used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BUYS A BOAT AND BECOMES A SAILOR.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Cutting cord wood" sounded tough to me, but I finally agreed to try it a round or two, for I hated the idea of being "busted."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BUYS A BOAT AND BECOMES A SAILOR.
any thing at all
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading BUYS A BOAT AND BECOMES A SAILOR.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Cutting cord wood" sounded tough to me, but I finally agreed to try it a round or two, for I hated the idea of being "busted."
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading BUYS A BOAT AND BECOMES A SAILOR.
brandingnounUS /ˈbrændɪŋ/
the act of stigmatizing
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
bustedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌstɪd/
out of working order (“busted” is an informal substitute for “broken”)
From this reading "Cutting cord wood" sounded tough to me, but I finally agreed to try it a round or two, for I hated the idea of being "busted."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
BUYSnounUS /baɪz/
plural of “buy” — an advantageous purchase
From this reading BUYS A BOAT AND BECOMES A SAILOR.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
couldn't
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From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
dabblingverbUS /ˈdæbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “dabble” — dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading "Cutting cord wood" sounded tough to me, but I finally agreed to try it a round or two, for I hated the idea of being "busted."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
gentnounUS /dʒent/
informal abbreviation of “gentleman”
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
destroyed or killed
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
death of a person
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
GrimesnounUS /ɡraɪmz/
plural of “grime” — the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading "Cutting cord wood" sounded tough to me, but I finally agreed to try it a round or two, for I hated the idea of being "busted."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Cutting cord wood" sounded tough to me, but I finally agreed to try it a round or two, for I hated the idea of being "busted."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
the force of workers available
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Cutting cord wood" sounded tough to me, but I finally agreed to try it a round or two, for I hated the idea of being "busted."
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Cutting cord wood" sounded tough to me, but I finally agreed to try it a round or two, for I hated the idea of being "busted."
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "Cutting cord wood" sounded tough to me, but I finally agreed to try it a round or two, for I hated the idea of being "busted."
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading BUYS A BOAT AND BECOMES A SAILOR.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading "Cutting cord wood" sounded tough to me, but I finally agreed to try it a round or two, for I hated the idea of being "busted."
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
ticknounUS /tɪk/
a metallic tapping sound
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading "Cutting cord wood" sounded tough to me, but I finally agreed to try it a round or two, for I hated the idea of being "busted."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Cutting cord wood" sounded tough to me, but I finally agreed to try it a round or two, for I hated the idea of being "busted."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Cutting cord wood" sounded tough to me, but I finally agreed to try it a round or two, for I hated the idea of being "busted."
except if; if not
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Mr. Grimes was to advance me about two weeks provisions on "tick," so I concluded I couldn't lose anything--unless it was a few pounds of muscle and I had grave doubts about that, for I knew my failing when it came to dabbling in wood.
at the time that
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
in or at the place that
From this reading A three days' ride brought me to Grimes' ranch where I hoped to strike a job, but the old gent' informed me that he was full handed--had more men than he really needed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he offered me a job cutting cord wood at a dollar a cord until there should be an opening for me, which he thought would be when the branding outfit arrived from Jackson county where it had gone quite a while before.
