used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The constitution and bylaws were drafted and approved and sent to Atlanta to be printed by a coloured printing firm.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I'm gettin' along in years now and I've been hopin' that this problem that's cursin' the South would be settled befo' I passed on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE days that followed were full of interest for Kenneth and Jane.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Judge Stevenson prepared the articles of incorporation and did the necessary legal work, still refusing any pay for his services.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading The constitution and bylaws were drafted and approved and sent to Atlanta to be printed by a coloured printing firm.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Judge Stevenson prepared the articles of incorporation and did the necessary legal work, still refusing any pay for his services.
AtlantanounUS /ætˈlæntə/
state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War
From this reading The constitution and bylaws were drafted and approved and sent to Atlanta to be printed by a coloured printing firm.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The constitution and bylaws were drafted and approved and sent to Atlanta to be printed by a coloured printing firm.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I'm gettin' along in years now and I've been hopin' that this problem that's cursin' the South would be settled befo' I passed on.
befo
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From this reading I'm gettin' along in years now and I've been hopin' that this problem that's cursin' the South would be settled befo' I passed on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Kenneth had offered to pay him out of his own pocket, but the judge told him: "Keep your money, Ken, I c'n wait.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The constitution and bylaws were drafted and approved and sent to Atlanta to be printed by a coloured printing firm.
bylawsnounUS /ˈbaɪlɔːz/
plural of “bylaw” — a rule adopted by an organization in order to regulate its own affairs and the behavior of its members
From this reading The constitution and bylaws were drafted and approved and sent to Atlanta to be printed by a coloured printing firm.
c'n
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From this reading Kenneth had offered to pay him out of his own pocket, but the judge told him: "Keep your money, Ken, I c'n wait.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The constitution and bylaws were drafted and approved and sent to Atlanta to be printed by a coloured printing firm.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading The constitution and bylaws were drafted and approved and sent to Atlanta to be printed by a coloured printing firm.
cursin
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From this reading I'm gettin' along in years now and I've been hopin' that this problem that's cursin' the South would be settled befo' I passed on.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE days that followed were full of interest for Kenneth and Jane.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Judge Stevenson prepared the articles of incorporation and did the necessary legal work, still refusing any pay for his services.
draftedverbUS /ˈdræftɪd/
past form of “draft” — draw up an outline or sketch for something
From this reading The constitution and bylaws were drafted and approved and sent to Atlanta to be printed by a coloured printing firm.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The constitution and bylaws were drafted and approved and sent to Atlanta to be printed by a coloured printing firm.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE days that followed were full of interest for Kenneth and Jane.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE days that followed were full of interest for Kenneth and Jane.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE days that followed were full of interest for Kenneth and Jane.
gettin
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From this reading I'm gettin' along in years now and I've been hopin' that this problem that's cursin' the South would be settled befo' I passed on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kenneth had offered to pay him out of his own pocket, but the judge told him: "Keep your money, Ken, I c'n wait.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kenneth had offered to pay him out of his own pocket, but the judge told him: "Keep your money, Ken, I c'n wait.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Judge Stevenson prepared the articles of incorporation and did the necessary legal work, still refusing any pay for his services.
hopin
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From this reading I'm gettin' along in years now and I've been hopin' that this problem that's cursin' the South would be settled befo' I passed on.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Kenneth had offered to pay him out of his own pocket, but the judge told him: "Keep your money, Ken, I c'n wait.
I'm
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From this reading I'm gettin' along in years now and I've been hopin' that this problem that's cursin' the South would be settled befo' I passed on.
I've
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From this reading I'm gettin' along in years now and I've been hopin' that this problem that's cursin' the South would be settled befo' I passed on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I'm gettin' along in years now and I've been hopin' that this problem that's cursin' the South would be settled befo' I passed on.
incorporationnounUS /ˌɪnkɔːrpərˈeɪʃən/
consolidating two or more things; union in (or into) one body
From this reading Judge Stevenson prepared the articles of incorporation and did the necessary legal work, still refusing any pay for his services.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE days that followed were full of interest for Kenneth and Jane.
Jane
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From this reading THE days that followed were full of interest for Kenneth and Jane.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Judge Stevenson prepared the articles of incorporation and did the necessary legal work, still refusing any pay for his services.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Kenneth had offered to pay him out of his own pocket, but the judge told him: "Keep your money, Ken, I c'n wait.
KennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading Kenneth had offered to pay him out of his own pocket, but the judge told him: "Keep your money, Ken, I c'n wait.
Kenneth
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From this reading THE days that followed were full of interest for Kenneth and Jane.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Judge Stevenson prepared the articles of incorporation and did the necessary legal work, still refusing any pay for his services.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Kenneth had offered to pay him out of his own pocket, but the judge told him: "Keep your money, Ken, I c'n wait.
absolutely essential
From this reading Judge Stevenson prepared the articles of incorporation and did the necessary legal work, still refusing any pay for his services.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I'm gettin' along in years now and I've been hopin' that this problem that's cursin' the South would be settled befo' I passed on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE days that followed were full of interest for Kenneth and Jane.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Kenneth had offered to pay him out of his own pocket, but the judge told him: "Keep your money, Ken, I c'n wait.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I'm gettin' along in years now and I've been hopin' that this problem that's cursin' the South would be settled befo' I passed on.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Kenneth had offered to pay him out of his own pocket, but the judge told him: "Keep your money, Ken, I c'n wait.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Kenneth had offered to pay him out of his own pocket, but the judge told him: "Keep your money, Ken, I c'n wait.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I'm gettin' along in years now and I've been hopin' that this problem that's cursin' the South would be settled befo' I passed on.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Judge Stevenson prepared the articles of incorporation and did the necessary legal work, still refusing any pay for his services.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Kenneth had offered to pay him out of his own pocket, but the judge told him: "Keep your money, Ken, I c'n wait.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Judge Stevenson prepared the articles of incorporation and did the necessary legal work, still refusing any pay for his services.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading The constitution and bylaws were drafted and approved and sent to Atlanta to be printed by a coloured printing firm.
printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading The constitution and bylaws were drafted and approved and sent to Atlanta to be printed by a coloured printing firm.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading I'm gettin' along in years now and I've been hopin' that this problem that's cursin' the South would be settled befo' I passed on.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Judge Stevenson prepared the articles of incorporation and did the necessary legal work, still refusing any pay for his services.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The constitution and bylaws were drafted and approved and sent to Atlanta to be printed by a coloured printing firm.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Judge Stevenson prepared the articles of incorporation and did the necessary legal work, still refusing any pay for his services.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading I'm gettin' along in years now and I've been hopin' that this problem that's cursin' the South would be settled befo' I passed on.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I'm gettin' along in years now and I've been hopin' that this problem that's cursin' the South would be settled befo' I passed on.
StevensonnounUS /ˈstiːvənsən/
Scottish author (1850-1894)
From this reading Judge Stevenson prepared the articles of incorporation and did the necessary legal work, still refusing any pay for his services.
not in physical motion
From this reading Judge Stevenson prepared the articles of incorporation and did the necessary legal work, still refusing any pay for his services.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE days that followed were full of interest for Kenneth and Jane.
that's
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From this reading I'm gettin' along in years now and I've been hopin' that this problem that's cursin' the South would be settled befo' I passed on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE days that followed were full of interest for Kenneth and Jane.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I'm gettin' along in years now and I've been hopin' that this problem that's cursin' the South would be settled befo' I passed on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The constitution and bylaws were drafted and approved and sent to Atlanta to be printed by a coloured printing firm.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Kenneth had offered to pay him out of his own pocket, but the judge told him: "Keep your money, Ken, I c'n wait.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Kenneth had offered to pay him out of his own pocket, but the judge told him: "Keep your money, Ken, I c'n wait.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE days that followed were full of interest for Kenneth and Jane.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Judge Stevenson prepared the articles of incorporation and did the necessary legal work, still refusing any pay for his services.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I'm gettin' along in years now and I've been hopin' that this problem that's cursin' the South would be settled befo' I passed on.
a late time of life
From this reading I'm gettin' along in years now and I've been hopin' that this problem that's cursin' the South would be settled befo' I passed on.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Kenneth had offered to pay him out of his own pocket, but the judge told him: "Keep your money, Ken, I c'n wait.
