121
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From this reading § 121 Not Vouched For as Absolutely Authentic This story probably isn’t true.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading § 121 Not Vouched For as Absolutely Authentic This story probably isn’t true.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The more I think it over, the more am I convinced that somewhere it lacks plausibility.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Pardner,” stated the barkeeper, “we’re out of lemons and likewise we’re shy on seltzer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading § 121 Not Vouched For as Absolutely Authentic This story probably isn’t true.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
AuthenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading § 121 Not Vouched For as Absolutely Authentic This story probably isn’t true.
barkeepernoun
an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
From this reading “Pardner,” stated the barkeeper, “we’re out of lemons and likewise we’re shy on seltzer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
for the reason that
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
BritonnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The more I think it over, the more am I convinced that somewhere it lacks plausibility.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
deemverbUS /diːm/
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
defectnounUS /ˈdiːfekt/
an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading § 121 Not Vouched For as Absolutely Authentic This story probably isn’t true.
foreignernounUS /ˈfɔːrənər/
a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
set up or found
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
I'll
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From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
isn't
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The more I think it over, the more am I convinced that somewhere it lacks plausibility.
and nothing more
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
lacksnounUS /læks/
plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading The more I think it over, the more am I convinced that somewhere it lacks plausibility.
lemonsnounUS /ˈlemənz/
plural of “lemon” — yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh
From this reading “Pardner,” stated the barkeeper, “we’re out of lemons and likewise we’re shy on seltzer.
in like or similar manner
From this reading “Pardner,” stated the barkeeper, “we’re out of lemons and likewise we’re shy on seltzer.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more I think it over, the more am I convinced that somewhere it lacks plausibility.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
not any; not one
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading § 121 Not Vouched For as Absolutely Authentic This story probably isn’t true.
notablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtəbli/
especially; in particular
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Pardner,” stated the barkeeper, “we’re out of lemons and likewise we’re shy on seltzer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Pardner,” stated the barkeeper, “we’re out of lemons and likewise we’re shy on seltzer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Pardner,” stated the barkeeper, “we’re out of lemons and likewise we’re shy on seltzer.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The more I think it over, the more am I convinced that somewhere it lacks plausibility.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
pantsnounUS /pænts/
(used in the plural) underpants worn by women
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
Pardnernoun
an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest
From this reading “Pardner,” stated the barkeeper, “we’re out of lemons and likewise we’re shy on seltzer.
plausibilitynounUS /ˌplɔːzɪˈbɪlɪti/
apparent validity
From this reading The more I think it over, the more am I convinced that somewhere it lacks plausibility.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading § 121 Not Vouched For as Absolutely Authentic This story probably isn’t true.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
seltzernounUS /ˈseltsər/
naturally effervescent mineral water
From this reading “Pardner,” stated the barkeeper, “we’re out of lemons and likewise we’re shy on seltzer.
servesnounUS /sɜːrvz/
plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading “Pardner,” stated the barkeeper, “we’re out of lemons and likewise we’re shy on seltzer.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
in or at or to some place
From this reading The more I think it over, the more am I convinced that somewhere it lacks plausibility.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading “Pardner,” stated the barkeeper, “we’re out of lemons and likewise we’re shy on seltzer.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading § 121 Not Vouched For as Absolutely Authentic This story probably isn’t true.
express in words
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The more I think it over, the more am I convinced that somewhere it lacks plausibility.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Pardner,” stated the barkeeper, “we’re out of lemons and likewise we’re shy on seltzer.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The more I think it over, the more am I convinced that somewhere it lacks plausibility.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading § 121 Not Vouched For as Absolutely Authentic This story probably isn’t true.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading § 121 Not Vouched For as Absolutely Authentic This story probably isn’t true.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
on a floor above
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
variationsnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
VouchedverbUS /vaʊtʃt/
past form of “vouch” — give personal assurance; guarantee
From this reading § 121 Not Vouched For as Absolutely Authentic This story probably isn’t true.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
we're
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From this reading “Pardner,” stated the barkeeper, “we’re out of lemons and likewise we’re shy on seltzer.
be dressed in
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
a Caucasian
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading But in spite of this defect I deem it worthy to be included in this collection, because, if it serves no other good purpose, it may give the visiting foreigner and notably the visiting Briton an idea of the size of this country and the variations of weather to be found within our boundaries at one time.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But I want you to feel at home; I tell you what I’ll do; I’ll just run upstairs to my trunk and get you a nice pair of white duck pants to wear.”
