Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

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From this reading "Which books that a-way," observed the Old Cattleman, "that is, story-books, is onfrequent in Wolfville."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

later than; following

From this reading After that I don't notice no volumes in the outfit, onless it's some drug books that Doc Peets has hived over where he camps.

in the past

From this reading Long Ago on the Rio Grande.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

move towards

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

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From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading "Which books that a-way," observed the Old Cattleman, "that is, story-books, is onfrequent in Wolfville."

small donkey used as a pack animal

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading After that I don't notice no volumes in the outfit, onless it's some drug books that Doc Peets has hived over where he camps.

a man who raises (or tends) cattle

From this reading "Which books that a-way," observed the Old Cattleman, "that is, story-books, is onfrequent in Wolfville."

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From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

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From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

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From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading He was curiously examining Stevenson's "Treasure Island," that he had taken from my hand.

third-person singular of “devour” — destroy completely

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading After that I don't notice no volumes in the outfit, onless it's some drug books that Doc Peets has hived over where he camps.

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From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

administer a drug to

From this reading After that I don't notice no volumes in the outfit, onless it's some drug books that Doc Peets has hived over where he camps.

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading He was curiously examining Stevenson's "Treasure Island," that he had taken from my hand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was curiously examining Stevenson's "Treasure Island," that he had taken from my hand.

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From this reading Long Ago on the Rio Grande.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He was curiously examining Stevenson's "Treasure Island," that he had taken from my hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He was curiously examining Stevenson's "Treasure Island," that he had taken from my hand.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading After that I don't notice no volumes in the outfit, onless it's some drug books that Doc Peets has hived over where he camps.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was curiously examining Stevenson's "Treasure Island," that he had taken from my hand.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

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From this reading After that I don't notice no volumes in the outfit, onless it's some drug books that Doc Peets has hived over where he camps.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Which books that a-way," observed the Old Cattleman, "that is, story-books, is onfrequent in Wolfville."

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Which books that a-way," observed the Old Cattleman, "that is, story-books, is onfrequent in Wolfville."

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading He was curiously examining Stevenson's "Treasure Island," that he had taken from my hand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

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From this reading After that I don't notice no volumes in the outfit, onless it's some drug books that Doc Peets has hived over where he camps.

immediately past

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

a room where books are kept

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

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 Long Ago on the Rio Grande.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He was curiously examining Stevenson's "Treasure Island," that he had taken from my hand.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

not any; not one

From this reading After that I don't notice no volumes in the outfit, onless it's some drug books that Doc Peets has hived over where he camps.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading After that I don't notice no volumes in the outfit, onless it's some drug books that Doc Peets has hived over where he camps.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "Which books that a-way," observed the Old Cattleman, "that is, story-books, is onfrequent in Wolfville."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Which books that a-way," observed the Old Cattleman, "that is, story-books, is onfrequent in Wolfville."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Long Ago on the Rio Grande.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Which books that a-way," observed the Old Cattleman, "that is, story-books, is onfrequent in Wolfville."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After that I don't notice no volumes in the outfit, onless it's some drug books that Doc Peets has hived over where he camps.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading After that I don't notice no volumes in the outfit, onless it's some drug books that Doc Peets has hived over where he camps.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

above and across; more than

From this reading After that I don't notice no volumes in the outfit, onless it's some drug books that Doc Peets has hived over where he camps.

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From this reading After that I don't notice no volumes in the outfit, onless it's some drug books that Doc Peets has hived over where he camps.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

plural of “recall” — a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading Long Ago on the Rio Grande.

English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

plural of “smell” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading After that I don't notice no volumes in the outfit, onless it's some drug books that Doc Peets has hived over where he camps.

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From this reading He was curiously examining Stevenson's "Treasure Island," that he had taken from my hand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Which books that a-way," observed the Old Cattleman, "that is, story-books, is onfrequent in Wolfville."

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He was curiously examining Stevenson's "Treasure Island," that he had taken from my hand.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Which books that a-way," observed the Old Cattleman, "that is, story-books, is onfrequent in Wolfville."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Long Ago on the Rio Grande.

United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading He was curiously examining Stevenson's "Treasure Island," that he had taken from my hand.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading After that I don't notice no volumes in the outfit, onless it's some drug books that Doc Peets has hived over where he camps.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was curiously examining Stevenson's "Treasure Island," that he had taken from my hand.

at the time that

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

in or at the place that

From this reading After that I don't notice no volumes in the outfit, onless it's some drug books that Doc Peets has hived over where he camps.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "Which books that a-way," observed the Old Cattleman, "that is, story-books, is onfrequent in Wolfville."

during the time that

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "The nearest approach to a Wolfville cirk'latin' library I recalls is a copy of 'Robinson Crusoe,' an' that don't last long, as one time when Texas Thompson leaves it layin' on a cha'r outside while he enters the Red Light for the usual purpose, a burro who's loafin' loose about the street, smells it, tastes it, approoves of it, an' tharupon devours it a heap.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Which books that a-way," observed the Old Cattleman, "that is, story-books, is onfrequent in Wolfville."