used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
a'count
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From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
AbelnounUS /ˈeɪbəl/
Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
ain't
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From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
(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 care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END As June wore on it became more and more apparent that Elijah wore on Miss Clegg.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END As June wore on it became more and more apparent that Elijah wore on Miss Clegg.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I tell you what it is, Mrs. Lathrop, you've forgotten what it is to have a man around your house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END As June wore on it became more and more apparent that Elijah wore on Miss Clegg.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading "He's only--" Mrs. Lathrop attempted to explain to her.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END As June wore on it became more and more apparent that Elijah wore on Miss Clegg.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END As June wore on it became more and more apparent that Elijah wore on Miss Clegg.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
CainnounUS /keɪn/
(Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
CleggnounUS /kleɡ/
large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END As June wore on it became more and more apparent that Elijah wore on Miss Clegg.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
don't
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From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
ElijahnounUS /eˈlaɪdʒə/
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 THE BEGINNING OF THE END As June wore on it became more and more apparent that Elijah wore on Miss Clegg.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END As June wore on it became more and more apparent that Elijah wore on Miss Clegg.
divisible by two
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "He's only--" Mrs. Lathrop attempted to explain to her.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading I tell you what it is, Mrs. Lathrop, you've forgotten what it is to have a man around your house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She grew less and less mild towards his shortcomings and more and more severe as to the same.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I tell you what it is, Mrs. Lathrop, you've forgotten what it is to have a man around your house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
He's
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From this reading "He's only--" Mrs. Lathrop attempted to explain to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "He's only--" Mrs. Lathrop attempted to explain to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She grew less and less mild towards his shortcomings and more and more severe as to the same.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I tell you what it is, Mrs. Lathrop, you've forgotten what it is to have a man around your house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END As June wore on it became more and more apparent that Elijah wore on Miss Clegg.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END As June wore on it became more and more apparent that Elijah wore on Miss Clegg.
Lathrop
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From this reading "He's only--" Mrs. Lathrop attempted to explain to her.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She grew less and less mild towards his shortcomings and more and more severe as to the same.
provided with artificial light
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
joined in matrimony
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading She grew less and less mild towards his shortcomings and more and more severe as to the same.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END As June wore on it became more and more apparent that Elijah wore on Miss Clegg.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END As June wore on it became more and more apparent that Elijah wore on Miss Clegg.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "He's only--" Mrs. Lathrop attempted to explain to her.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END As June wore on it became more and more apparent that Elijah wore on Miss Clegg.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END As June wore on it became more and more apparent that Elijah wore on Miss Clegg.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
and nothing more
From this reading "He's only--" Mrs. Lathrop attempted to explain to her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She grew less and less mild towards his shortcomings and more and more severe as to the same.
express in words
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading She grew less and less mild towards his shortcomings and more and more severe as to the same.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She grew less and less mild towards his shortcomings and more and more severe as to the same.
shortcomingsnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋz/
plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency
From this reading She grew less and less mild towards his shortcomings and more and more severe as to the same.
express in words
From this reading I tell you what it is, Mrs. Lathrop, you've forgotten what it is to have a man around your house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END As June wore on it became more and more apparent that Elijah wore on Miss Clegg.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END As June wore on it became more and more apparent that Elijah wore on Miss Clegg.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She grew less and less mild towards his shortcomings and more and more severe as to the same.
in the direction of
From this reading She grew less and less mild towards his shortcomings and more and more severe as to the same.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I don't care if he is," she replied, "it says in the Bible as a man is a man for all that an' I never was one to go against the Bible even if I ain't never felt in conscience called to say where Cain an' Abel got married, or what it was as the Jews lit out from Egypt on a'count of.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END As June wore on it became more and more apparent that Elijah wore on Miss Clegg.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I tell you what it is, Mrs. Lathrop, you've forgotten what it is to have a man around your house.
you've
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From this reading I tell you what it is, Mrs. Lathrop, you've forgotten what it is to have a man around your house.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I tell you what it is, Mrs. Lathrop, you've forgotten what it is to have a man around your house.
