used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She took Vilet with her to a shop, and there purchased a much smaller basket, the weight of which when filled would not be burdensome to the girl.
agin
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From this reading I sometimes feel ole an' stiff in my jints an' my heft is kinder agin me in trompin'.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I sometimes feel ole an' stiff in my jints an' my heft is kinder agin me in trompin'.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Thus equipped she appeared before Mara at the usual hour with her grandchild, and began complacently: "Now, honey lam', you'se gwine to hab two strings to you'se bow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here's my granddaughter, an' she's spry as a cricket.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thus equipped she appeared before Mara at the usual hour with her grandchild, and began complacently: "Now, honey lam', you'se gwine to hab two strings to you'se bow.
Aun
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From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading She took Vilet with her to a shop, and there purchased a much smaller basket, the weight of which when filled would not be burdensome to the girl.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She took Vilet with her to a shop, and there purchased a much smaller basket, the weight of which when filled would not be burdensome to the girl.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Thus equipped she appeared before Mara at the usual hour with her grandchild, and began complacently: "Now, honey lam', you'se gwine to hab two strings to you'se bow.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Thus equipped she appeared before Mara at the usual hour with her grandchild, and began complacently: "Now, honey lam', you'se gwine to hab two strings to you'se bow.
BODINE
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From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Thus equipped she appeared before Mara at the usual hour with her grandchild, and began complacently: "Now, honey lam', you'se gwine to hab two strings to you'se bow.
burdensomeadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənsəm/
not easily borne; wearing
From this reading She took Vilet with her to a shop, and there purchased a much smaller basket, the weight of which when filled would not be burdensome to the girl.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
complacentlyadverbUS /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/
in a self-satisfied manner
From this reading Thus equipped she appeared before Mara at the usual hour with her grandchild, and began complacently: "Now, honey lam', you'se gwine to hab two strings to you'se bow.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
cricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading Here's my granddaughter, an' she's spry as a cricket.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading Thus equipped she appeared before Mara at the usual hour with her grandchild, and began complacently: "Now, honey lam', you'se gwine to hab two strings to you'se bow.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I sometimes feel ole an' stiff in my jints an' my heft is kinder agin me in trompin'.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading She took Vilet with her to a shop, and there purchased a much smaller basket, the weight of which when filled would not be burdensome to the girl.
a young female
From this reading She took Vilet with her to a shop, and there purchased a much smaller basket, the weight of which when filled would not be burdensome to the girl.
grandchildnounUS /ˈɡrændtʃaɪld/
a child of your son or daughter
From this reading Thus equipped she appeared before Mara at the usual hour with her grandchild, and began complacently: "Now, honey lam', you'se gwine to hab two strings to you'se bow.
granddaughternounUS /ˈɡrændɔːtər/
a female grandchild
From this reading Here's my granddaughter, an' she's spry as a cricket.
gwine
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From this reading Thus equipped she appeared before Mara at the usual hour with her grandchild, and began complacently: "Now, honey lam', you'se gwine to hab two strings to you'se bow.
hab
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From this reading Thus equipped she appeared before Mara at the usual hour with her grandchild, and began complacently: "Now, honey lam', you'se gwine to hab two strings to you'se bow.
heftverbUS /heft/
lift or elevate
From this reading I sometimes feel ole an' stiff in my jints an' my heft is kinder agin me in trompin'.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
Here's
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From this reading Here's my granddaughter, an' she's spry as a cricket.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading Thus equipped she appeared before Mara at the usual hour with her grandchild, and began complacently: "Now, honey lam', you'se gwine to hab two strings to you'se bow.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Thus equipped she appeared before Mara at the usual hour with her grandchild, and began complacently: "Now, honey lam', you'se gwine to hab two strings to you'se bow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I sometimes feel ole an' stiff in my jints an' my heft is kinder agin me in trompin'.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I sometimes feel ole an' stiff in my jints an' my heft is kinder agin me in trompin'.
jints
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From this reading I sometimes feel ole an' stiff in my jints an' my heft is kinder agin me in trompin'.
kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/
comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I sometimes feel ole an' stiff in my jints an' my heft is kinder agin me in trompin'.
lamverbUS /læm/
flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
From this reading Thus equipped she appeared before Mara at the usual hour with her grandchild, and began complacently: "Now, honey lam', you'se gwine to hab two strings to you'se bow.
MaranounUS /ˈmɑːrə/
Hindu god of death; opposite of Kama
From this reading Thus equipped she appeared before Mara at the usual hour with her grandchild, and began complacently: "Now, honey lam', you'se gwine to hab two strings to you'se bow.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I sometimes feel ole an' stiff in my jints an' my heft is kinder agin me in trompin'.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I sometimes feel ole an' stiff in my jints an' my heft is kinder agin me in trompin'.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She took Vilet with her to a shop, and there purchased a much smaller basket, the weight of which when filled would not be burdensome to the girl.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Thus equipped she appeared before Mara at the usual hour with her grandchild, and began complacently: "Now, honey lam', you'se gwine to hab two strings to you'se bow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
ole
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From this reading I sometimes feel ole an' stiff in my jints an' my heft is kinder agin me in trompin'.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading She took Vilet with her to a shop, and there purchased a much smaller basket, the weight of which when filled would not be burdensome to the girl.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She took Vilet with her to a shop, and there purchased a much smaller basket, the weight of which when filled would not be burdensome to the girl.
she's
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From this reading Here's my granddaughter, an' she's spry as a cricket.
Sheba
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From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
do one's shopping
From this reading She took Vilet with her to a shop, and there purchased a much smaller basket, the weight of which when filled would not be burdensome to the girl.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading She took Vilet with her to a shop, and there purchased a much smaller basket, the weight of which when filled would not be burdensome to the girl.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I sometimes feel ole an' stiff in my jints an' my heft is kinder agin me in trompin'.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
spryadjectiveUS /spraɪ/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading Here's my granddaughter, an' she's spry as a cricket.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading I sometimes feel ole an' stiff in my jints an' my heft is kinder agin me in trompin'.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading Thus equipped she appeared before Mara at the usual hour with her grandchild, and began complacently: "Now, honey lam', you'se gwine to hab two strings to you'se bow.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She took Vilet with her to a shop, and there purchased a much smaller basket, the weight of which when filled would not be burdensome to the girl.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus equipped she appeared before Mara at the usual hour with her grandchild, and began complacently: "Now, honey lam', you'se gwine to hab two strings to you'se bow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took Vilet with her to a shop, and there purchased a much smaller basket, the weight of which when filled would not be burdensome to the girl.
trompin
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From this reading I sometimes feel ole an' stiff in my jints an' my heft is kinder agin me in trompin'.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Thus equipped she appeared before Mara at the usual hour with her grandchild, and began complacently: "Now, honey lam', you'se gwine to hab two strings to you'se bow.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Thus equipped she appeared before Mara at the usual hour with her grandchild, and began complacently: "Now, honey lam', you'se gwine to hab two strings to you'se bow.
Vilet
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From this reading She took Vilet with her to a shop, and there purchased a much smaller basket, the weight of which when filled would not be burdensome to the girl.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTAIN BODINE The next day was warm and sunny, and Aun' Sheba, rising much refreshed, felt herself equal to her duties in spite of her fears to the contrary.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading She took Vilet with her to a shop, and there purchased a much smaller basket, the weight of which when filled would not be burdensome to the girl.
at the time that
From this reading She took Vilet with her to a shop, and there purchased a much smaller basket, the weight of which when filled would not be burdensome to the girl.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She took Vilet with her to a shop, and there purchased a much smaller basket, the weight of which when filled would not be burdensome to the girl.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She took Vilet with her to a shop, and there purchased a much smaller basket, the weight of which when filled would not be burdensome to the girl.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She took Vilet with her to a shop, and there purchased a much smaller basket, the weight of which when filled would not be burdensome to the girl.
you'se
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From this reading Thus equipped she appeared before Mara at the usual hour with her grandchild, and began complacently: "Now, honey lam', you'se gwine to hab two strings to you'se bow.
