aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hear lots 'bout Everglades, an' go down coast with sponger on sailboat, tuh see if worth while.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I was 'long that trip down tuh gulf; an' McGee, he send me back with other men.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
boutnounUS /baʊt/
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
From this reading Hear lots 'bout Everglades, an' go down coast with sponger on sailboat, tuh see if worth while.
a youthful male person
From this reading "I tell yuh," replied the swamp boy.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
clothing in general
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Hear lots 'bout Everglades, an' go down coast with sponger on sailboat, tuh see if worth while.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "McGee, he one time think he have to get out this part of country and locate 'way down south.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "McGee, he one time think he have to get out this part of country and locate 'way down south.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
at any time
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
EvergladesnounUS /ˈevərɡleɪdz/
a large subtropical swamp in southern Florida that is noted for its wildlife
From this reading Hear lots 'bout Everglades, an' go down coast with sponger on sailboat, tuh see if worth while.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "McGee, he one time think he have to get out this part of country and locate 'way down south.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Hear lots 'bout Everglades, an' go down coast with sponger on sailboat, tuh see if worth while.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading I was 'long that trip down tuh gulf; an' McGee, he send me back with other men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "McGee, he one time think he have to get out this part of country and locate 'way down south.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Hear lots 'bout Everglades, an' go down coast with sponger on sailboat, tuh see if worth while.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I tell yuh," replied the swamp boy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Hear lots 'bout Everglades, an' go down coast with sponger on sailboat, tuh see if worth while.
and nothing more
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
Larry
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From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading "McGee, he one time think he have to get out this part of country and locate 'way down south.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I was 'long that trip down tuh gulf; an' McGee, he send me back with other men.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading Hear lots 'bout Everglades, an' go down coast with sponger on sailboat, tuh see if worth while.
McGee
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From this reading "McGee, he one time think he have to get out this part of country and locate 'way down south.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was 'long that trip down tuh gulf; an' McGee, he send me back with other men.
the force of workers available
From this reading I was 'long that trip down tuh gulf; an' McGee, he send me back with other men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
OAKnounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hear lots 'bout Everglades, an' go down coast with sponger on sailboat, tuh see if worth while.
on one occasion
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "McGee, he one time think he have to get out this part of country and locate 'way down south.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I was 'long that trip down tuh gulf; an' McGee, he send me back with other men.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "McGee, he one time think he have to get out this part of country and locate 'way down south.
Phil
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From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I tell yuh," replied the swamp boy.
sailboatnounUS /ˈseɪlboʊt/
a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
From this reading Hear lots 'bout Everglades, an' go down coast with sponger on sailboat, tuh see if worth while.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Hear lots 'bout Everglades, an' go down coast with sponger on sailboat, tuh see if worth while.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading I was 'long that trip down tuh gulf; an' McGee, he send me back with other men.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "McGee, he one time think he have to get out this part of country and locate 'way down south.
spongernoun
a workman employed to collect sponges
From this reading Hear lots 'bout Everglades, an' go down coast with sponger on sailboat, tuh see if worth while.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading "I tell yuh," replied the swamp boy.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
express in words
From this reading "I tell yuh," replied the swamp boy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "McGee, he one time think he have to get out this part of country and locate 'way down south.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "McGee, he one time think he have to get out this part of country and locate 'way down south.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "McGee, he one time think he have to get out this part of country and locate 'way down south.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
Tony
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From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading I was 'long that trip down tuh gulf; an' McGee, he send me back with other men.
tuh
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From this reading Hear lots 'bout Everglades, an' go down coast with sponger on sailboat, tuh see if worth while.
TWISTEDadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was 'long that trip down tuh gulf; an' McGee, he send me back with other men.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "McGee, he one time think he have to get out this part of country and locate 'way down south.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
in or at the place that
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Hear lots 'bout Everglades, an' go down coast with sponger on sailboat, tuh see if worth while.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hear lots 'bout Everglades, an' go down coast with sponger on sailboat, tuh see if worth while.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Hear lots 'bout Everglades, an' go down coast with sponger on sailboat, tuh see if worth while.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading UNDER THE TWISTED LIVE OAK "Where did you ever learn that trick, Tony?" asked Phil, as they once more went aboard the motor boat, Larry to change his clothes before thinking of fishing, and Tony to continue the task at which he had been employed, just as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened to disturb him.
yuh
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From this reading "I tell yuh," replied the swamp boy.
