used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading What bullet would reach the souls of these river people who sang ribald songs, danced to lively music, and lived clear of all laws except the one they called "The Law," a deadly, large-calibre revolver or automatic pistol?
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His father had always declared that a sermon, to be effective, "must have one bullet fired straight."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What bullet would reach the souls of these river people who sang ribald songs, danced to lively music, and lived clear of all laws except the one they called "The Law," a deadly, large-calibre revolver or automatic pistol?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Neither his Bible nor his hurried glances from book to book which Nelia Crele had given him brought any suggestion which seemed feasible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I 'low I just got to talk to them like folks," he decided at last, and with that comforting decision went to sleep.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading What bullet would reach the souls of these river people who sang ribald songs, danced to lively music, and lived clear of all laws except the one they called "The Law," a deadly, large-calibre revolver or automatic pistol?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His father had always declared that a sermon, to be effective, "must have one bullet fired straight."
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Neither his Bible nor his hurried glances from book to book which Nelia Crele had given him brought any suggestion which seemed feasible.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Neither his Bible nor his hurried glances from book to book which Nelia Crele had given him brought any suggestion which seemed feasible.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Neither his Bible nor his hurried glances from book to book which Nelia Crele had given him brought any suggestion which seemed feasible.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading His father had always declared that a sermon, to be effective, "must have one bullet fired straight."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading What bullet would reach the souls of these river people who sang ribald songs, danced to lively music, and lived clear of all laws except the one they called "The Law," a deadly, large-calibre revolver or automatic pistol?
rid of obstructions
From this reading What bullet would reach the souls of these river people who sang ribald songs, danced to lively music, and lived clear of all laws except the one they called "The Law," a deadly, large-calibre revolver or automatic pistol?
comfortingadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
providing freedom from worry
From this reading "I 'low I just got to talk to them like folks," he decided at last, and with that comforting decision went to sleep.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
Crele
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From this reading Neither his Bible nor his hurried glances from book to book which Nelia Crele had given him brought any suggestion which seemed feasible.
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading What bullet would reach the souls of these river people who sang ribald songs, danced to lively music, and lived clear of all laws except the one they called "The Law," a deadly, large-calibre revolver or automatic pistol?
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading What bullet would reach the souls of these river people who sang ribald songs, danced to lively music, and lived clear of all laws except the one they called "The Law," a deadly, large-calibre revolver or automatic pistol?
recognizable; marked
From this reading "I 'low I just got to talk to them like folks," he decided at last, and with that comforting decision went to sleep.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading "I 'low I just got to talk to them like folks," he decided at last, and with that comforting decision went to sleep.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading His father had always declared that a sermon, to be effective, "must have one bullet fired straight."
characterized by great determination
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading His father had always declared that a sermon, to be effective, "must have one bullet fired straight."
ElijahnounUS /eˈlaɪdʒə/
a Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament who opposed the worship of idols; he was persecuted for rebuking Ahab and Jezebel (king and queen of Israel); he was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire (circa 9th century BC)
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
apart from; not including
From this reading What bullet would reach the souls of these river people who sang ribald songs, danced to lively music, and lived clear of all laws except the one they called "The Law," a deadly, large-calibre revolver or automatic pistol?
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father had always declared that a sermon, to be effective, "must have one bullet fired straight."
feasibleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːzəbəl/
capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
From this reading Neither his Bible nor his hurried glances from book to book which Nelia Crele had given him brought any suggestion which seemed feasible.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading His father had always declared that a sermon, to be effective, "must have one bullet fired straight."
your parents
From this reading "I 'low I just got to talk to them like folks," he decided at last, and with that comforting decision went to sleep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Neither his Bible nor his hurried glances from book to book which Nelia Crele had given him brought any suggestion which seemed feasible.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Neither his Bible nor his hurried glances from book to book which Nelia Crele had given him brought any suggestion which seemed feasible.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Neither his Bible nor his hurried glances from book to book which Nelia Crele had given him brought any suggestion which seemed feasible.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I 'low I just got to talk to them like folks," he decided at last, and with that comforting decision went to sleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Neither his Bible nor his hurried glances from book to book which Nelia Crele had given him brought any suggestion which seemed feasible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither his Bible nor his hurried glances from book to book which Nelia Crele had given him brought any suggestion which seemed feasible.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Neither his Bible nor his hurried glances from book to book which Nelia Crele had given him brought any suggestion which seemed feasible.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I 'low I just got to talk to them like folks," he decided at last, and with that comforting decision went to sleep.
and nothing more
From this reading "I 'low I just got to talk to them like folks," he decided at last, and with that comforting decision went to sleep.
large-calibre
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immediately past
From this reading "I 'low I just got to talk to them like folks," he decided at last, and with that comforting decision went to sleep.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading What bullet would reach the souls of these river people who sang ribald songs, danced to lively music, and lived clear of all laws except the one they called "The Law," a deadly, large-calibre revolver or automatic pistol?
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
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prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I 'low I just got to talk to them like folks," he decided at last, and with that comforting decision went to sleep.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading What bullet would reach the souls of these river people who sang ribald songs, danced to lively music, and lived clear of all laws except the one they called "The Law," a deadly, large-calibre revolver or automatic pistol?
full of life and energy
From this reading What bullet would reach the souls of these river people who sang ribald songs, danced to lively music, and lived clear of all laws except the one they called "The Law," a deadly, large-calibre revolver or automatic pistol?
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "I 'low I just got to talk to them like folks," he decided at last, and with that comforting decision went to sleep.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading What bullet would reach the souls of these river people who sang ribald songs, danced to lively music, and lived clear of all laws except the one they called "The Law," a deadly, large-calibre revolver or automatic pistol?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading His father had always declared that a sermon, to be effective, "must have one bullet fired straight."
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither his Bible nor his hurried glances from book to book which Nelia Crele had given him brought any suggestion which seemed feasible.
Nelia
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From this reading Neither his Bible nor his hurried glances from book to book which Nelia Crele had given him brought any suggestion which seemed feasible.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither his Bible nor his hurried glances from book to book which Nelia Crele had given him brought any suggestion which seemed feasible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What bullet would reach the souls of these river people who sang ribald songs, danced to lively music, and lived clear of all laws except the one they called "The Law," a deadly, large-calibre revolver or automatic pistol?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His father had always declared that a sermon, to be effective, "must have one bullet fired straight."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What bullet would reach the souls of these river people who sang ribald songs, danced to lively music, and lived clear of all laws except the one they called "The Law," a deadly, large-calibre revolver or automatic pistol?
ParsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
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ProphetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
Rasba
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From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
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revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading What bullet would reach the souls of these river people who sang ribald songs, danced to lively music, and lived clear of all laws except the one they called "The Law," a deadly, large-calibre revolver or automatic pistol?
ribaldnounUS /ˈraɪbɑːld/
a ribald person; someone who uses vulgar and offensive language
From this reading What bullet would reach the souls of these river people who sang ribald songs, danced to lively music, and lived clear of all laws except the one they called "The Law," a deadly, large-calibre revolver or automatic pistol?
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading What bullet would reach the souls of these river people who sang ribald songs, danced to lively music, and lived clear of all laws except the one they called "The Law," a deadly, large-calibre revolver or automatic pistol?
express in words
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Neither his Bible nor his hurried glances from book to book which Nelia Crele had given him brought any suggestion which seemed feasible.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "I 'low I just got to talk to them like folks," he decided at last, and with that comforting decision went to sleep.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading What bullet would reach the souls of these river people who sang ribald songs, danced to lively music, and lived clear of all laws except the one they called "The Law," a deadly, large-calibre revolver or automatic pistol?
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading What bullet would reach the souls of these river people who sang ribald songs, danced to lively music, and lived clear of all laws except the one they called "The Law," a deadly, large-calibre revolver or automatic pistol?
successive (without a break)
From this reading His father had always declared that a sermon, to be effective, "must have one bullet fired straight."
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Neither his Bible nor his hurried glances from book to book which Nelia Crele had given him brought any suggestion which seemed feasible.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I 'low I just got to talk to them like folks," he decided at last, and with that comforting decision went to sleep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His father had always declared that a sermon, to be effective, "must have one bullet fired straight."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I 'low I just got to talk to them like folks," he decided at last, and with that comforting decision went to sleep.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What bullet would reach the souls of these river people who sang ribald songs, danced to lively music, and lived clear of all laws except the one they called "The Law," a deadly, large-calibre revolver or automatic pistol?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I 'low I just got to talk to them like folks," he decided at last, and with that comforting decision went to sleep.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Neither his Bible nor his hurried glances from book to book which Nelia Crele had given him brought any suggestion which seemed feasible.
which person or people
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I 'low I just got to talk to them like folks," he decided at last, and with that comforting decision went to sleep.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Parson Elijah Rasba, the River Prophet, could not think what he would say to these river people who had determined to have a sermon for their Sabbath entertainment.
