used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Folks, we must lift up a stave or two—that’s the only cure for’t.”
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Howsomever, these gam’sters do certainly keep back their milk to-day.
bain't
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From this reading “Because there bain’t so many of ’em,” said the dairyman.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
for the reason that
From this reading “Because there bain’t so many of ’em,” said the dairyman.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
business-like
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From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Howsomever, these gam’sters do certainly keep back their milk to-day.
continuancenounUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəns/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading Folks, we must lift up a stave or two—that’s the only cure for’t.”
dairiesnounUS /ˈderiz/
plural of “dairy” — a farm where dairy products are produced
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
dairymannoun
the owner or manager of a dairy
From this reading “Because there bain’t so many of ’em,” said the dairyman.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I don’t!” interposed the milkmaid, “Why do they?”
don't
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From this reading “I don’t!” interposed the milkmaid, “Why do they?”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
a quad with a square body
From this reading “Because there bain’t so many of ’em,” said the dairyman.
enticementnounUS /ɪnˈtaɪsmənt/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
your parents
From this reading Folks, we must lift up a stave or two—that’s the only cure for’t.”
for't
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From this reading Folks, we must lift up a stave or two—that’s the only cure for’t.”
gam'sters
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From this reading “Howsomever, these gam’sters do certainly keep back their milk to-day.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
hereaboutadverbUS /ˈhɪrəbaʊt/
in this general vicinity
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
Howsomever
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From this reading “Howsomever, these gam’sters do certainly keep back their milk to-day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t!” interposed the milkmaid, “Why do they?”
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
interposed
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From this reading “I don’t!” interposed the milkmaid, “Why do they?”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Howsomever, these gam’sters do certainly keep back their milk to-day.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Folks, we must lift up a stave or two—that’s the only cure for’t.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “Because there bain’t so many of ’em,” said the dairyman.
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading “Howsomever, these gam’sters do certainly keep back their milk to-day.
milkers
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From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
milkmaidnoun
a woman who works in a dairy
From this reading “I don’t!” interposed the milkmaid, “Why do they?”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Folks, we must lift up a stave or two—that’s the only cure for’t.”
not any; not one
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Because there bain’t so many of ’em,” said the dairyman.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
and nothing more
From this reading Folks, we must lift up a stave or two—that’s the only cure for’t.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Folks, we must lift up a stave or two—that’s the only cure for’t.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
resortedverbUS /rɪˈzɔːrtɪd/
past form of “resort” — have recourse to
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Because there bain’t so many of ’em,” said the dairyman.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Because there bain’t so many of ’em,” said the dairyman.
song'snounUS /sɔːŋz/
possessive form of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
spontaneitynounUS /ˌspɑːntəˈniːəti/
the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
stavenounUS /steɪv/
(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
From this reading Folks, we must lift up a stave or two—that’s the only cure for’t.”
that's
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From this reading Folks, we must lift up a stave or two—that’s the only cure for’t.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I don’t!” interposed the milkmaid, “Why do they?”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Howsomever, these gam’sters do certainly keep back their milk to-day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Because there bain’t so many of ’em,” said the dairyman.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Howsomever, these gam’sters do certainly keep back their milk to-day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I don’t!” interposed the milkmaid, “Why do they?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
to-day
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From this reading “Howsomever, these gam’sters do certainly keep back their milk to-day.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Folks, we must lift up a stave or two—that’s the only cure for’t.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Folks, we must lift up a stave or two—that’s the only cure for’t.”
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Folks, we must lift up a stave or two—that’s the only cure for’t.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
at the time that
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “I don’t!” interposed the milkmaid, “Why do they?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
withholdingnounUS /wɪθˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of deducting from an employee's salary
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading Songs were often resorted to in dairies hereabout as an enticement to the cows when they showed signs of withholding their usual yield; and the band of milkers at this request burst into melody—in purely business-like tones, it is true, and with no great spontaneity; the result, according to their own belief, being a decided improvement during the song’s continuance.
