used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
a-gwine
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From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Tony, indeed, uttered a pitiful little cry that was almost a sob; and throwing himself forward clung to the arm of his terrible father.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tony, indeed, uttered a pitiful little cry that was almost a sob; and throwing himself forward clung to the arm of his terrible father.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Tony, indeed, uttered a pitiful little cry that was almost a sob; and throwing himself forward clung to the arm of his terrible father.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Then his mood seemed to change like magic, for he laughed hoarsely, and looked around at the rough spirits by whom they were hemmed in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he was immediately flung roughly aside as though he were but vermin.
on or to one side
From this reading But he was immediately flung roughly aside as though he were but vermin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
exhale hard
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
a youthful male person
From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was immediately flung roughly aside as though he were but vermin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then his mood seemed to change like magic, for he laughed hoarsely, and looked around at the rough spirits by whom they were hemmed in.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Then his mood seemed to change like magic, for he laughed hoarsely, and looked around at the rough spirits by whom they were hemmed in.
cla'r
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From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Tony, indeed, uttered a pitiful little cry that was almost a sob; and throwing himself forward clung to the arm of his terrible father.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Tony, indeed, uttered a pitiful little cry that was almost a sob; and throwing himself forward clung to the arm of his terrible father.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Tony, indeed, uttered a pitiful little cry that was almost a sob; and throwing himself forward clung to the arm of his terrible father.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
Floridy
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From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading But he was immediately flung roughly aside as though he were but vermin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Tony, indeed, uttered a pitiful little cry that was almost a sob; and throwing himself forward clung to the arm of his terrible father.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
gritted
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From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he was immediately flung roughly aside as though he were but vermin.
hemmedverbUS /hemd/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading Then his mood seemed to change like magic, for he laughed hoarsely, and looked around at the rough spirits by whom they were hemmed in.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Tony, indeed, uttered a pitiful little cry that was almost a sob; and throwing himself forward clung to the arm of his terrible father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tony, indeed, uttered a pitiful little cry that was almost a sob; and throwing himself forward clung to the arm of his terrible father.
cause to move by striking
From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
hoarselyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading Then his mood seemed to change like magic, for he laughed hoarsely, and looked around at the rough spirits by whom they were hemmed in.
the act of retaining something
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But he was immediately flung roughly aside as though he were but vermin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Tony, indeed, uttered a pitiful little cry that was almost a sob; and throwing himself forward clung to the arm of his terrible father.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Then his mood seemed to change like magic, for he laughed hoarsely, and looked around at the rough spirits by whom they were hemmed in.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Then his mood seemed to change like magic, for he laughed hoarsely, and looked around at the rough spirits by whom they were hemmed in.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tony, indeed, uttered a pitiful little cry that was almost a sob; and throwing himself forward clung to the arm of his terrible father.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then his mood seemed to change like magic, for he laughed hoarsely, and looked around at the rough spirits by whom they were hemmed in.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Then his mood seemed to change like magic, for he laughed hoarsely, and looked around at the rough spirits by whom they were hemmed in.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
McGee
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From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Then his mood seemed to change like magic, for he laughed hoarsely, and looked around at the rough spirits by whom they were hemmed in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tony, indeed, uttered a pitiful little cry that was almost a sob; and throwing himself forward clung to the arm of his terrible father.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
Phil
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From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading Tony, indeed, uttered a pitiful little cry that was almost a sob; and throwing himself forward clung to the arm of his terrible father.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Then his mood seemed to change like magic, for he laughed hoarsely, and looked around at the rough spirits by whom they were hemmed in.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading But he was immediately flung roughly aside as though he were but vermin.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Then his mood seemed to change like magic, for he laughed hoarsely, and looked around at the rough spirits by whom they were hemmed in.
SHINGLE-MAKERS
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From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
sobverbUS /sɑːb/
weep convulsively
From this reading Tony, indeed, uttered a pitiful little cry that was almost a sob; and throwing himself forward clung to the arm of his terrible father.
sojers
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From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Then his mood seemed to change like magic, for he laughed hoarsely, and looked around at the rough spirits by whom they were hemmed in.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Tony, indeed, uttered a pitiful little cry that was almost a sob; and throwing himself forward clung to the arm of his terrible father.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then his mood seemed to change like magic, for he laughed hoarsely, and looked around at the rough spirits by whom they were hemmed in.
ther
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From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then his mood seemed to change like magic, for he laughed hoarsely, and looked around at the rough spirits by whom they were hemmed in.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But he was immediately flung roughly aside as though he were but vermin.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Tony, indeed, uttered a pitiful little cry that was almost a sob; and throwing himself forward clung to the arm of his terrible father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
Tony
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From this reading Tony, indeed, uttered a pitiful little cry that was almost a sob; and throwing himself forward clung to the arm of his terrible father.
tuh
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From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
communicated in words
From this reading Tony, indeed, uttered a pitiful little cry that was almost a sob; and throwing himself forward clung to the arm of his terrible father.
verminnounUS /ˈvɜːrmɪn/
an irritating or obnoxious person
From this reading But he was immediately flung roughly aside as though he were but vermin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AMONG THE SHINGLE-MAKERS At first Phil thought the giant was about to strike him a frightful blow; for the hand that was free from holding the lantern doubled up fiercely.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But he was immediately flung roughly aside as though he were but vermin.
weuns
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From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
a Caucasian
From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then his mood seemed to change like magic, for he laughed hoarsely, and looked around at the rough spirits by whom they were hemmed in.
yuh
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From this reading "So, yuh be his boy, ther man as is a-gwine tuh cla'r weuns off his land if hit takes all ther sojers in Floridy tuh do hit?" gritted McGee between his strong white teeth.
