used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
b'lieve
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From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
bargeverbUS /bɑːrdʒ/
push one's way
From this reading Now I wonder what he wants to barge in for when things seem to be doin' their prettiest for us fellers?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now I wonder what he wants to barge in for when things seem to be doin' their prettiest for us fellers?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
(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 Guess I'd better get ready for boarders.
boardersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading Guess I'd better get ready for boarders.
close-up
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cratenounUS /kreɪt/
a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
cricketsnounUS /ˈkrɪkəts/
plural of “cricket” — leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading ODDENEMIES FACE TO FACE "Je-ru-salem crickets!"
Curtiss-Robin
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From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
command with authority
From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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doin
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading ODDENEMIES FACE TO FACE "Je-ru-salem crickets!"
fellersnounUS /ˈfelərz/
plural of “feller” — a person who fells trees
From this reading Now I wonder what he wants to barge in for when things seem to be doin' their prettiest for us fellers?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Guess I'd better get ready for boarders.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Guess I'd better get ready for boarders.
guynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
he'd
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
I'd
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on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
Je-ru-salem
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From this reading ODDENEMIES FACE TO FACE "Je-ru-salem crickets!"
the act that results in something coming to be
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mangrovenounUS /ˈmænɡroʊv/
a tropical tree or shrub bearing fruit that germinates while still on the tree and having numerous prop roots that eventually form an impenetrable mass and are important in land building
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now I wonder what he wants to barge in for when things seem to be doin' their prettiest for us fellers?
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
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ODDENEMIES
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From this reading ODDENEMIES FACE TO FACE "Je-ru-salem crickets!"
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
select carefully from a group
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Now I wonder what he wants to barge in for when things seem to be doin' their prettiest for us fellers?
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Guess I'd better get ready for boarders.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
cut with a saw
From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
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give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now I wonder what he wants to barge in for when things seem to be doin' their prettiest for us fellers?
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
swoopnounUS /swuːp/
(music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
that's
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now I wonder what he wants to barge in for when things seem to be doin' their prettiest for us fellers?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Now I wonder what he wants to barge in for when things seem to be doin' their prettiest for us fellers?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ODDENEMIES FACE TO FACE "Je-ru-salem crickets!"
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now I wonder what he wants to barge in for when things seem to be doin' their prettiest for us fellers?
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Now I wonder what he wants to barge in for when things seem to be doin' their prettiest for us fellers?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Perk told himself as he stared, "I do b'lieve that's the same Curtiss-Robin crate we saw before, an' making direct for this here section o' the map in the bargain!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now I wonder what he wants to barge in for when things seem to be doin' their prettiest for us fellers?
at the time that
From this reading Now I wonder what he wants to barge in for when things seem to be doin' their prettiest for us fellers?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If that smart guy took a notion to swoop down for a close-up o' these mangrove islands, he'd be apt to pick me up, 'specially if he happens to own a pair o' glasses, which stands to reason he sure does.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Now I wonder what he wants to barge in for when things seem to be doin' their prettiest for us fellers?
