used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
ain't
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From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sort of a call of the wild, I reckon, and at that there ain’t many places wilder than Piperock.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sort of a call of the wild, I reckon, and at that there ain’t many places wilder than Piperock.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
CougarsnounUS /ˈkuːɡərz/
plural of “cougar” — large American feline resembling a lion
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was dark and Scenery didn’t have no handcuffs, so me and Dirty helped him handle his prisoner.
didn't
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From this reading It was dark and Scenery didn’t have no handcuffs, so me and Dirty helped him handle his prisoner.
DirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
dynamitenounUS /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
etc
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From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
handcuffsnounUS /ˈhændkʌfs/
plural of “handcuff” — shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
From this reading It was dark and Scenery didn’t have no handcuffs, so me and Dirty helped him handle his prisoner.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading It was dark and Scenery didn’t have no handcuffs, so me and Dirty helped him handle his prisoner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was dark and Scenery didn’t have no handcuffs, so me and Dirty helped him handle his prisoner.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Me and Dirty started in to help “Scenery” Sims, the sheriff, put “Tombstone” Todd in jail.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was dark and Scenery didn’t have no handcuffs, so me and Dirty helped him handle his prisoner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was dark and Scenery didn’t have no handcuffs, so me and Dirty helped him handle his prisoner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was dark and Scenery didn’t have no handcuffs, so me and Dirty helped him handle his prisoner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Sort of a call of the wild, I reckon, and at that there ain’t many places wilder than Piperock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Me and Dirty started in to help “Scenery” Sims, the sheriff, put “Tombstone” Todd in jail.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was dark and Scenery didn’t have no handcuffs, so me and Dirty helped him handle his prisoner.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading Me and Dirty started in to help “Scenery” Sims, the sheriff, put “Tombstone” Todd in jail.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Sort of a call of the wild, I reckon, and at that there ain’t many places wilder than Piperock.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
not any; not one
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
PeaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
PicklenounUS /ˈpɪkəl/
vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
Pike's
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From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
Piperock
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From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Sort of a call of the wild, I reckon, and at that there ain’t many places wilder than Piperock.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It was dark and Scenery didn’t have no handcuffs, so me and Dirty helped him handle his prisoner.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Me and Dirty started in to help “Scenery” Sims, the sheriff, put “Tombstone” Todd in jail.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Sort of a call of the wild, I reckon, and at that there ain’t many places wilder than Piperock.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
ScenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading Me and Dirty started in to help “Scenery” Sims, the sheriff, put “Tombstone” Todd in jail.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Me and Dirty started in to help “Scenery” Sims, the sheriff, put “Tombstone” Todd in jail.
ShirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
Sims
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From this reading Me and Dirty started in to help “Scenery” Sims, the sheriff, put “Tombstone” Todd in jail.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was dark and Scenery didn’t have no handcuffs, so me and Dirty helped him handle his prisoner.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Sort of a call of the wild, I reckon, and at that there ain’t many places wilder than Piperock.
squeakyadjectiveUS /ˈskwiːki/
having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Me and Dirty started in to help “Scenery” Sims, the sheriff, put “Tombstone” Todd in jail.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sort of a call of the wild, I reckon, and at that there ain’t many places wilder than Piperock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sort of a call of the wild, I reckon, and at that there ain’t many places wilder than Piperock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sort of a call of the wild, I reckon, and at that there ain’t many places wilder than Piperock.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
Tippecanoe
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From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
ToddnounUS /tɑːd/
Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)
From this reading Me and Dirty started in to help “Scenery” Sims, the sheriff, put “Tombstone” Todd in jail.
TombstonenounUS /ˈtuːmstoʊn/
a stone that is used to mark a grave
From this reading Me and Dirty started in to help “Scenery” Sims, the sheriff, put “Tombstone” Todd in jail.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was dark and Scenery didn’t have no handcuffs, so me and Dirty helped him handle his prisoner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
at the time that
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Sort of a call of the wild, I reckon, and at that there ain’t many places wilder than Piperock.
wildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading Sort of a call of the wild, I reckon, and at that there ain’t many places wilder than Piperock.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Me and Dirty have peered upon the wine when it was red and neither of us cared much for Scenery with his squeaky little voice; so when Piperock awoke the next morning they had to dynamite the jail to get their sheriff out of his own cell.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Author of “Tippecanoe and Cougars Two,” “Between Pike’s Peak and a Pickle,” etc. There ain’t no question but what me and “Dirty Shirt” Jones would like to go back to Piperock.
