Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Since Cicero wuz shut up Tamer had acted worse than ever, so it seemed; the trouble instead of softenin’ had seemed to harden her.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Well, Tamer’s wuz one of them sharp, witherin’, humiliatin’ ones, and her heart seemed harder than ever and she seemed more in favor of Von Crank, more sot against Tom Willis, more hard on Jack and more naggin’.

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From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

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

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

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From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

a linear unit of the size of type slightly larger than an em

From this reading Since Cicero wuz shut up Tamer had acted worse than ever, so it seemed; the trouble instead of softenin’ had seemed to harden her.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

travel along a zigzag path

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

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From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

a quad with a square body

From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

at any time

From this reading Since Cicero wuz shut up Tamer had acted worse than ever, so it seemed; the trouble instead of softenin’ had seemed to harden her.

promote over another

From this reading Well, Tamer’s wuz one of them sharp, witherin’, humiliatin’ ones, and her heart seemed harder than ever and she seemed more in favor of Von Crank, more sot against Tom Willis, more hard on Jack and more naggin’.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

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From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

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From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Well, Tamer’s wuz one of them sharp, witherin’, humiliatin’ ones, and her heart seemed harder than ever and she seemed more in favor of Von Crank, more sot against Tom Willis, more hard on Jack and more naggin’.

become hard or harder

From this reading Since Cicero wuz shut up Tamer had acted worse than ever, so it seemed; the trouble instead of softenin’ had seemed to harden her.

comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading Well, Tamer’s wuz one of them sharp, witherin’, humiliatin’ ones, and her heart seemed harder than ever and she seemed more in favor of Von Crank, more sot against Tom Willis, more hard on Jack and more naggin’.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

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

From this reading Since Cicero wuz shut up Tamer had acted worse than ever, so it seemed; the trouble instead of softenin’ had seemed to harden her.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

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

From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

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

From this reading Well, Tamer’s wuz one of them sharp, witherin’, humiliatin’ ones, and her heart seemed harder than ever and she seemed more in favor of Von Crank, more sot against Tom Willis, more hard on Jack and more naggin’.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Since Cicero wuz shut up Tamer had acted worse than ever, so it seemed; the trouble instead of softenin’ had seemed to harden her.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

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

From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Since Cicero wuz shut up Tamer had acted worse than ever, so it seemed; the trouble instead of softenin’ had seemed to harden her.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Well, Tamer’s wuz one of them sharp, witherin’, humiliatin’ ones, and her heart seemed harder than ever and she seemed more in favor of Von Crank, more sot against Tom Willis, more hard on Jack and more naggin’.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

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From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

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

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

take in marriage

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

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

From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Well, Tamer’s wuz one of them sharp, witherin’, humiliatin’ ones, and her heart seemed harder than ever and she seemed more in favor of Von Crank, more sot against Tom Willis, more hard on Jack and more naggin’.

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

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Since Cicero wuz shut up Tamer had acted worse than ever, so it seemed; the trouble instead of softenin’ had seemed to harden her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Well, Tamer’s wuz one of them sharp, witherin’, humiliatin’ ones, and her heart seemed harder than ever and she seemed more in favor of Von Crank, more sot against Tom Willis, more hard on Jack and more naggin’.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Well, Tamer’s wuz one of them sharp, witherin’, humiliatin’ ones, and her heart seemed harder than ever and she seemed more in favor of Von Crank, more sot against Tom Willis, more hard on Jack and more naggin’.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

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From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

precisely, exactly

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

something that remunerates

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Well, Tamer’s wuz one of them sharp, witherin’, humiliatin’ ones, and her heart seemed harder than ever and she seemed more in favor of Von Crank, more sot against Tom Willis, more hard on Jack and more naggin’.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Since Cicero wuz shut up Tamer had acted worse than ever, so it seemed; the trouble instead of softenin’ had seemed to harden her.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since Cicero wuz shut up Tamer had acted worse than ever, so it seemed; the trouble instead of softenin’ had seemed to harden her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Since Cicero wuz shut up Tamer had acted worse than ever, so it seemed; the trouble instead of softenin’ had seemed to harden her.

make (images or sounds) soft or softer

From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

toned down

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

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From this reading Since Cicero wuz shut up Tamer had acted worse than ever, so it seemed; the trouble instead of softenin’ had seemed to harden her.

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

From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

a chronic drinker

From this reading Well, Tamer’s wuz one of them sharp, witherin’, humiliatin’ ones, and her heart seemed harder than ever and she seemed more in favor of Von Crank, more sot against Tom Willis, more hard on Jack and more naggin’.

a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

an animal trainer who tames wild animals

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

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

From this reading Well, Tamer’s wuz one of them sharp, witherin’, humiliatin’ ones, and her heart seemed harder than ever and she seemed more in favor of Von Crank, more sot against Tom Willis, more hard on Jack and more naggin’.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Since Cicero wuz shut up Tamer had acted worse than ever, so it seemed; the trouble instead of softenin’ had seemed to harden her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

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

From this reading Since Cicero wuz shut up Tamer had acted worse than ever, so it seemed; the trouble instead of softenin’ had seemed to harden her.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Well, Tamer’s wuz one of them sharp, witherin’, humiliatin’ ones, and her heart seemed harder than ever and she seemed more in favor of Von Crank, more sot against Tom Willis, more hard on Jack and more naggin’.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

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

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

male cat

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Since Cicero wuz shut up Tamer had acted worse than ever, so it seemed; the trouble instead of softenin’ had seemed to harden her.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

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

From this reading Since Cicero wuz shut up Tamer had acted worse than ever, so it seemed; the trouble instead of softenin’ had seemed to harden her.

being of use or service

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

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From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

(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 Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

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

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

at the time that

From this reading But a change wuz to come, when the right time come the Lord softened Tamer’s heart, and Anna went out of her servitude, out of the house of bondage into the Land of Promise, into a happy useful life with the man of her choice.

during the time that

From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.

English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

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From this reading Well, Tamer’s wuz one of them sharp, witherin’, humiliatin’ ones, and her heart seemed harder than ever and she seemed more in favor of Von Crank, more sot against Tom Willis, more hard on Jack and more naggin’.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Since Cicero wuz shut up Tamer had acted worse than ever, so it seemed; the trouble instead of softenin’ had seemed to harden her.

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From this reading Well, Tom Willis kep’ doin’ better and better and wuz gittin’ a good salary, good enough, with what property he had, for him to marry on, and Anna kep’ on lovin’ him and refusin’ to marry Von Crank, and Tamer kep’ on naggin’ Anna, and things seemed to be at a standstill.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading There is some troubles you know jest like that, kinder sharp, stiff, humiliatin’ troubles, and agin there is heart meltin’, heart breakin’ griefs that soften the heart while it well nigh breaks ’em.