used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
Abe
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From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the manner of the invitation, the storekeeper gathered that there might be something interesting on foot, and he decided to go.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the former time Satan had moved the dogs, so the elder explained, to crowd under the exhorter's stand and engage in riotous disagreement.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From the manner of the invitation, the storekeeper gathered that there might be something interesting on foot, and he decided to go.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some changes had been made in the meeting-place since the gathering of the year before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Some changes had been made in the meeting-place since the gathering of the year before.
bumpedverbUS /bʌmpt/
past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Some changes had been made in the meeting-place since the gathering of the year before.
chewverbUS /tʃuː/
chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
ClarynounUS /ˈkleri/
aromatic herb of southern Europe; cultivated in Great Britain as a potherb and widely as an ornamental
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading At the former time Satan had moved the dogs, so the elder explained, to crowd under the exhorter's stand and engage in riotous disagreement.
recognizable; marked
From this reading From the manner of the invitation, the storekeeper gathered that there might be something interesting on foot, and he decided to go.
disagreementnounUS /dɪsəˈɡriːmənt/
a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
From this reading At the former time Satan had moved the dogs, so the elder explained, to crowd under the exhorter's stand and engage in riotous disagreement.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading At the former time Satan had moved the dogs, so the elder explained, to crowd under the exhorter's stand and engage in riotous disagreement.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading At the former time Satan had moved the dogs, so the elder explained, to crowd under the exhorter's stand and engage in riotous disagreement.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading At the former time Satan had moved the dogs, so the elder explained, to crowd under the exhorter's stand and engage in riotous disagreement.
exhorter's
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From this reading At the former time Satan had moved the dogs, so the elder explained, to crowd under the exhorter's stand and engage in riotous disagreement.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading At the former time Satan had moved the dogs, so the elder explained, to crowd under the exhorter's stand and engage in riotous disagreement.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading From the manner of the invitation, the storekeeper gathered that there might be something interesting on foot, and he decided to go.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading At the former time Satan had moved the dogs, so the elder explained, to crowd under the exhorter's stand and engage in riotous disagreement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the manner of the invitation, the storekeeper gathered that there might be something interesting on foot, and he decided to go.
brought together in one place
From this reading From the manner of the invitation, the storekeeper gathered that there might be something interesting on foot, and he decided to go.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Some changes had been made in the meeting-place since the gathering of the year before.
gnawverbUS /nɔː/
bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From the manner of the invitation, the storekeeper gathered that there might be something interesting on foot, and he decided to go.
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some changes had been made in the meeting-place since the gathering of the year before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the manner of the invitation, the storekeeper gathered that there might be something interesting on foot, and he decided to go.
hidesnounUS /haɪdz/
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some changes had been made in the meeting-place since the gathering of the year before.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading From the manner of the invitation, the storekeeper gathered that there might be something interesting on foot, and he decided to go.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading From the manner of the invitation, the storekeeper gathered that there might be something interesting on foot, and he decided to go.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
KITTYnounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Some changes had been made in the meeting-place since the gathering of the year before.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading From the manner of the invitation, the storekeeper gathered that there might be something interesting on foot, and he decided to go.
meeting-place
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From this reading Some changes had been made in the meeting-place since the gathering of the year before.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading From the manner of the invitation, the storekeeper gathered that there might be something interesting on foot, and he decided to go.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading At the former time Satan had moved the dogs, so the elder explained, to crowd under the exhorter's stand and engage in riotous disagreement.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the manner of the invitation, the storekeeper gathered that there might be something interesting on foot, and he decided to go.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the manner of the invitation, the storekeeper gathered that there might be something interesting on foot, and he decided to go.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
others
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From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
ParsonsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
preacher'snounUS /ˈpriːtʃərz/
possessive form of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
on the contrary
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
riotousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪətəs/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading At the former time Satan had moved the dogs, so the elder explained, to crowd under the exhorter's stand and engage in riotous disagreement.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading At the former time Satan had moved the dogs, so the elder explained, to crowd under the exhorter's stand and engage in riotous disagreement.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
SICadverbUS /sɪk/
intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Some changes had been made in the meeting-place since the gathering of the year before.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At the former time Satan had moved the dogs, so the elder explained, to crowd under the exhorter's stand and engage in riotous disagreement.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some changes had been made in the meeting-place since the gathering of the year before.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading From the manner of the invitation, the storekeeper gathered that there might be something interesting on foot, and he decided to go.
be standing; be upright
From this reading At the former time Satan had moved the dogs, so the elder explained, to crowd under the exhorter's stand and engage in riotous disagreement.
storekeepernounUS /ˈstɔːrkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading From the manner of the invitation, the storekeeper gathered that there might be something interesting on foot, and he decided to go.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From the manner of the invitation, the storekeeper gathered that there might be something interesting on foot, and he decided to go.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the former time Satan had moved the dogs, so the elder explained, to crowd under the exhorter's stand and engage in riotous disagreement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading At the former time Satan had moved the dogs, so the elder explained, to crowd under the exhorter's stand and engage in riotous disagreement.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "SIC 'EM, KITTY" The afternoon following his rather unwelcome visit to Clary Grove, Abe Lincoln was invited by Kit Parsons to attend religious services that night.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading In an endeavor to chew each others ears and gnaw holes in each others hides, they had bumped their backs onto the rude floor underneath the preacher's feet, and in other ways raised a disturbance.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Some changes had been made in the meeting-place since the gathering of the year before.
