Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Elijah's a very young man but he's a man after all an' there's somethin' about a man as makes him not able to see any side of anythin' except his own side.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Elijah's a very young man but he's a man after all an' there's somethin' about a man as makes him not able to see any side of anythin' except his own side.

later than; following

From this reading Elijah's a very young man but he's a man after all an' there's somethin' about a man as makes him not able to see any side of anythin' except his own side.

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From this reading Elijah's a very pig-headed young man an' I declare I don't know I'm sure what ailed him last night--seemed as if he was up a tree about somethin' as made him just wild over the Democratic party.

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From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

Having no one else present.

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Now it don't make any difference what we talk about I _always_ take the other side, an' I will in confidence remark as the South fightin' Grant had a easy job compared to me tryin' to get Elijah to see any side but his own.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

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

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Elijah's a very young man but he's a man after all an' there's somethin' about a man as makes him not able to see any side of anythin' except his own side.

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From this reading Elijah's a very young man but he's a man after all an' there's somethin' about a man as makes him not able to see any side of anythin' except his own side.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

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

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

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From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Now it don't make any difference what we talk about I _always_ take the other side, an' I will in confidence remark as the South fightin' Grant had a easy job compared to me tryin' to get Elijah to see any side but his own.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Now it don't make any difference what we talk about I _always_ take the other side, an' I will in confidence remark as the South fightin' Grant had a easy job compared to me tryin' to get Elijah to see any side but his own.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Elijah's a very pig-headed young man an' I declare I don't know I'm sure what ailed him last night--seemed as if he was up a tree about somethin' as made him just wild over the Democratic party.

characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Now it don't make any difference what we talk about I _always_ take the other side, an' I will in confidence remark as the South fightin' Grant had a easy job compared to me tryin' to get Elijah to see any side but his own.

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From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

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From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Now it don't make any difference what we talk about I _always_ take the other side, an' I will in confidence remark as the South fightin' Grant had a easy job compared to me tryin' to get Elijah to see any side but his own.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

a Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament who opposed the worship of idols; he was persecuted for rebuking Ahab and Jezebel (king and queen of Israel); he was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire (circa 9th century BC)

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

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From this reading Elijah's a very young man but he's a man after all an' there's somethin' about a man as makes him not able to see any side of anythin' except his own side.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

at any time

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

apart from; not including

From this reading Elijah's a very young man but he's a man after all an' there's somethin' about a man as makes him not able to see any side of anythin' except his own side.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

enclose with a fence

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

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From this reading Now it don't make any difference what we talk about I _always_ take the other side, an' I will in confidence remark as the South fightin' Grant had a easy job compared to me tryin' to get Elijah to see any side but his own.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

let have

From this reading Now it don't make any difference what we talk about I _always_ take the other side, an' I will in confidence remark as the South fightin' Grant had a easy job compared to me tryin' to get Elijah to see any side but his own.

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

From this reading Now it don't make any difference what we talk about I _always_ take the other side, an' I will in confidence remark as the South fightin' Grant had a easy job compared to me tryin' to get Elijah to see any side but his own.

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

From this reading Elijah's a very pig-headed young man an' I declare I don't know I'm sure what ailed him last night--seemed as if he was up a tree about somethin' as made him just wild over the Democratic party.

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From this reading Elijah's a very young man but he's a man after all an' there's somethin' about a man as makes him not able to see any side of anythin' except his own side.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

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

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

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

From this reading Elijah's a very young man but he's a man after all an' there's somethin' about a man as makes him not able to see any side of anythin' except his own side.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Elijah's a very young man but he's a man after all an' there's somethin' about a man as makes him not able to see any side of anythin' except his own side.

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

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

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

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

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

From this reading Elijah's a very pig-headed young man an' I declare I don't know I'm sure what ailed him last night--seemed as if he was up a tree about somethin' as made him just wild over the Democratic party.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Elijah's a very pig-headed young man an' I declare I don't know I'm sure what ailed him last night--seemed as if he was up a tree about somethin' as made him just wild over the Democratic party.

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

From this reading Now it don't make any difference what we talk about I _always_ take the other side, an' I will in confidence remark as the South fightin' Grant had a easy job compared to me tryin' to get Elijah to see any side but his own.

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

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Now it don't make any difference what we talk about I _always_ take the other side, an' I will in confidence remark as the South fightin' Grant had a easy job compared to me tryin' to get Elijah to see any side but his own.

and nothing more

From this reading Elijah's a very pig-headed young man an' I declare I don't know I'm sure what ailed him last night--seemed as if he was up a tree about somethin' as made him just wild over the Democratic party.

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

From this reading Elijah's a very pig-headed young man an' I declare I don't know I'm sure what ailed him last night--seemed as if he was up a tree about somethin' as made him just wild over the Democratic party.

immediately past

From this reading Elijah's a very pig-headed young man an' I declare I don't know I'm sure what ailed him last night--seemed as if he was up a tree about somethin' as made him just wild over the Democratic party.

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From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

someone who listens attentively

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Elijah's a very pig-headed young man an' I declare I don't know I'm sure what ailed him last night--seemed as if he was up a tree about somethin' as made him just wild over the Democratic party.

engage in

From this reading Now it don't make any difference what we talk about I _always_ take the other side, an' I will in confidence remark as the South fightin' Grant had a easy job compared to me tryin' to get Elijah to see any side but his own.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Elijah's a very young man but he's a man after all an' there's somethin' about a man as makes him not able to see any side of anythin' except his own side.

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

From this reading Elijah's a very young man but he's a man after all an' there's somethin' about a man as makes him not able to see any side of anythin' except his own side.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Elijah's a very pig-headed young man an' I declare I don't know I'm sure what ailed him last night--seemed as if he was up a tree about somethin' as made him just wild over the Democratic party.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Elijah's a very young man but he's a man after all an' there's somethin' about a man as makes him not able to see any side of anythin' except his own side.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now it don't make any difference what we talk about I _always_ take the other side, an' I will in confidence remark as the South fightin' Grant had a easy job compared to me tryin' to get Elijah to see any side but his own.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

and nothing more

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Now it don't make any difference what we talk about I _always_ take the other side, an' I will in confidence remark as the South fightin' Grant had a easy job compared to me tryin' to get Elijah to see any side but his own.

above and across; more than

From this reading Elijah's a very pig-headed young man an' I declare I don't know I'm sure what ailed him last night--seemed as if he was up a tree about somethin' as made him just wild over the Democratic party.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Elijah's a very young man but he's a man after all an' there's somethin' about a man as makes him not able to see any side of anythin' except his own side.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

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

From this reading Elijah's a very pig-headed young man an' I declare I don't know I'm sure what ailed him last night--seemed as if he was up a tree about somethin' as made him just wild over the Democratic party.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Now it don't make any difference what we talk about I _always_ take the other side, an' I will in confidence remark as the South fightin' Grant had a easy job compared to me tryin' to get Elijah to see any side but his own.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

express in words

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Elijah's a very young man but he's a man after all an' there's somethin' about a man as makes him not able to see any side of anythin' except his own side.

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

From this reading Elijah's a very pig-headed young man an' I declare I don't know I'm sure what ailed him last night--seemed as if he was up a tree about somethin' as made him just wild over the Democratic party.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

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

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Elijah's a very young man but he's a man after all an' there's somethin' about a man as makes him not able to see any side of anythin' except his own side.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

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

From this reading Elijah's a very young man but he's a man after all an' there's somethin' about a man as makes him not able to see any side of anythin' except his own side.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Now it don't make any difference what we talk about I _always_ take the other side, an' I will in confidence remark as the South fightin' Grant had a easy job compared to me tryin' to get Elijah to see any side but his own.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Elijah's a very pig-headed young man an' I declare I don't know I'm sure what ailed him last night--seemed as if he was up a tree about somethin' as made him just wild over the Democratic party.

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From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

carry out

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Now it don't make any difference what we talk about I _always_ take the other side, an' I will in confidence remark as the South fightin' Grant had a easy job compared to me tryin' to get Elijah to see any side but his own.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

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

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

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From this reading Elijah's a very young man but he's a man after all an' there's somethin' about a man as makes him not able to see any side of anythin' except his own side.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

a special situation

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

up to a particular time

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

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

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

the upper part of anything

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Elijah's a very pig-headed young man an' I declare I don't know I'm sure what ailed him last night--seemed as if he was up a tree about somethin' as made him just wild over the Democratic party.

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

From this reading Now it don't make any difference what we talk about I _always_ take the other side, an' I will in confidence remark as the South fightin' Grant had a easy job compared to me tryin' to get Elijah to see any side but his own.

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

From this reading Elijah's a very pig-headed young man an' I declare I don't know I'm sure what ailed him last night--seemed as if he was up a tree about somethin' as made him just wild over the Democratic party.

precisely as stated

From this reading Elijah's a very young man but he's a man after all an' there's somethin' about a man as makes him not able to see any side of anythin' except his own side.

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

From this reading Elijah's a very pig-headed young man an' I declare I don't know I'm sure what ailed him last night--seemed as if he was up a tree about somethin' as made him just wild over the Democratic party.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Now it don't make any difference what we talk about I _always_ take the other side, an' I will in confidence remark as the South fightin' Grant had a easy job compared to me tryin' to get Elijah to see any side but his own.

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

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.

(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 THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Now it don't make any difference what we talk about I _always_ take the other side, an' I will in confidence remark as the South fightin' Grant had a easy job compared to me tryin' to get Elijah to see any side but his own.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Elijah's a very pig-headed young man an' I declare I don't know I'm sure what ailed him last night--seemed as if he was up a tree about somethin' as made him just wild over the Democratic party.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Now it don't make any difference what we talk about I _always_ take the other side, an' I will in confidence remark as the South fightin' Grant had a easy job compared to me tryin' to get Elijah to see any side but his own.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Susan Clegg one pleasant May evening, as she and her devoted listener leaned their elbows on the top rail of the fence, "I can't but thank Heaven as these boards is the only thing as you ever take opposite sides from me on.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Elijah's a very young man but he's a man after all an' there's somethin' about a man as makes him not able to see any side of anythin' except his own side.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I don't say as your never disagreein' ain't sometimes wearin', but there _are_ days as I feel I'd enjoy a little discussion an' then Elijah an' I discuss on those days till it seems like I can't live to get to you an' do it all alone by myself.