used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As each unfolded his past and expectations for the future there seemed to be a bond of mutual sympathy formed unlike the ordinary friendships.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The renewal of the acquaintance between Jack and Cal was an opportune one.
ain't
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From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The renewal of the acquaintance between Jack and Cal was an opportune one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The renewal of the acquaintance between Jack and Cal was an opportune one.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Jack," said Cal, confidentially, "I have laid up a good pile of 'dust' and got as likely a ranch outfit as any of 'em.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As each unfolded his past and expectations for the future there seemed to be a bond of mutual sympathy formed unlike the ordinary friendships.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As each unfolded his past and expectations for the future there seemed to be a bond of mutual sympathy formed unlike the ordinary friendships.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The renewal of the acquaintance between Jack and Cal was an opportune one.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading As each unfolded his past and expectations for the future there seemed to be a bond of mutual sympathy formed unlike the ordinary friendships.
Cal
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From this reading The renewal of the acquaintance between Jack and Cal was an opportune one.
confidentiallyadverbUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəli/
in a confidential manner
From this reading "Jack," said Cal, confidentially, "I have laid up a good pile of 'dust' and got as likely a ranch outfit as any of 'em.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
remove the dust from
From this reading "Jack," said Cal, confidentially, "I have laid up a good pile of 'dust' and got as likely a ranch outfit as any of 'em.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As each unfolded his past and expectations for the future there seemed to be a bond of mutual sympathy formed unlike the ordinary friendships.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "Jack," said Cal, confidentially, "I have laid up a good pile of 'dust' and got as likely a ranch outfit as any of 'em.
ESTES
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From this reading ESTES PARK.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading As each unfolded his past and expectations for the future there seemed to be a bond of mutual sympathy formed unlike the ordinary friendships.
fellersnounUS /ˈfelərz/
plural of “feller” — a person who fells trees
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As each unfolded his past and expectations for the future there seemed to be a bond of mutual sympathy formed unlike the ordinary friendships.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading As each unfolded his past and expectations for the future there seemed to be a bond of mutual sympathy formed unlike the ordinary friendships.
friendshipsnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading As each unfolded his past and expectations for the future there seemed to be a bond of mutual sympathy formed unlike the ordinary friendships.
yet to be or coming
From this reading As each unfolded his past and expectations for the future there seemed to be a bond of mutual sympathy formed unlike the ordinary friendships.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
the act of departing
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Jack," said Cal, confidentially, "I have laid up a good pile of 'dust' and got as likely a ranch outfit as any of 'em.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Jack," said Cal, confidentially, "I have laid up a good pile of 'dust' and got as likely a ranch outfit as any of 'em.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Jack," said Cal, confidentially, "I have laid up a good pile of 'dust' and got as likely a ranch outfit as any of 'em.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As each unfolded his past and expectations for the future there seemed to be a bond of mutual sympathy formed unlike the ordinary friendships.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Jack," said Cal, confidentially, "I have laid up a good pile of 'dust' and got as likely a ranch outfit as any of 'em.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The renewal of the acquaintance between Jack and Cal was an opportune one.
set down according to a plan
From this reading "Jack," said Cal, confidentially, "I have laid up a good pile of 'dust' and got as likely a ranch outfit as any of 'em.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "Jack," said Cal, confidentially, "I have laid up a good pile of 'dust' and got as likely a ranch outfit as any of 'em.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading As each unfolded his past and expectations for the future there seemed to be a bond of mutual sympathy formed unlike the ordinary friendships.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The renewal of the acquaintance between Jack and Cal was an opportune one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The renewal of the acquaintance between Jack and Cal was an opportune one.
opportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading The renewal of the acquaintance between Jack and Cal was an opportune one.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading As each unfolded his past and expectations for the future there seemed to be a bond of mutual sympathy formed unlike the ordinary friendships.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading "Jack," said Cal, confidentially, "I have laid up a good pile of 'dust' and got as likely a ranch outfit as any of 'em.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading ESTES PARK.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading As each unfolded his past and expectations for the future there seemed to be a bond of mutual sympathy formed unlike the ordinary friendships.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading "Jack," said Cal, confidentially, "I have laid up a good pile of 'dust' and got as likely a ranch outfit as any of 'em.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading "Jack," said Cal, confidentially, "I have laid up a good pile of 'dust' and got as likely a ranch outfit as any of 'em.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading The renewal of the acquaintance between Jack and Cal was an opportune one.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Jack," said Cal, confidentially, "I have laid up a good pile of 'dust' and got as likely a ranch outfit as any of 'em.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As each unfolded his past and expectations for the future there seemed to be a bond of mutual sympathy formed unlike the ordinary friendships.
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading As each unfolded his past and expectations for the future there seemed to be a bond of mutual sympathy formed unlike the ordinary friendships.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
talkersnounUS /ˈtɔːkərz/
plural of “talker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The renewal of the acquaintance between Jack and Cal was an opportune one.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As each unfolded his past and expectations for the future there seemed to be a bond of mutual sympathy formed unlike the ordinary friendships.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As each unfolded his past and expectations for the future there seemed to be a bond of mutual sympathy formed unlike the ordinary friendships.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading As each unfolded his past and expectations for the future there seemed to be a bond of mutual sympathy formed unlike the ordinary friendships.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading As each unfolded his past and expectations for the future there seemed to be a bond of mutual sympathy formed unlike the ordinary friendships.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Jack," said Cal, confidentially, "I have laid up a good pile of 'dust' and got as likely a ranch outfit as any of 'em.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The renewal of the acquaintance between Jack and Cal was an opportune one.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading I ain't so much on talk as some fellers with slippery tongues, neither is any one going to get the worst of it as they do what deals with some of them slippery talkers.
