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From this reading SIMPLICITY.--44.
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From this reading CORKING UP DAYLIGHT.--45.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
a young person of either sex
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
CORKINGadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrkɪŋ/
very good
From this reading CORKING UP DAYLIGHT.--45.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading CORKING UP DAYLIGHT.--45.
dearly loved
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
don't
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From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It is reported that a Yankee down East has invented a machine for corking up daylight, which will eventually supersede gas.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading It is reported that a Yankee down East has invented a machine for corking up daylight, which will eventually supersede gas.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading It is reported that a Yankee down East has invented a machine for corking up daylight, which will eventually supersede gas.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading It is reported that a Yankee down East has invented a machine for corking up daylight, which will eventually supersede gas.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is reported that a Yankee down East has invented a machine for corking up daylight, which will eventually supersede gas.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
HeavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading It is reported that a Yankee down East has invented a machine for corking up daylight, which will eventually supersede gas.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is reported that a Yankee down East has invented a machine for corking up daylight, which will eventually supersede gas.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is reported that a Yankee down East has invented a machine for corking up daylight, which will eventually supersede gas.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading It is reported that a Yankee down East has invented a machine for corking up daylight, which will eventually supersede gas.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading It is reported that a Yankee down East has invented a machine for corking up daylight, which will eventually supersede gas.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
SIMPLICITYnounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading SIMPLICITY.--44.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
supersedeverbUS /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/
take the place or move into the position of
From this reading It is reported that a Yankee down East has invented a machine for corking up daylight, which will eventually supersede gas.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is reported that a Yankee down East has invented a machine for corking up daylight, which will eventually supersede gas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An exchange tells the following simple story of a little child kneeling by his bed to pray, as he retired for the night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CORKING UP DAYLIGHT.--45.
at the time that
From this reading He said: "Dear Heavenly Father, please don't let the large cow hook me, nor the horse kick me; and don't let me run away outside of the gate when mother tells me not to."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is reported that a Yankee down East has invented a machine for corking up daylight, which will eventually supersede gas.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is reported that a Yankee down East has invented a machine for corking up daylight, which will eventually supersede gas.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading It is reported that a Yankee down East has invented a machine for corking up daylight, which will eventually supersede gas.
