used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
speak to
From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
ain't
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From this reading “I guess there ain’t anybody what can deny that.
(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 Here’s the mine—an’ there’s Dick an’ Sandy an’ that young scamp of a Toma—all as safe an’ happy an’ contented as if nothin’ had ever happened.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here’s the mine—an’ there’s Dick an’ Sandy an’ that young scamp of a Toma—all as safe an’ happy an’ contented as if nothin’ had ever happened.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “It couldn’t o’ come out any better if we’d done the thing ourselves,” he drawled complaisantly.
any person at all
From this reading “I guess there ain’t anybody what can deny that.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As he spoke, Slade pointed to the ruins of the log cabin, around which the three boys had gathered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here’s the mine—an’ there’s Dick an’ Sandy an’ that young scamp of a Toma—all as safe an’ happy an’ contented as if nothin’ had ever happened.”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “It couldn’t o’ come out any better if we’d done the thing ourselves,” he drawled complaisantly.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As he spoke, Slade pointed to the ruins of the log cabin, around which the three boys had gathered.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
the act of burning something
From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading As he spoke, Slade pointed to the ruins of the log cabin, around which the three boys had gathered.
campfirenounUS /ˈkæmpfaɪər/
a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I guess there ain’t anybody what can deny that.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “It couldn’t o’ come out any better if we’d done the thing ourselves,” he drawled complaisantly.
complaisantly
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From this reading “It couldn’t o’ come out any better if we’d done the thing ourselves,” he drawled complaisantly.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Here’s the mine—an’ there’s Dick an’ Sandy an’ that young scamp of a Toma—all as safe an’ happy an’ contented as if nothin’ had ever happened.”
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
couldn't
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From this reading “It couldn’t o’ come out any better if we’d done the thing ourselves,” he drawled complaisantly.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading “I guess there ain’t anybody what can deny that.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Here’s the mine—an’ there’s Dick an’ Sandy an’ that young scamp of a Toma—all as safe an’ happy an’ contented as if nothin’ had ever happened.”
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “It couldn’t o’ come out any better if we’d done the thing ourselves,” he drawled complaisantly.
drawledverbUS /drɔːld/
past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out
From this reading “It couldn’t o’ come out any better if we’d done the thing ourselves,” he drawled complaisantly.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
at any time
From this reading Here’s the mine—an’ there’s Dick an’ Sandy an’ that young scamp of a Toma—all as safe an’ happy an’ contented as if nothin’ had ever happened.”
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
brought together in one place
From this reading As he spoke, Slade pointed to the ruins of the log cabin, around which the three boys had gathered.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I guess there ain’t anybody what can deny that.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here’s the mine—an’ there’s Dick an’ Sandy an’ that young scamp of a Toma—all as safe an’ happy an’ contented as if nothin’ had ever happened.”
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Here’s the mine—an’ there’s Dick an’ Sandy an’ that young scamp of a Toma—all as safe an’ happy an’ contented as if nothin’ had ever happened.”
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Here’s the mine—an’ there’s Dick an’ Sandy an’ that young scamp of a Toma—all as safe an’ happy an’ contented as if nothin’ had ever happened.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It couldn’t o’ come out any better if we’d done the thing ourselves,” he drawled complaisantly.
Here's
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From this reading Here’s the mine—an’ there’s Dick an’ Sandy an’ that young scamp of a Toma—all as safe an’ happy an’ contented as if nothin’ had ever happened.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I guess there ain’t anybody what can deny that.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “It couldn’t o’ come out any better if we’d done the thing ourselves,” he drawled complaisantly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It couldn’t o’ come out any better if we’d done the thing ourselves,” he drawled complaisantly.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading As he spoke, Slade pointed to the ruins of the log cabin, around which the three boys had gathered.
Malemutenoun
breed of sled dog developed in Alaska
From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Here’s the mine—an’ there’s Dick an’ Sandy an’ that young scamp of a Toma—all as safe an’ happy an’ contented as if nothin’ had ever happened.”
nothin
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From this reading Here’s the mine—an’ there’s Dick an’ Sandy an’ that young scamp of a Toma—all as safe an’ happy an’ contented as if nothin’ had ever happened.”
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading “It couldn’t o’ come out any better if we’d done the thing ourselves,” he drawled complaisantly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading “It couldn’t o’ come out any better if we’d done the thing ourselves,” he drawled complaisantly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “It couldn’t o’ come out any better if we’d done the thing ourselves,” he drawled complaisantly.
having a point
From this reading As he spoke, Slade pointed to the ruins of the log cabin, around which the three boys had gathered.
RichardsonnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdsən/
United States architect (1838-1886)
From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading As he spoke, Slade pointed to the ruins of the log cabin, around which the three boys had gathered.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Here’s the mine—an’ there’s Dick an’ Sandy an’ that young scamp of a Toma—all as safe an’ happy an’ contented as if nothin’ had ever happened.”
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Here’s the mine—an’ there’s Dick an’ Sandy an’ that young scamp of a Toma—all as safe an’ happy an’ contented as if nothin’ had ever happened.”
scampnoun
one who is playfully mischievous
From this reading Here’s the mine—an’ there’s Dick an’ Sandy an’ that young scamp of a Toma—all as safe an’ happy an’ contented as if nothin’ had ever happened.”
scarlet-coated
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From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
Slade
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From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading As he spoke, Slade pointed to the ruins of the log cabin, around which the three boys had gathered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I guess there ain’t anybody what can deny that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I guess there ain’t anybody what can deny that.
there's
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From this reading Here’s the mine—an’ there’s Dick an’ Sandy an’ that young scamp of a Toma—all as safe an’ happy an’ contented as if nothin’ had ever happened.”
a special situation
From this reading “It couldn’t o’ come out any better if we’d done the thing ourselves,” he drawled complaisantly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As he spoke, Slade pointed to the ruins of the log cabin, around which the three boys had gathered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
Toma
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From this reading Here’s the mine—an’ there’s Dick an’ Sandy an’ that young scamp of a Toma—all as safe an’ happy an’ contented as if nothin’ had ever happened.”
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
we'd
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From this reading “It couldn’t o’ come out any better if we’d done the thing ourselves,” he drawled complaisantly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I guess there ain’t anybody what can deny that.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As he spoke, Slade pointed to the ruins of the log cabin, around which the three boys had gathered.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Malemute Slade kicked a branch of burning wood into the center of the roaring campfire and turned eagerly to address the scarlet-coated figure of Corporal Richardson.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Here’s the mine—an’ there’s Dick an’ Sandy an’ that young scamp of a Toma—all as safe an’ happy an’ contented as if nothin’ had ever happened.”
