used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALMOST A RESOLUTION Shortly after breakfast next day the Colonel dispatched Uncle Zack and his mule with a note to Jane.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ALMOST A RESOLUTION Shortly after breakfast next day the Colonel dispatched Uncle Zack and his mule with a note to Jane.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading ALMOST A RESOLUTION Shortly after breakfast next day the Colonel dispatched Uncle Zack and his mule with a note to Jane.
amplitudenounUS /ˈæmplətuːd/
(physics) the maximum displacement of a periodic wave
From this reading He might have telephoned this message, which simply read: "He understands, with an amplitude of grace which ill befits him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He might have telephoned this message, which simply read: "He understands, with an amplitude of grace which ill befits him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALMOST A RESOLUTION Shortly after breakfast next day the Colonel dispatched Uncle Zack and his mule with a note to Jane.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
averred
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From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
befitsverbUS /bɪˈfɪts/
third-person singular of “befit” — accord or comport with
From this reading He might have telephoned this message, which simply read: "He understands, with an amplitude of grace which ill befits him.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading ALMOST A RESOLUTION Shortly after breakfast next day the Colonel dispatched Uncle Zack and his mule with a note to Jane.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading ALMOST A RESOLUTION Shortly after breakfast next day the Colonel dispatched Uncle Zack and his mule with a note to Jane.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come over this morning and straighten Lizzie out with her preserving.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ALMOST A RESOLUTION Shortly after breakfast next day the Colonel dispatched Uncle Zack and his mule with a note to Jane.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading ALMOST A RESOLUTION Shortly after breakfast next day the Colonel dispatched Uncle Zack and his mule with a note to Jane.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I hear that she is skinning every negro on the place, and I greatly fear for them, or her."
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I hear that she is skinning every negro on the place, and I greatly fear for them, or her."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I hear that she is skinning every negro on the place, and I greatly fear for them, or her."
a man of refinement
From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
gentlewomannounUS /ˈdʒentəlwʊmən/
a woman of refinement
From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He might have telephoned this message, which simply read: "He understands, with an amplitude of grace which ill befits him.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading I hear that she is skinning every negro on the place, and I greatly fear for them, or her."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He might have telephoned this message, which simply read: "He understands, with an amplitude of grace which ill befits him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He might have telephoned this message, which simply read: "He understands, with an amplitude of grace which ill befits him.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I hear that she is skinning every negro on the place, and I greatly fear for them, or her."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Come over this morning and straighten Lizzie out with her preserving.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He might have telephoned this message, which simply read: "He understands, with an amplitude of grace which ill befits him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ALMOST A RESOLUTION Shortly after breakfast next day the Colonel dispatched Uncle Zack and his mule with a note to Jane.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hear that she is skinning every negro on the place, and I greatly fear for them, or her."
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He might have telephoned this message, which simply read: "He understands, with an amplitude of grace which ill befits him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I hear that she is skinning every negro on the place, and I greatly fear for them, or her."
Jane
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From this reading ALMOST A RESOLUTION Shortly after breakfast next day the Colonel dispatched Uncle Zack and his mule with a note to Jane.
Lizzie
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From this reading Come over this morning and straighten Lizzie out with her preserving.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He might have telephoned this message, which simply read: "He understands, with an amplitude of grace which ill befits him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might have telephoned this message, which simply read: "He understands, with an amplitude of grace which ill befits him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Come over this morning and straighten Lizzie out with her preserving.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading ALMOST A RESOLUTION Shortly after breakfast next day the Colonel dispatched Uncle Zack and his mule with a note to Jane.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading I hear that she is skinning every negro on the place, and I greatly fear for them, or her."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ALMOST A RESOLUTION Shortly after breakfast next day the Colonel dispatched Uncle Zack and his mule with a note to Jane.
not any; not one
From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
a brief written record
From this reading ALMOST A RESOLUTION Shortly after breakfast next day the Colonel dispatched Uncle Zack and his mule with a note to Jane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He might have telephoned this message, which simply read: "He understands, with an amplitude of grace which ill befits him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I hear that she is skinning every negro on the place, and I greatly fear for them, or her."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I hear that she is skinning every negro on the place, and I greatly fear for them, or her."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Come over this morning and straighten Lizzie out with her preserving.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Come over this morning and straighten Lizzie out with her preserving.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I hear that she is skinning every negro on the place, and I greatly fear for them, or her."
preservingverbUS /prəˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Come over this morning and straighten Lizzie out with her preserving.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He might have telephoned this message, which simply read: "He understands, with an amplitude of grace which ill befits him.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading ALMOST A RESOLUTION Shortly after breakfast next day the Colonel dispatched Uncle Zack and his mule with a note to Jane.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I hear that she is skinning every negro on the place, and I greatly fear for them, or her."
for a short time
From this reading ALMOST A RESOLUTION Shortly after breakfast next day the Colonel dispatched Uncle Zack and his mule with a note to Jane.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
shrieknounUS /ʃriːk/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
and nothing more
From this reading He might have telephoned this message, which simply read: "He understands, with an amplitude of grace which ill befits him.
skinning
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From this reading I hear that she is skinning every negro on the place, and I greatly fear for them, or her."
straightenverbUS /ˈstreɪtən/
straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading Come over this morning and straighten Lizzie out with her preserving.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading He might have telephoned this message, which simply read: "He understands, with an amplitude of grace which ill befits him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I hear that she is skinning every negro on the place, and I greatly fear for them, or her."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALMOST A RESOLUTION Shortly after breakfast next day the Colonel dispatched Uncle Zack and his mule with a note to Jane.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I hear that she is skinning every negro on the place, and I greatly fear for them, or her."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He might have telephoned this message, which simply read: "He understands, with an amplitude of grace which ill befits him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALMOST A RESOLUTION Shortly after breakfast next day the Colonel dispatched Uncle Zack and his mule with a note to Jane.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading ALMOST A RESOLUTION Shortly after breakfast next day the Colonel dispatched Uncle Zack and his mule with a note to Jane.
understandsverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstændz/
third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He might have telephoned this message, which simply read: "He understands, with an amplitude of grace which ill befits him.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He might have telephoned this message, which simply read: "He understands, with an amplitude of grace which ill befits him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ALMOST A RESOLUTION Shortly after breakfast next day the Colonel dispatched Uncle Zack and his mule with a note to Jane.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading But, no; this must be on a written page and delivered by hand, for the old Colonel averred that no gentleman should assume to shriek his voice by mechanical device into the ear of a gentlewoman.
Zack
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From this reading ALMOST A RESOLUTION Shortly after breakfast next day the Colonel dispatched Uncle Zack and his mule with a note to Jane.
