin’ through the floatin’ drapery and a half moon restin’ up on her cloudy foretop like a beautiful orniment.