Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

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From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Y' see, there's always meals t' be cooked an' washin' up t' be done, an' clo'es t' be mended p'raps.

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

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

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

From this reading "Isn't it?" said Ravenslee, pushing away his coffee cup and glancing toward the loud-ticking clock upon the sideboard.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Isn't it?" said Ravenslee, pushing away his coffee cup and glancing toward the loud-ticking clock upon the sideboard.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Y' see, there's always meals t' be cooked an' washin' up t' be done, an' clo'es t' be mended p'raps.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

for the most part

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

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

From this reading Y' see, there's always meals t' be cooked an' washin' up t' be done, an' clo'es t' be mended p'raps.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading "Isn't it?" said Ravenslee, pushing away his coffee cup and glancing toward the loud-ticking clock upon the sideboard.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading "Isn't it?" said Ravenslee, pushing away his coffee cup and glancing toward the loud-ticking clock upon the sideboard.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading Y' see, there's always meals t' be cooked an' washin' up t' be done, an' clo'es t' be mended p'raps.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading "Isn't it?" said Ravenslee, pushing away his coffee cup and glancing toward the loud-ticking clock upon the sideboard.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Y' see, there's always meals t' be cooked an' washin' up t' be done, an' clo'es t' be mended p'raps.

your parents

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

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From this reading "Hermy an' me ain't much given to Sunday observance, Mr. Geoffrey.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "Hermy an' me ain't much given to Sunday observance, Mr. Geoffrey.

experiencing joy and pleasure

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Isn't it?" said Ravenslee, pushing away his coffee cup and glancing toward the loud-ticking clock upon the sideboard.

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

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

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

From this reading "Isn't it?" said Ravenslee, pushing away his coffee cup and glancing toward the loud-ticking clock upon the sideboard.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

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

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

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

From this reading "Isn't it?" said Ravenslee, pushing away his coffee cup and glancing toward the loud-ticking clock upon the sideboard.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "It sure ain't!" nodded Mrs. Trapes, quick to note the look.

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From this reading "Isn't it?" said Ravenslee, pushing away his coffee cup and glancing toward the loud-ticking clock upon the sideboard.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Y' see, there's always meals t' be cooked an' washin' up t' be done, an' clo'es t' be mended p'raps.

past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Y' see, there's always meals t' be cooked an' washin' up t' be done, an' clo'es t' be mended p'raps.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Hermy an' me ain't much given to Sunday observance, Mr. Geoffrey.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Hermy an' me ain't much given to Sunday observance, Mr. Geoffrey.

not any; not one

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading "It sure ain't!" nodded Mrs. Trapes, quick to note the look.

a brief written record

From this reading "It sure ain't!" nodded Mrs. Trapes, quick to note the look.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading "Hermy an' me ain't much given to Sunday observance, Mr. Geoffrey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

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

From this reading Y' see, there's always meals t' be cooked an' washin' up t' be done, an' clo'es t' be mended p'raps.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading "Isn't it?" said Ravenslee, pushing away his coffee cup and glancing toward the loud-ticking clock upon the sideboard.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading "It sure ain't!" nodded Mrs. Trapes, quick to note the look.

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

From this reading "Isn't it?" said Ravenslee, pushing away his coffee cup and glancing toward the loud-ticking clock upon the sideboard.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Y' see, there's always meals t' be cooked an' washin' up t' be done, an' clo'es t' be mended p'raps.

in a pithy sententious manner

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity

From this reading "Isn't it?" said Ravenslee, pushing away his coffee cup and glancing toward the loud-ticking clock upon the sideboard.

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

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

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

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

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

From this reading Y' see, there's always meals t' be cooked an' washin' up t' be done, an' clo'es t' be mended p'raps.

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

From this reading "It sure ain't!" nodded Mrs. Trapes, quick to note the look.

in the direction of

From this reading "Isn't it?" said Ravenslee, pushing away his coffee cup and glancing toward the loud-ticking clock upon the sideboard.

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

From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING A LETTER "Sunday," said Mrs. Trapes sententiously, "Sunday is a holy day t' some folks an' a holiday for other folks, but t' folks like me an' Hermy it sure ain't no day of rest an' gladness--like the hymn book says."

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

From this reading Y' see, there's always meals t' be cooked an' washin' up t' be done, an' clo'es t' be mended p'raps.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Isn't it?" said Ravenslee, pushing away his coffee cup and glancing toward the loud-ticking clock upon the sideboard.

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

From this reading Y' see, there's always meals t' be cooked an' washin' up t' be done, an' clo'es t' be mended p'raps.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading Y' see, there's always meals t' be cooked an' washin' up t' be done, an' clo'es t' be mended p'raps.