a-rattlin
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From this reading "Glad you're in time, sir, and to 'ear the dibs a-rattlin' in your pockets."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I make out I owe you about ten shillings, Raffles."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Raffles was waiting for him in the stables, and he was very friendly and familiar, which always annoyed Jack immensely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Raffles was waiting for him in the stables, and he was very friendly and familiar, which always annoyed Jack immensely.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Raffles was waiting for him in the stables, and he was very friendly and familiar, which always annoyed Jack immensely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because they'll rattle in yours, soon, I suppose.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
dibsnounUS /dɪbz/
a claim of rights
From this reading "Glad you're in time, sir, and to 'ear the dibs a-rattlin' in your pockets."
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "Glad you're in time, sir, and to 'ear the dibs a-rattlin' in your pockets."
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Raffles was waiting for him in the stables, and he was very friendly and familiar, which always annoyed Jack immensely.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Raffles was waiting for him in the stables, and he was very friendly and familiar, which always annoyed Jack immensely.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Raffles was waiting for him in the stables, and he was very friendly and familiar, which always annoyed Jack immensely.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Glad you're in time, sir, and to 'ear the dibs a-rattlin' in your pockets."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Raffles was waiting for him in the stables, and he was very friendly and familiar, which always annoyed Jack immensely.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Raffles was waiting for him in the stables, and he was very friendly and familiar, which always annoyed Jack immensely.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Because they'll rattle in yours, soon, I suppose.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Raffles was waiting for him in the stables, and he was very friendly and familiar, which always annoyed Jack immensely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
a small worthless amount
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
jinglingadjective
having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
immediately past
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
LodestonenounUS /ˈloʊdstoʊn/
a permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be attracted magnetically
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
engage in
From this reading I make out I owe you about ten shillings, Raffles."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I make out I owe you about ten shillings, Raffles."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading I make out I owe you about ten shillings, Raffles."
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
RAFFLESnounUS /ˈræfəlz/
British colonial administrator who founded Singapore (1781-1826)
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading "Because they'll rattle in yours, soon, I suppose.
relieve from
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Glad you're in time, sir, and to 'ear the dibs a-rattlin' in your pockets."
in the near future
From this reading "Because they'll rattle in yours, soon, I suppose.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading Raffles was waiting for him in the stables, and he was very friendly and familiar, which always annoyed Jack immensely.
express a supposition
From this reading "Because they'll rattle in yours, soon, I suppose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I make out I owe you about ten shillings, Raffles."
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
they'll
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From this reading "Because they'll rattle in yours, soon, I suppose.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Glad you're in time, sir, and to 'ear the dibs a-rattlin' in your pockets."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
precisely as stated
From this reading Raffles was waiting for him in the stables, and he was very friendly and familiar, which always annoyed Jack immensely.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Raffles was waiting for him in the stables, and he was very friendly and familiar, which always annoyed Jack immensely.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Raffles was waiting for him in the stables, and he was very friendly and familiar, which always annoyed Jack immensely.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RAFFLES' BILL It was with hearty thankfulness at the idea of being finally rid of Raffles that Jack walked over to the "Lodestone" by himself on the Thursday, jingling his last few shillings in his pockets.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I make out I owe you about ten shillings, Raffles."
you're
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From this reading "Glad you're in time, sir, and to 'ear the dibs a-rattlin' in your pockets."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Glad you're in time, sir, and to 'ear the dibs a-rattlin' in your pockets."
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "Because they'll rattle in yours, soon, I suppose.
