used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had turned to Farley, his big red face and pale blue eyes suddenly sober.
avowalnoun
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Well, Dad," he boomed, "guess we'd better hold a seance and git Brother Cochise back into a proper spiritual frame of mind.
BARGAINnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Well, Dad," he boomed, "guess we'd better hold a seance and git Brother Cochise back into a proper spiritual frame of mind.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had turned to Farley, his big red face and pale blue eyes suddenly sober.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He had turned to Farley, his big red face and pale blue eyes suddenly sober.
boomedverbUS /buːmd/
past form of “boom” — make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading "Well, Dad," he boomed, "guess we'd better hold a seance and git Brother Cochise back into a proper spiritual frame of mind.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Well, Dad," he boomed, "guess we'd better hold a seance and git Brother Cochise back into a proper spiritual frame of mind.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
Cochisenoun
Apache leader of the resistance to United States troops in Arizona (1812-1874)
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
contemptuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtemptʃwəsli/
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading Slade either did not see the movement, or, if he did, he contemptuously disregarded its menace.
convertingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading I got some converting work for him to go out and do."
prepare a hot meal
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Well, Dad," he boomed, "guess we'd better hold a seance and git Brother Cochise back into a proper spiritual frame of mind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Slade either did not see the movement, or, if he did, he contemptuously disregarded its menace.
disregardedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
not noticed inadvertently
From this reading Slade either did not see the movement, or, if he did, he contemptuously disregarded its menace.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I got some converting work for him to go out and do."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
one or the other of two
From this reading Slade either did not see the movement, or, if he did, he contemptuously disregarded its menace.
Elsie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had turned to Farley, his big red face and pale blue eyes suddenly sober.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had turned to Farley, his big red face and pale blue eyes suddenly sober.
Farley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had turned to Farley, his big red face and pale blue eyes suddenly sober.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I got some converting work for him to go out and do."
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading "Well, Dad," he boomed, "guess we'd better hold a seance and git Brother Cochise back into a proper spiritual frame of mind.
gitnounUS /ɡɪt/
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading "Well, Dad," he boomed, "guess we'd better hold a seance and git Brother Cochise back into a proper spiritual frame of mind.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I got some converting work for him to go out and do."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Well, Dad," he boomed, "guess we'd better hold a seance and git Brother Cochise back into a proper spiritual frame of mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had turned to Farley, his big red face and pale blue eyes suddenly sober.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Slade either did not see the movement, or, if he did, he contemptuously disregarded its menace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had turned to Farley, his big red face and pale blue eyes suddenly sober.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Well, Dad," he boomed, "guess we'd better hold a seance and git Brother Cochise back into a proper spiritual frame of mind.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I got some converting work for him to go out and do."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Slade either did not see the movement, or, if he did, he contemptuously disregarded its menace.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Well, Dad," he boomed, "guess we'd better hold a seance and git Brother Cochise back into a proper spiritual frame of mind.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Slade either did not see the movement, or, if he did, he contemptuously disregarded its menace.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Well, Dad," he boomed, "guess we'd better hold a seance and git Brother Cochise back into a proper spiritual frame of mind.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Slade either did not see the movement, or, if he did, he contemptuously disregarded its menace.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Slade either did not see the movement, or, if he did, he contemptuously disregarded its menace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Slade either did not see the movement, or, if he did, he contemptuously disregarded its menace.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading He had turned to Farley, his big red face and pale blue eyes suddenly sober.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading "Well, Dad," he boomed, "guess we'd better hold a seance and git Brother Cochise back into a proper spiritual frame of mind.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He had turned to Farley, his big red face and pale blue eyes suddenly sober.
seancenounUS /ˈseɪɑːns/
a meeting of spiritualists
From this reading "Well, Dad," he boomed, "guess we'd better hold a seance and git Brother Cochise back into a proper spiritual frame of mind.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Slade either did not see the movement, or, if he did, he contemptuously disregarded its menace.
sheathnounUS /ʃiːθ/
a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
Slade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading He had turned to Farley, his big red face and pale blue eyes suddenly sober.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I got some converting work for him to go out and do."
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading "Well, Dad," he boomed, "guess we'd better hold a seance and git Brother Cochise back into a proper spiritual frame of mind.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He had turned to Farley, his big red face and pale blue eyes suddenly sober.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had turned to Farley, his big red face and pale blue eyes suddenly sober.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He had turned to Farley, his big red face and pale blue eyes suddenly sober.
we'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, Dad," he boomed, "guess we'd better hold a seance and git Brother Cochise back into a proper spiritual frame of mind.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Dad," he boomed, "guess we'd better hold a seance and git Brother Cochise back into a proper spiritual frame of mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A BARGAIN During the meal prepared by Elsie a solemn avowal by Slade that the cook must go home with him brought the knife of Cochise half out of its sheath.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I got some converting work for him to go out and do."
