used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “I know my business.”
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From this reading “You can’t teach me no law,” scowled the constable.
chippedverbUS /tʃɪpt/
inflected form of “chip” — break off (a piece from a whole)
From this reading “’Way wide of the trail,” chipped in McGlory.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course you do,” went on Matt, signing to McGlory to let him do the talking.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Of course you do,” went on Matt, signing to McGlory to let him do the talking.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
HawkinsnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪnz/
English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Of course you do,” went on Matt, signing to McGlory to let him do the talking.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I know my business.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know my business.”
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading “You can’t teach me no law,” scowled the constable.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Of course you do,” went on Matt, signing to McGlory to let him do the talking.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
McGlory
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From this reading “’Way wide of the trail,” chipped in McGlory.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You can’t teach me no law,” scowled the constable.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I know my business.”
not any; not one
From this reading “You can’t teach me no law,” scowled the constable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Of course you do,” went on Matt, signing to McGlory to let him do the talking.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
scowledverbUS /skaʊld/
past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure
From this reading “You can’t teach me no law,” scowled the constable.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
signingnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading “Of course you do,” went on Matt, signing to McGlory to let him do the talking.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading “Of course you do,” went on Matt, signing to McGlory to let him do the talking.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading “You can’t teach me no law,” scowled the constable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading “’Way wide of the trail,” chipped in McGlory.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Of course you do,” went on Matt, signing to McGlory to let him do the talking.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading “’Way wide of the trail,” chipped in McGlory.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You can’t teach me no law,” scowled the constable.
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From this reading “Mr. Hawkins,” said Matt, attempting to argue the matter, and show the constable the error of his way, “you’re a little mistaken in this matter.”
