Chapter II

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

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

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

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The women are tired of their job and the men are too proud to do it unless the window shades are pulled down.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was so much of it going on last winter when I was at Rufe's that I told some of it to Mammy Lou when I came home.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I don't blame the men for being proud.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading I don't blame the men for being proud.

the lower side of anything

From this reading She says it's every speck a question of dish-washing when you sift it down to the bottom.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There was so much of it going on last winter when I was at Rufe's that I told some of it to Mammy Lou when I came home.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

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From this reading She says it's every speck a question of dish-washing when you sift it down to the bottom.

emanating from God

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The women are tired of their job and the men are too proud to do it unless the window shades are pulled down.

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From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She says it's every speck a question of dish-washing when you sift it down to the bottom.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She says it's every speck a question of dish-washing when you sift it down to the bottom.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I don't blame the men for being proud.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

the act of departing

From this reading There was so much of it going on last winter when I was at Rufe's that I told some of it to Mammy Lou when I came home.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading There was so much of it going on last winter when I was at Rufe's that I told some of it to Mammy Lou when I came home.

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

From this reading There was so much of it going on last winter when I was at Rufe's that I told some of it to Mammy Lou when I came home.

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

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was so much of it going on last winter when I was at Rufe's that I told some of it to Mammy Lou when I came home.

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From this reading She says it's every speck a question of dish-washing when you sift it down to the bottom.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading The women are tired of their job and the men are too proud to do it unless the window shades are pulled down.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

immediately past

From this reading There was so much of it going on last winter when I was at Rufe's that I told some of it to Mammy Lou when I came home.

with long hair

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

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From this reading There was so much of it going on last winter when I was at Rufe's that I told some of it to Mammy Lou when I came home.

an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.

From this reading There was so much of it going on last winter when I was at Rufe's that I told some of it to Mammy Lou when I came home.

the force of workers available

From this reading The women are tired of their job and the men are too proud to do it unless the window shades are pulled down.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was so much of it going on last winter when I was at Rufe's that I told some of it to Mammy Lou when I came home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was so much of it going on last winter when I was at Rufe's that I told some of it to Mammy Lou when I came home.

plural of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading The women are tired of their job and the men are too proud to do it unless the window shades are pulled down.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading The women are tired of their job and the men are too proud to do it unless the window shades are pulled down.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading She says it's every speck a question of dish-washing when you sift it down to the bottom.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

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

From this reading There was so much of it going on last winter when I was at Rufe's that I told some of it to Mammy Lou when I came home.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading She says it's every speck a question of dish-washing when you sift it down to the bottom.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading The women are tired of their job and the men are too proud to do it unless the window shades are pulled down.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She says it's every speck a question of dish-washing when you sift it down to the bottom.

move as if through a sieve

From this reading She says it's every speck a question of dish-washing when you sift it down to the bottom.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was so much of it going on last winter when I was at Rufe's that I told some of it to Mammy Lou when I came home.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There was so much of it going on last winter when I was at Rufe's that I told some of it to Mammy Lou when I came home.

a very small spot

From this reading She says it's every speck a question of dish-washing when you sift it down to the bottom.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

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

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The women are tired of their job and the men are too proud to do it unless the window shades are pulled down.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was so much of it going on last winter when I was at Rufe's that I told some of it to Mammy Lou when I came home.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading The women are tired of their job and the men are too proud to do it unless the window shades are pulled down.

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

From this reading There was so much of it going on last winter when I was at Rufe's that I told some of it to Mammy Lou when I came home.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading There was so much of it going on last winter when I was at Rufe's that I told some of it to Mammy Lou when I came home.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The women are tired of their job and the men are too proud to do it unless the window shades are pulled down.

except if; if not

From this reading The women are tired of their job and the men are too proud to do it unless the window shades are pulled down.

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

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

From this reading There was so much of it going on last winter when I was at Rufe's that I told some of it to Mammy Lou when I came home.

at the time that

From this reading There was so much of it going on last winter when I was at Rufe's that I told some of it to Mammy Lou when I came home.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The women are tired of their job and the men are too proud to do it unless the window shades are pulled down.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading There was so much of it going on last winter when I was at Rufe's that I told some of it to Mammy Lou when I came home.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You hear a heap of talking these days about "the divine mission of woman," especially from long-haired preachers that don't believe in ladies voting; and another heap of talk about the "rights" of women from the ladies themselves.