used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An' he _has_ been a load!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Why, Mrs. Lathrop, do you know that man's stockin's alone has took me about one mornin' a week, an' as to buttons--well, I never knew a editor could bu'st 'em off so fast.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
anew
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Why, Mrs. Lathrop, do you know that man's stockin's alone has took me about one mornin' a week, an' as to buttons--well, I never knew a editor could bu'st 'em off so fast.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
bu'st
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From this reading "Why, Mrs. Lathrop, do you know that man's stockin's alone has took me about one mornin' a week, an' as to buttons--well, I never knew a editor could bu'st 'em off so fast.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading "Why, Mrs. Lathrop, do you know that man's stockin's alone has took me about one mornin' a week, an' as to buttons--well, I never knew a editor could bu'st 'em off so fast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
CleggnounUS /kleɡ/
large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
CLEGG'S
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From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Why, Mrs. Lathrop, do you know that man's stockin's alone has took me about one mornin' a week, an' as to buttons--well, I never knew a editor could bu'st 'em off so fast.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why, Mrs. Lathrop, do you know that man's stockin's alone has took me about one mornin' a week, an' as to buttons--well, I never knew a editor could bu'st 'em off so fast.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
Doxey
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From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading "Why, Mrs. Lathrop, do you know that man's stockin's alone has took me about one mornin' a week, an' as to buttons--well, I never knew a editor could bu'st 'em off so fast.
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 EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
else
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From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "Why, Mrs. Lathrop, do you know that man's stockin's alone has took me about one mornin' a week, an' as to buttons--well, I never knew a editor could bu'st 'em off so fast.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
EXITnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "Why, Mrs. Lathrop, do you know that man's stockin's alone has took me about one mornin' a week, an' as to buttons--well, I never knew a editor could bu'st 'em off so fast.
foldin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
in a free manner
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
destroyed or killed
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An' he _has_ been a load!
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
I'll
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From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
it's
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From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
keepin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Why, Mrs. Lathrop, do you know that man's stockin's alone has took me about one mornin' a week, an' as to buttons--well, I never knew a editor could bu'st 'em off so fast.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Why, Mrs. Lathrop, do you know that man's stockin's alone has took me about one mornin' a week, an' as to buttons--well, I never knew a editor could bu'st 'em off so fast.
Lathrop
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From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading An' he _has_ been a load!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Why, Mrs. Lathrop, do you know that man's stockin's alone has took me about one mornin' a week, an' as to buttons--well, I never knew a editor could bu'st 'em off so fast.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
mornin
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From this reading "Why, Mrs. Lathrop, do you know that man's stockin's alone has took me about one mornin' a week, an' as to buttons--well, I never knew a editor could bu'st 'em off so fast.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
not any; not one
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
no person; not anyone
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Why, Mrs. Lathrop, do you know that man's stockin's alone has took me about one mornin' a week, an' as to buttons--well, I never knew a editor could bu'st 'em off so fast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
puttin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
express in words
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Why, Mrs. Lathrop, do you know that man's stockin's alone has took me about one mornin' a week, an' as to buttons--well, I never knew a editor could bu'st 'em off so fast.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
stockin's
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From this reading "Why, Mrs. Lathrop, do you know that man's stockin's alone has took me about one mornin' a week, an' as to buttons--well, I never knew a editor could bu'st 'em off so fast.
SUSAN
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From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
swingin
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From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
express in words
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
tender-hearted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Why, Mrs. Lathrop, do you know that man's stockin's alone has took me about one mornin' a week, an' as to buttons--well, I never knew a editor could bu'st 'em off so fast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Why, Mrs. Lathrop, do you know that man's stockin's alone has took me about one mornin' a week, an' as to buttons--well, I never knew a editor could bu'st 'em off so fast.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
upsidenounUS /ˈʌpˈsaɪd/
the highest or uppermost side of anything
From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Why, Mrs. Lathrop, do you know that man's stockin's alone has took me about one mornin' a week, an' as to buttons--well, I never knew a editor could bu'st 'em off so fast.
(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 EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
in or at the place that
From this reading An' as to puttin' away what he took off, or foldin' back things into the drawer where they belongs, why, a monkey swingin' upside down by his tail is busy carefully keepin' house compared to Elijah Doxey.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Mrs. Lathrop, do you know that man's stockin's alone has took me about one mornin' a week, an' as to buttons--well, I never knew a editor could bu'st 'em off so fast.
won't
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From this reading I won't say but what it was me an' nobody else as brought him down on my own head, but I must fully an' freely state as it's certainly been me an' no one else as has had to hold my own head up under him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading EXIT THE MAN OUT OF SUSAN CLEGG'S HOUSE "Well, Mrs. Lathrop," said Miss Clegg, coming over the evening after, weary but triumphant, "Elijah is gone an' I tell you I'll never be too tender-hearted for my own good again.
