adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
AnyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Any spinster can teach kids _C-a-t_, Cat, but only one in several thousand can be the prettiest bride in Kalamazoo.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Any spinster can teach kids _C-a-t_, Cat, but only one in several thousand can be the prettiest bride in Kalamazoo.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
BIGadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
bridenounUS /braɪd/
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading “Any spinster can teach kids _C-a-t_, Cat, but only one in several thousand can be the prettiest bride in Kalamazoo.”
burdennounUS /ˈbɜːrdən/
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Any spinster can teach kids _C-a-t_, Cat, but only one in several thousand can be the prettiest bride in Kalamazoo.”
C-a-t
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Any spinster can teach kids _C-a-t_, Cat, but only one in several thousand can be the prettiest bride in Kalamazoo.”
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Any spinster can teach kids _C-a-t_, Cat, but only one in several thousand can be the prettiest bride in Kalamazoo.”
CatnounUS /kæt/
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading “Any spinster can teach kids _C-a-t_, Cat, but only one in several thousand can be the prettiest bride in Kalamazoo.”
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
COUNTRYnounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
DnounUS /diː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
domesticitynounUS /ˌdoʊmeˈstɪsəti/
the quality of being domestic or domesticated
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
HelennounUS /ˈhelən/
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
HORNnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think not.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Any spinster can teach kids _C-a-t_, Cat, but only one in several thousand can be the prettiest bride in Kalamazoo.”
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
KalamazoonounUS /ˌkæləməˈzuː/
a town in southwest Michigan
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
kidsnounUS /kɪdz/
plural of “kid” — a young person of either sex
From this reading “Any spinster can teach kids _C-a-t_, Cat, but only one in several thousand can be the prettiest bride in Kalamazoo.”
KINGnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
lawyernounUS /ˈlɔːjər/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading When her lawyer proposed to put the ranch on the market Miss Helen had a word to say.
LazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
marketnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading When her lawyer proposed to put the ranch on the market Miss Helen had a word to say.
Messiter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
MichigannounUS /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When her lawyer proposed to put the ranch on the market Miss Helen had a word to say.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
NonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When her lawyer proposed to put the ranch on the market Miss Helen had a word to say.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Any spinster can teach kids _C-a-t_, Cat, but only one in several thousand can be the prettiest bride in Kalamazoo.”
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading “Any spinster can teach kids _C-a-t_, Cat, but only one in several thousand can be the prettiest bride in Kalamazoo.”
plaintnoun
(United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “Any spinster can teach kids _C-a-t_, Cat, but only one in several thousand can be the prettiest bride in Kalamazoo.”
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading When her lawyer proposed to put the ranch on the market Miss Helen had a word to say.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When her lawyer proposed to put the ranch on the market Miss Helen had a word to say.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading When her lawyer proposed to put the ranch on the market Miss Helen had a word to say.
schoolmarmnoun
a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
spinsternounUS /ˈspɪnstər/
an elderly unmarried woman
From this reading “Any spinster can teach kids _C-a-t_, Cat, but only one in several thousand can be the prettiest bride in Kalamazoo.”
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
teachverbUS /tiːtʃ/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading “Any spinster can teach kids _C-a-t_, Cat, but only one in several thousand can be the prettiest bride in Kalamazoo.”
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think not.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading “Any spinster can teach kids _C-a-t_, Cat, but only one in several thousand can be the prettiest bride in Kalamazoo.”
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
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From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When her lawyer proposed to put the ranch on the market Miss Helen had a word to say.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading When her lawyer proposed to put the ranch on the market Miss Helen had a word to say.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
WyomingnounUS /ˌwaɪˈoʊmɪŋ/
a state in the western United States; mountainous in the west and north with the Great Plains in the east
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
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From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading None of them, however, had been able to drive the point sufficiently home, and it is probable that she would have continued to devote herself to Young America if an uncle she had never seen had not died without a will and left her a ranch in Wyoming yclept the Lazy D.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG HORN COUNTRY Two months before this time Helen Messiter had been serenely teaching a second grade at Kalamazoo, Michigan, notwithstanding the earnest efforts of several youths of that city to induce her to retire to domesticity “What’s the use of being a schoolmarm?” had been the burden of their plaint.
