Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Not any.

capable of being applied; having relevance

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He didn't, ez soon ez he withdrawed from the house, turn around and make war onto the old gentleman--he didn't burn his house and barns, tear up his garden, burn his fences, and knock down the balance uv the children.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading He didn't, ez soon ez he withdrawed from the house, turn around and make war onto the old gentleman--he didn't burn his house and barns, tear up his garden, burn his fences, and knock down the balance uv the children.

plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading He didn't, ez soon ez he withdrawed from the house, turn around and make war onto the old gentleman--he didn't burn his house and barns, tear up his garden, burn his fences, and knock down the balance uv the children.

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

a container; usually has a lid

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

To consume or be consumed by fire.

From this reading He didn't, ez soon ez he withdrawed from the house, turn around and make war onto the old gentleman--he didn't burn his house and barns, tear up his garden, burn his fences, and knock down the balance uv the children.

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "The prodigal son," sez he, "wuz received by the old man with considerable doins, but, my worthy friends, he went out decently.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "The prodigal son," sez he, "wuz received by the old man with considerable doins, but, my worthy friends, he went out decently.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading He didn't, ez soon ez he withdrawed from the house, turn around and make war onto the old gentleman--he didn't burn his house and barns, tear up his garden, burn his fences, and knock down the balance uv the children.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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

From this reading And cockin his musket he proceeded, very much uninterrupted.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "The prodigal son," sez he, "wuz received by the old man with considerable doins, but, my worthy friends, he went out decently.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

in a decent manner

From this reading "The prodigal son," sez he, "wuz received by the old man with considerable doins, but, my worthy friends, he went out decently.

wanted intensely

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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

From this reading He didn't, ez soon ez he withdrawed from the house, turn around and make war onto the old gentleman--he didn't burn his house and barns, tear up his garden, burn his fences, and knock down the balance uv the children.

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

From this reading "The prodigal son," sez he, "wuz received by the old man with considerable doins, but, my worthy friends, he went out decently.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He didn't, ez soon ez he withdrawed from the house, turn around and make war onto the old gentleman--he didn't burn his house and barns, tear up his garden, burn his fences, and knock down the balance uv the children.

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area

From this reading He didn't, ez soon ez he withdrawed from the house, turn around and make war onto the old gentleman--he didn't burn his house and barns, tear up his garden, burn his fences, and knock down the balance uv the children.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "The prodigal son," sez he, "wuz received by the old man with considerable doins, but, my worthy friends, he went out decently.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He didn't, ez soon ez he withdrawed from the house, turn around and make war onto the old gentleman--he didn't burn his house and barns, tear up his garden, burn his fences, and knock down the balance uv the children.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading He didn't, ez soon ez he withdrawed from the house, turn around and make war onto the old gentleman--he didn't burn his house and barns, tear up his garden, burn his fences, and knock down the balance uv the children.

a man of refinement

From this reading He didn't, ez soon ez he withdrawed from the house, turn around and make war onto the old gentleman--he didn't burn his house and barns, tear up his garden, burn his fences, and knock down the balance uv the children.

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He didn't, ez soon ez he withdrawed from the house, turn around and make war onto the old gentleman--he didn't burn his house and barns, tear up his garden, burn his fences, and knock down the balance uv the children.

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

characteristic of or resembling Hell

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

discontinued temporarily

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

and nothing more

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading He didn't, ez soon ez he withdrawed from the house, turn around and make war onto the old gentleman--he didn't burn his house and barns, tear up his garden, burn his fences, and knock down the balance uv the children.

engage in

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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

From this reading "The prodigal son," sez he, "wuz received by the old man with considerable doins, but, my worthy friends, he went out decently.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And cockin his musket he proceeded, very much uninterrupted.

a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen

From this reading And cockin his musket he proceeded, very much uninterrupted.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "The prodigal son," sez he, "wuz received by the old man with considerable doins, but, my worthy friends, he went out decently.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not any.

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "The prodigal son," sez he, "wuz received by the old man with considerable doins, but, my worthy friends, he went out decently.

moving to a position on a surface

From this reading He didn't, ez soon ez he withdrawed from the house, turn around and make war onto the old gentleman--he didn't burn his house and barns, tear up his garden, burn his fences, and knock down the balance uv the children.

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "The prodigal son," sez he, "wuz received by the old man with considerable doins, but, my worthy friends, he went out decently.

a short moral story (often with animal characters)

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading And cockin his musket he proceeded, very much uninterrupted.

a recklessly extravagant consumer

From this reading "The prodigal son," sez he, "wuz received by the old man with considerable doins, but, my worthy friends, he went out decently.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading "The prodigal son," sez he, "wuz received by the old man with considerable doins, but, my worthy friends, he went out decently.

To recall to mind.

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

United States painter (born in Italy) known for his society portraits (1856-1925)

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

express in words

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

a male human offspring

From this reading "The prodigal son," sez he, "wuz received by the old man with considerable doins, but, my worthy friends, he went out decently.

in the near future

From this reading He didn't, ez soon ez he withdrawed from the house, turn around and make war onto the old gentleman--he didn't burn his house and barns, tear up his garden, burn his fences, and knock down the balance uv the children.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading He didn't, ez soon ez he withdrawed from the house, turn around and make war onto the old gentleman--he didn't burn his house and barns, tear up his garden, burn his fences, and knock down the balance uv the children.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He didn't, ez soon ez he withdrawed from the house, turn around and make war onto the old gentleman--he didn't burn his house and barns, tear up his garden, burn his fences, and knock down the balance uv the children.

having undisturbed continuity

From this reading And cockin his musket he proceeded, very much uninterrupted.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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

From this reading He didn't, ez soon ez he withdrawed from the house, turn around and make war onto the old gentleman--he didn't burn his house and barns, tear up his garden, burn his fences, and knock down the balance uv the children.

radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

precisely as stated

From this reading And cockin his musket he proceeded, very much uninterrupted.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading He didn't, ez soon ez he withdrawed from the house, turn around and make war onto the old gentleman--he didn't burn his house and barns, tear up his garden, burn his fences, and knock down the balance uv the children.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "The prodigal son," sez he, "wuz received by the old man with considerable doins, but, my worthy friends, he went out decently.

which person or people

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

in the company of; together with

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

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From this reading He didn't, ez soon ez he withdrawed from the house, turn around and make war onto the old gentleman--he didn't burn his house and barns, tear up his garden, burn his fences, and knock down the balance uv the children.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading "The prodigal son," sez he, "wuz received by the old man with considerable doins, but, my worthy friends, he went out decently.

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From this reading At this point a sargent, belongin to that infernal Burow, who wuz in the awdience, with enough uv soldiers to make opposin uv him unpleasant, sed he hed bin a sort uv an exhorter in his day, and desired to say a word in explanation uv that parable, ez applicable to the present time; and, sez he, "ef I am interrupted, remember I b'long to the church military, wich is, just now, the church triumphant."