used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You-all suttinly did warm old Arcturum a li'l bit dis mawnin', Mistah Mehywethah!"
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Samson patted the neck of the spirited animal, which tossed its head and turned an eye to its late rider.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Samson patted the neck of the spirited animal, which tossed its head and turned an eye to its late rider.
Arcturum
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From this reading "You-all suttinly did warm old Arcturum a li'l bit dis mawnin', Mistah Mehywethah!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "You-all suttinly did warm old Arcturum a li'l bit dis mawnin', Mistah Mehywethah!"
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "You-all suttinly did warm old Arcturum a li'l bit dis mawnin', Mistah Mehywethah!"
disnounUS /dɪs/
(Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades
From this reading "You-all suttinly did warm old Arcturum a li'l bit dis mawnin', Mistah Mehywethah!"
dismounted
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From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
the organ of sight
From this reading Samson patted the neck of the spirited animal, which tossed its head and turned an eye to its late rider.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Samson patted the neck of the spirited animal, which tossed its head and turned an eye to its late rider.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, and see that you rub him well.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
horse'snounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Samson patted the neck of the spirited animal, which tossed its head and turned an eye to its late rider.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
Jefferson'snounUS /ˈdʒefərsənz/
possessive form of “jefferson” — 3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Samson patted the neck of the spirited animal, which tossed its head and turned an eye to its late rider.
li'l
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From this reading "You-all suttinly did warm old Arcturum a li'l bit dis mawnin', Mistah Mehywethah!"
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
mawnin
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From this reading "You-all suttinly did warm old Arcturum a li'l bit dis mawnin', Mistah Mehywethah!"
Mehywethah
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From this reading "You-all suttinly did warm old Arcturum a li'l bit dis mawnin', Mistah Mehywethah!"
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
Mistah
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From this reading "You-all suttinly did warm old Arcturum a li'l bit dis mawnin', Mistah Mehywethah!"
a form of address for a man
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Samson patted the neck of the spirited animal, which tossed its head and turned an eye to its late rider.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "You-all suttinly did warm old Arcturum a li'l bit dis mawnin', Mistah Mehywethah!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Samson patted the neck of the spirited animal, which tossed its head and turned an eye to its late rider.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Samson patted the neck of the spirited animal, which tossed its head and turned an eye to its late rider.
rubverbUS /rʌb/
move over something with pressure
From this reading "Yes, and see that you rub him well.
SamsonnounUS /ˈsæmsən/
(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Yes, and see that you rub him well.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Samson patted the neck of the spirited animal, which tossed its head and turned an eye to its late rider.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
suttinly
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From this reading "You-all suttinly did warm old Arcturum a li'l bit dis mawnin', Mistah Mehywethah!"
sweat-mark
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From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes, and see that you rub him well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Samson patted the neck of the spirited animal, which tossed its head and turned an eye to its late rider.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Samson patted the neck of the spirited animal, which tossed its head and turned an eye to its late rider.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Samson patted the neck of the spirited animal, which tossed its head and turned an eye to its late rider.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading "You-all suttinly did warm old Arcturum a li'l bit dis mawnin', Mistah Mehywethah!"
accept gladly
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Yes, and see that you rub him well.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Samson patted the neck of the spirited animal, which tossed its head and turned an eye to its late rider.
whitestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtɪst/
superlative of “white” — being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
which person or people
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
the words that are spoken
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, and see that you rub him well.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes, and see that you rub him well.
You-all
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From this reading "You-all suttinly did warm old Arcturum a li'l bit dis mawnin', Mistah Mehywethah!"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY There stood waiting near the gate one of Mr. Jefferson's private servants, Samson, who took the young man's rein, grinning with his usual familiar words of welcome as the secretary dismounted from his horse.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mind you, if Mr. Jefferson finds that his whitest handkerchief shows a sweat-mark from the horse's hide he will cut off both your black ears for you, Samson--and very likely your head along with them.
