1843
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From this reading Pineville, February 24th, 1843.
24th
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From this reading Pineville, February 24th, 1843.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In other words, I’s a married man!
afore
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From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
ain't
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From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
(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 I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
b'lieve
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From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
give a benediction to
From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
consumation
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From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
dearly loved
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
devotedlyadverb
with devotion
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
didn't
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From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
don't
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From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
at any time
From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Pineville, February 24th, 1843.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
how
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From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
I'snounUS /aɪz/
possessive form of “i” — a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)
From this reading In other words, I’s a married man!
I've
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From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In other words, I’s a married man!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
immediately past
From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
held dear
From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In other words, I’s a married man!
joined in matrimony
From this reading In other words, I’s a married man!
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
nite
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From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
not any; not one
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In other words, I’s a married man!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
Pineville
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From this reading Pineville, February 24th, 1843.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
promis
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From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
ralenoun
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
ritenounUS /raɪt/
an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
term of address for a man
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
express in words
From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
a special situation
From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Bless her little sole, I didn’t think I loved her half so good as I do; but to tell you the rale truth, I do b’lieve I’ve ben almost out of my senses ever sense nite afore last.
tuckverbUS /tʌk/
fit snugly into
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
twenty-secondadjective
coming next after the twenty-first in position
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
wasn't
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From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Dear Sir, I am too happy and no mistake—the twenty-second of February is over, and the “consumation so devotedly to be wished for” is tuck place.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In other words, I’s a married man!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I ain’t in no situation to tell you all how the thing tuck place, not by no means, and if it wasn’t for my promis, I don’t b’lieve I could keep away from my wife long enough to rite you a letter.
