used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
the state of being absent
From this reading Billy Muck, however, took a practical interest in the water-melons, and to incite him to water them in our absence, he was made a shareholder in the venture.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading The Maluka advised “waiting,” and the seeds coming up within a few days, Cheon, after expressing surprise, prophesied an early death or a fruitless life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Maluka advised “waiting,” and the seeds coming up within a few days, Cheon, after expressing surprise, prophesied an early death or a fruitless life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Maluka advised “waiting,” and the seeds coming up within a few days, Cheon, after expressing surprise, prophesied an early death or a fruitless life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
arrearsnounUS /ərˈɪrz/
the state of being behind in payments
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy Muck, however, took a practical interest in the water-melons, and to incite him to water them in our absence, he was made a shareholder in the venture.
bookkeepingnounUS /ˈbʊkkiːpɪŋ/
the activity of recording business transactions
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
bullocksnounUS /ˈbʊləks/
plural of “bullock” — young bull
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
ChairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
Cheon
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From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The Maluka advised “waiting,” and the seeds coming up within a few days, Cheon, after expressing surprise, prophesied an early death or a fruitless life.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
Dan
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From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
DandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Maluka advised “waiting,” and the seeds coming up within a few days, Cheon, after expressing surprise, prophesied an early death or a fruitless life.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The Maluka advised “waiting,” and the seeds coming up within a few days, Cheon, after expressing surprise, prophesied an early death or a fruitless life.
recognizable; marked
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
DirectorsnounUS /dərˈektərz/
plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The Maluka advised “waiting,” and the seeds coming up within a few days, Cheon, after expressing surprise, prophesied an early death or a fruitless life.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading The Maluka advised “waiting,” and the seeds coming up within a few days, Cheon, after expressing surprise, prophesied an early death or a fruitless life.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Maluka advised “waiting,” and the seeds coming up within a few days, Cheon, after expressing surprise, prophesied an early death or a fruitless life.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading The Maluka advised “waiting,” and the seeds coming up within a few days, Cheon, after expressing surprise, prophesied an early death or a fruitless life.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
gardeningnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənɪŋ/
the cultivation of plants
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Billy Muck, however, took a practical interest in the water-melons, and to incite him to water them in our absence, he was made a shareholder in the venture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Billy Muck, however, took a practical interest in the water-melons, and to incite him to water them in our absence, he was made a shareholder in the venture.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Billy Muck, however, took a practical interest in the water-melons, and to incite him to water them in our absence, he was made a shareholder in the venture.
inciteverbUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading Billy Muck, however, took a practical interest in the water-melons, and to incite him to water them in our absence, he was made a shareholder in the venture.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Billy Muck, however, took a practical interest in the water-melons, and to incite him to water them in our absence, he was made a shareholder in the venture.
LiabilitynounUS /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/
the state of being legally obliged and responsible
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Maluka advised “waiting,” and the seeds coming up within a few days, Cheon, after expressing surprise, prophesied an early death or a fruitless life.
luxuriantadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriənt/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Billy Muck, however, took a practical interest in the water-melons, and to incite him to water them in our absence, he was made a shareholder in the venture.
Maluka
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
missusnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
informal term of address for someone's wife
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
MuckverbUS /mʌk/
remove muck, clear away muck, as in a mine
From this reading Billy Muck, however, took a practical interest in the water-melons, and to incite him to water them in our absence, he was made a shareholder in the venture.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
north-westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
on one occasion
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Maluka advised “waiting,” and the seeds coming up within a few days, Cheon, after expressing surprise, prophesied an early death or a fruitless life.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Billy Muck, however, took a practical interest in the water-melons, and to incite him to water them in our absence, he was made a shareholder in the venture.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Billy Muck, however, took a practical interest in the water-melons, and to incite him to water them in our absence, he was made a shareholder in the venture.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
prophesiedverbUS /ˈprɑːfəsaɪd/
inflected form of “prophesy” — predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
From this reading The Maluka advised “waiting,” and the seeds coming up within a few days, Cheon, after expressing surprise, prophesied an early death or a fruitless life.
QuietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
RejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
scoffedverbUS /skɔːft/
past form of “scoff” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
scorning
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From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
seedsnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
shareholdernounUS /ˈʃerhoʊldər/
someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
From this reading Billy Muck, however, took a practical interest in the water-melons, and to incite him to water them in our absence, he was made a shareholder in the venture.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
StaffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
StockmannounUS /ˈstɑːkmən/
farmer who breed or raises livestock
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The Maluka advised “waiting,” and the seeds coming up within a few days, Cheon, after expressing surprise, prophesied an early death or a fruitless life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Billy Muck, however, took a practical interest in the water-melons, and to incite him to water them in our absence, he was made a shareholder in the venture.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Billy Muck, however, took a practical interest in the water-melons, and to incite him to water them in our absence, he was made a shareholder in the venture.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The Maluka advised “waiting,” and the seeds coming up within a few days, Cheon, after expressing surprise, prophesied an early death or a fruitless life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Billy Muck, however, took a practical interest in the water-melons, and to incite him to water them in our absence, he was made a shareholder in the venture.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Billy Muck, however, took a practical interest in the water-melons, and to incite him to water them in our absence, he was made a shareholder in the venture.
water-melon
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From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
water-melons
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From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
at the time that
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
a Caucasian
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dan and the Quiet Stockman went out to the north-west immediately, to “clean up there” before getting the bullocks together; but the Maluka, settling down to arrears of bookkeeping, with the Dandy at his right hand, Cheon once more took the missus under his wing feeding her up and scorning her gardening efforts.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The Maluka advised “waiting,” and the seeds coming up within a few days, Cheon, after expressing surprise, prophesied an early death or a fruitless life.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “The idea of a white woman thinking she could grow water-melons,” he scoffed, when I planted seeds, having decided on a carpet of luxuriant green to fill up the garden beds until the shrubs grew.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading As a natural result, the Staff, the Rejected, and the Shadows immediately applied for shares—pointing out that they too carried water to the plants—and the water-melon beds became the property of a Working Liability Company with the missus as Chairman of Directors.
