used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading Even to Nance's admiring eye he looked dirtier and more ragged than usual, and his scowl deepened as she approached.
ain't
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From this reading "I ain't goin'," he said.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Even to Nance's admiring eye he looked dirtier and more ragged than usual, and his scowl deepened as she approached.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes, you are, too.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even to Nance's admiring eye he looked dirtier and more ragged than usual, and his scowl deepened as she approached.
on or to one side
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
BUTTERNUTnoun
North American walnut tree having light-brown wood and edible nuts; source of a light-brown dye
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
chieftainnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
Dan
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From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading Even to Nance's admiring eye he looked dirtier and more ragged than usual, and his scowl deepened as she approached.
deposedverbUS /dɪˈpoʊzd/
past form of “depose” — force to leave (an office)
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
dirtieradjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrtiər/
comparative of “dirty” — soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Even to Nance's admiring eye he looked dirtier and more ragged than usual, and his scowl deepened as she approached.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
divisible by two
From this reading Even to Nance's admiring eye he looked dirtier and more ragged than usual, and his scowl deepened as she approached.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
the organ of sight
From this reading Even to Nance's admiring eye he looked dirtier and more ragged than usual, and his scowl deepened as she approached.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
goin
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From this reading "I ain't goin'," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even to Nance's admiring eye he looked dirtier and more ragged than usual, and his scowl deepened as she approached.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I ain't goin'," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
inconsequentlyadverb
lacking consequence
From this reading Why not?" said Nance, inconsequently.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
a narrow way or road
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Even to Nance's admiring eye he looked dirtier and more ragged than usual, and his scowl deepened as she approached.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Even to Nance's admiring eye he looked dirtier and more ragged than usual, and his scowl deepened as she approached.
NancenounUS /næns/
offensive term for a homosexual man
From this reading Why not?" said Nance, inconsequently.
Nance's
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From this reading Even to Nance's admiring eye he looked dirtier and more ragged than usual, and his scowl deepened as she approached.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why not?" said Nance, inconsequently.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Even to Nance's admiring eye he looked dirtier and more ragged than usual, and his scowl deepened as she approached.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I ain't goin'," he said.
sanctionedadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋkʃənd/
conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
scowlnounUS /skaʊl/
a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading Even to Nance's admiring eye he looked dirtier and more ragged than usual, and his scowl deepened as she approached.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even to Nance's admiring eye he looked dirtier and more ragged than usual, and his scowl deepened as she approached.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Even to Nance's admiring eye he looked dirtier and more ragged than usual, and his scowl deepened as she approached.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even to Nance's admiring eye he looked dirtier and more ragged than usual, and his scowl deepened as she approached.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Yes, you are, too.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Even to Nance's admiring eye he looked dirtier and more ragged than usual, and his scowl deepened as she approached.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading BUTTERNUT LANE At the corner Dan Lewis stood aside like a deposed chieftain while his companions knelt in an excited ring, engrossed in a game sanctioned by custom and forbidden by law.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why not?" said Nance, inconsequently.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, you are, too.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes, you are, too.
