used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
ain't
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From this reading PLAIN OLD KITCHEN CHAP Mother’s furnished up the parlor--got a full, new haircloth set, And there ain’t a neater parlor in the county, now, I’ll bet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are doubts you know as to how it suited, But the tinker didn’t wait--he scooted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are doubts you know as to how it suited, But the tinker didn’t wait--he scooted.
have
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
BelowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading PLAIN OLD KITCHEN CHAP Mother’s furnished up the parlor--got a full, new haircloth set, And there ain’t a neater parlor in the county, now, I’ll bet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are doubts you know as to how it suited, But the tinker didn’t wait--he scooted.
a boy or man
From this reading PLAIN OLD KITCHEN CHAP Mother’s furnished up the parlor--got a full, new haircloth set, And there ain’t a neater parlor in the county, now, I’ll bet.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading PLAIN OLD KITCHEN CHAP Mother’s furnished up the parlor--got a full, new haircloth set, And there ain’t a neater parlor in the county, now, I’ll bet.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
didn't
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From this reading There are doubts you know as to how it suited, But the tinker didn’t wait--he scooted.
DisputingverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispute” — take exception to
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There are doubts you know as to how it suited, But the tinker didn’t wait--he scooted.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
epitaphnounUS /ˈepətæf/
an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there
From this reading He said, “I’ll give ye the other half Of that strictly fust-class epitaph.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For thus ran--whew!
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading PLAIN OLD KITCHEN CHAP Mother’s furnished up the parlor--got a full, new haircloth set, And there ain’t a neater parlor in the county, now, I’ll bet.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading PLAIN OLD KITCHEN CHAP Mother’s furnished up the parlor--got a full, new haircloth set, And there ain’t a neater parlor in the county, now, I’ll bet.
fust-class
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From this reading He said, “I’ll give ye the other half Of that strictly fust-class epitaph.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He said, “I’ll give ye the other half Of that strictly fust-class epitaph.”
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading PLAIN OLD KITCHEN CHAP Mother’s furnished up the parlor--got a full, new haircloth set, And there ain’t a neater parlor in the county, now, I’ll bet.
hairclothnoun
cloth woven from horsehair or camelhair; used for upholstery or stiffening in garments
From this reading PLAIN OLD KITCHEN CHAP Mother’s furnished up the parlor--got a full, new haircloth set, And there ain’t a neater parlor in the county, now, I’ll bet.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He said, “I’ll give ye the other half Of that strictly fust-class epitaph.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said, “I’ll give ye the other half Of that strictly fust-class epitaph.”
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
how
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From this reading There are doubts you know as to how it suited, But the tinker didn’t wait--he scooted.
I'll
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From this reading He said, “I’ll give ye the other half Of that strictly fust-class epitaph.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There are doubts you know as to how it suited, But the tinker didn’t wait--he scooted.
Keazle
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From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading PLAIN OLD KITCHEN CHAP Mother’s furnished up the parlor--got a full, new haircloth set, And there ain’t a neater parlor in the county, now, I’ll bet.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There are doubts you know as to how it suited, But the tinker didn’t wait--he scooted.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
Mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading PLAIN OLD KITCHEN CHAP Mother’s furnished up the parlor--got a full, new haircloth set, And there ain’t a neater parlor in the county, now, I’ll bet.
neateradjectiveUS /ˈniːtər/
comparative of “neat” — clean or organized
From this reading PLAIN OLD KITCHEN CHAP Mother’s furnished up the parlor--got a full, new haircloth set, And there ain’t a neater parlor in the county, now, I’ll bet.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading PLAIN OLD KITCHEN CHAP Mother’s furnished up the parlor--got a full, new haircloth set, And there ain’t a neater parlor in the county, now, I’ll bet.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading PLAIN OLD KITCHEN CHAP Mother’s furnished up the parlor--got a full, new haircloth set, And there ain’t a neater parlor in the county, now, I’ll bet.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He said, “I’ll give ye the other half Of that strictly fust-class epitaph.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He said, “I’ll give ye the other half Of that strictly fust-class epitaph.”
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading PLAIN OLD KITCHEN CHAP Mother’s furnished up the parlor--got a full, new haircloth set, And there ain’t a neater parlor in the county, now, I’ll bet.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading PLAIN OLD KITCHEN CHAP Mother’s furnished up the parlor--got a full, new haircloth set, And there ain’t a neater parlor in the county, now, I’ll bet.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading For thus ran--whew!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said, “I’ll give ye the other half Of that strictly fust-class epitaph.”
scooted
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From this reading There are doubts you know as to how it suited, But the tinker didn’t wait--he scooted.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading PLAIN OLD KITCHEN CHAP Mother’s furnished up the parlor--got a full, new haircloth set, And there ain’t a neater parlor in the county, now, I’ll bet.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading He said, “I’ll give ye the other half Of that strictly fust-class epitaph.”
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading There are doubts you know as to how it suited, But the tinker didn’t wait--he scooted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He said, “I’ll give ye the other half Of that strictly fust-class epitaph.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He said, “I’ll give ye the other half Of that strictly fust-class epitaph.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are doubts you know as to how it suited, But the tinker didn’t wait--he scooted.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading For thus ran--whew!
tinkerverbUS /ˈtɪŋkər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading There are doubts you know as to how it suited, But the tinker didn’t wait--he scooted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are doubts you know as to how it suited, But the tinker didn’t wait--he scooted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading PLAIN OLD KITCHEN CHAP Mother’s furnished up the parlor--got a full, new haircloth set, And there ain’t a neater parlor in the county, now, I’ll bet.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading There are doubts you know as to how it suited, But the tinker didn’t wait--he scooted.
weaselnounUS /ˈwiːzəl/
a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
whew
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From this reading For thus ran--whew!
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
which person or people
From this reading Verse number two: While angels hovered in the skies Disputing who should bear the prize, In slipped the devil like a weasel And Down Below he kicked old Keazle.”
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading He said, “I’ll give ye the other half Of that strictly fust-class epitaph.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There are doubts you know as to how it suited, But the tinker didn’t wait--he scooted.
