adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
adversitynounUS /ədˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
ain't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They ain't got to makin' calendars yet with the rainy day marked on 'em," he would say.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Billy Brue Finds His Man Each spring the old man grew restive and raw like an unbroken colt.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Billy Brue Finds His Man Each spring the old man grew restive and raw like an unbroken colt.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy Brue Finds His Man Each spring the old man grew restive and raw like an unbroken colt.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
Brue
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Billy Brue Finds His Man Each spring the old man grew restive and raw like an unbroken colt.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
calendarsnounUS /ˈkæləndərz/
plural of “calendar” — a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading "They ain't got to makin' calendars yet with the rainy day marked on 'em," he would say.
coltnounUS /koʊlt/
a young male horse under the age of four
From this reading Billy Brue Finds His Man Each spring the old man grew restive and raw like an unbroken colt.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Billy Brue Finds His Man Each spring the old man grew restive and raw like an unbroken colt.
emnounUS /em/
a quad with a square body
From this reading "They ain't got to makin' calendars yet with the rainy day marked on 'em," he would say.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
exhaustedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
FindsnounUS /faɪndz/
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Billy Brue Finds His Man Each spring the old man grew restive and raw like an unbroken colt.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "They ain't got to makin' calendars yet with the rainy day marked on 'em," he would say.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Billy Brue Finds His Man Each spring the old man grew restive and raw like an unbroken colt.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Billy Brue Finds His Man Each spring the old man grew restive and raw like an unbroken colt.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Billy Brue Finds His Man Each spring the old man grew restive and raw like an unbroken colt.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
makinnounUS /ˈmækɪn/
battles in World War II in the Pacific (November 1943); United States Marines took the islands from the Japanese after bitter fighting
From this reading "They ain't got to makin' calendars yet with the rainy day marked on 'em," he would say.
MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Billy Brue Finds His Man Each spring the old man grew restive and raw like an unbroken colt.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading "They ain't got to makin' calendars yet with the rainy day marked on 'em," he would say.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Billy Brue Finds His Man Each spring the old man grew restive and raw like an unbroken colt.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
pay-rock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
perniciousadjectiveUS /pərˈnɪʃəs/
exceedingly harmful
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
pleadingnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋ/
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading "They ain't got to makin' calendars yet with the rainy day marked on 'em," he would say.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading Billy Brue Finds His Man Each spring the old man grew restive and raw like an unbroken colt.
restiveadjectiveUS /ˈrestɪv/
being in a tense state
From this reading Billy Brue Finds His Man Each spring the old man grew restive and raw like an unbroken colt.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
sangnounUS /sæŋ/
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
sappedverbUS /sæpt/
inflected form of “sap” — deplete
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "They ain't got to makin' calendars yet with the rainy day marked on 'em," he would say.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
sleepingnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/
the state of being asleep
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading Billy Brue Finds His Man Each spring the old man grew restive and raw like an unbroken colt.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Billy Brue Finds His Man Each spring the old man grew restive and raw like an unbroken colt.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They ain't got to makin' calendars yet with the rainy day marked on 'em," he would say.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading Billy Brue Finds His Man Each spring the old man grew restive and raw like an unbroken colt.
uncontrollableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbəl/
difficult to solve or alleviate
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He alleged, further, that stocks and bonds were but shadows of wealth, that the old mines might any day become exhausted, and that security for the future lay only in having one member of the family, at least, looking up new pay-rock against the ever possible time of adversity.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading And when the distant mountain peaks began to swim in their summer haze, and the little rushing rivers sang to him, pleading that he come once more to follow them up, he became uncontrollable.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "They ain't got to makin' calendars yet with the rainy day marked on 'em," he would say.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Every year at this time he alleged, with a show of irritation, that his health was being sapped by the pernicious indulgence of sleeping on a bed inside a house.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading "They ain't got to makin' calendars yet with the rainy day marked on 'em," he would say.
