500
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From this reading DISPOSES OF THE $500 "WHISKY" MONEY AND GOES OUT FORAGING.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DISPOSES OF THE $500 "WHISKY" MONEY AND GOES OUT FORAGING.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
beansnounUS /biːnz/
plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was the first time in their long married life that he had been away from her for such a length of time.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe I'm gittin' real homesick to see Mariar," he said with a sigh.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading FROM the door of the cabin the Deacon could see the fort on which the boys were piling up endless cubic yards of the red soil of Tennessee.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading FROM the door of the cabin the Deacon could see the fort on which the boys were piling up endless cubic yards of the red soil of Tennessee.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading FROM the door of the cabin the Deacon could see the fort on which the boys were piling up endless cubic yards of the red soil of Tennessee.
cubicadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːbɪk/
involving the cube and no higher power of a quantity or variable
From this reading FROM the door of the cabin the Deacon could see the fort on which the boys were piling up endless cubic yards of the red soil of Tennessee.
DeaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading FROM the door of the cabin the Deacon could see the fort on which the boys were piling up endless cubic yards of the red soil of Tennessee.
DISPOSESverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading DISPOSES OF THE $500 "WHISKY" MONEY AND GOES OUT FORAGING.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading FROM the door of the cabin the Deacon could see the fort on which the boys were piling up endless cubic yards of the red soil of Tennessee.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading FROM the door of the cabin the Deacon could see the fort on which the boys were piling up endless cubic yards of the red soil of Tennessee.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first time in their long married life that he had been away from her for such a length of time.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
FORAGINGnounUS /ˈfɔːrɪdʒɪŋ/
the act of searching for food and provisions
From this reading DISPOSES OF THE $500 "WHISKY" MONEY AND GOES OUT FORAGING.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading FROM the door of the cabin the Deacon could see the fort on which the boys were piling up endless cubic yards of the red soil of Tennessee.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM the door of the cabin the Deacon could see the fort on which the boys were piling up endless cubic yards of the red soil of Tennessee.
gittin
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From this reading "I believe I'm gittin' real homesick to see Mariar," he said with a sigh.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading DISPOSES OF THE $500 "WHISKY" MONEY AND GOES OUT FORAGING.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
homesickadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmsɪk/
longing to return home
From this reading "I believe I'm gittin' real homesick to see Mariar," he said with a sigh.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I believe I'm gittin' real homesick to see Mariar," he said with a sigh.
I'm
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From this reading "I believe I'm gittin' real homesick to see Mariar," he said with a sigh.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first time in their long married life that he had been away from her for such a length of time.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It was the first time in their long married life that he had been away from her for such a length of time.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was the first time in their long married life that he had been away from her for such a length of time.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was the first time in their long married life that he had been away from her for such a length of time.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
Mariar
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From this reading "I believe I'm gittin' real homesick to see Mariar," he said with a sigh.
joined in matrimony
From this reading It was the first time in their long married life that he had been away from her for such a length of time.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading DISPOSES OF THE $500 "WHISKY" MONEY AND GOES OUT FORAGING.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISPOSES OF THE $500 "WHISKY" MONEY AND GOES OUT FORAGING.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FROM the door of the cabin the Deacon could see the fort on which the boys were piling up endless cubic yards of the red soil of Tennessee.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading DISPOSES OF THE $500 "WHISKY" MONEY AND GOES OUT FORAGING.
pilingnounUS /ˈpaɪlɪŋ/
a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
From this reading FROM the door of the cabin the Deacon could see the fort on which the boys were piling up endless cubic yards of the red soil of Tennessee.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "I believe I'm gittin' real homesick to see Mariar," he said with a sigh.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading FROM the door of the cabin the Deacon could see the fort on which the boys were piling up endless cubic yards of the red soil of Tennessee.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I believe I'm gittin' real homesick to see Mariar," he said with a sigh.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading FROM the door of the cabin the Deacon could see the fort on which the boys were piling up endless cubic yards of the red soil of Tennessee.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "I believe I'm gittin' real homesick to see Mariar," he said with a sigh.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading FROM the door of the cabin the Deacon could see the fort on which the boys were piling up endless cubic yards of the red soil of Tennessee.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was the first time in their long married life that he had been away from her for such a length of time.
TennesseenounUS /ˌtenəˈsiː/
a state in east central United States
From this reading FROM the door of the cabin the Deacon could see the fort on which the boys were piling up endless cubic yards of the red soil of Tennessee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the first time in their long married life that he had been away from her for such a length of time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISPOSES OF THE $500 "WHISKY" MONEY AND GOES OUT FORAGING.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the first time in their long married life that he had been away from her for such a length of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I believe I'm gittin' real homesick to see Mariar," he said with a sigh.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FROM the door of the cabin the Deacon could see the fort on which the boys were piling up endless cubic yards of the red soil of Tennessee.
WabashnounUS /ˈwɔːbæʃ/
a tributary of the Ohio River that rises in western Ohio and flows southwestward across Indiana
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the first time in their long married life that he had been away from her for such a length of time.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FROM the door of the cabin the Deacon could see the fort on which the boys were piling up endless cubic yards of the red soil of Tennessee.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FROM the door of the cabin the Deacon could see the fort on which the boys were piling up endless cubic yards of the red soil of Tennessee.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
WHISKYnounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading DISPOSES OF THE $500 "WHISKY" MONEY AND GOES OUT FORAGING.
which person or people
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading FROM the door of the cabin the Deacon could see the fort on which the boys were piling up endless cubic yards of the red soil of Tennessee.
a late time of life
From this reading As he watched them, with an occasional glance at the beans seething in the kettle, fond memories rose of a woman far away on the Wabash, who these many years had thought and labored for his comfort in their home, while he labored within her sight on their farm.
