used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
(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 "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
aout
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From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
move towards
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
AtlantanounUS /ætˈlæntə/
state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
aworkin
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From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
baout
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From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
confined by bonds
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
canebrakes
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From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
a boy or man
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
Currituck
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From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
daown
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From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
one or the other of two
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
else
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From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
fonoun
an officer holding the rank of major or lieutenant colonel or colonel
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
geesenounUS /ɡiːs/
plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
haow
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From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
come to pass
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
how
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From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
hunchnounUS /hʌntʃ/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
I've
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From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
a small worthless amount
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
jottedverbUS /ˈdʒɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “jot” — write briefly or hurriedly; write a short note of
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
knowedverbUS /noʊd/
past form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
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 "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
LouisiananounUS /luːˌiːziˈænə/
a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
engage in
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
mebbe
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From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
MisternounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
not any; not one
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
noseyadjective
offensively curious or inquisitive
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
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 "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
Ole
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From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
on'y
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From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
and nothing more
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
PERKnounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
preservesnounUS /prəˈzɜːrvz/
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
possessing material wealth
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
cut with a saw
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
express in words
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
seein
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From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
spiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
sportin
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From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
successive (without a break)
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
swansnounUS /swɑːnz/
plural of “swan” — stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
syndicate'snounUS /ˈsɪndɪkəts/
possessive form of “syndicate” — a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
talkin
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From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
express in words
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
a special situation
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
propel through the air
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
tolenounUS /toʊl/
enameled or lacquered metalware (usually gilded and elaborately painted); popular in the 18th century
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
undecidedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
Warrington
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From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
we're
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From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
whackverbUS /wæk/
hit hard
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
at the time that
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
which person or people
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Like most of his breed he means to find out all he can, either to make a story that will give his readers a fine kick; or on the other hand, if he does happen to be one of that syndicate's paid spies, to learn who and what we really are, and why we're in Atlanta, coming out of the west--for I reckon he saw our first approach this same day, and jotted that fact down in his mind."
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading PERK HAS AN ADVENTURE Perk might have been observed swelling out his chest somewhat, as though this praise on the part of his ally went straight to his head like rich wine.
yeou
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From this reading "I done tole him it was all up to yeou, Mister Warrington--seein' as haow I was jest a humble air pilot aworkin' fur yeou---we might be in Atlanta a hull week, mebbe so, fur all I knowed."
yeour
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From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
yeow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He done tried hard to start me talkin' 'baout yeour business, so I jest had to tell him as haow yeow was on'y sportin' fo' sport, an' undecided whether to go on daown to hunt black bears in the canebrakes o' Ole Louisiana; or else strike aout fo' Currituck Sound on the coast, to git a whack at the wild geese an' swans as kin be shot on the club preserves."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That was another clever thing for you to say, brother," Jack assured him, only too ready to praise when praise was due; "it might serve to throw him off the scent; but no matter how long or how short our stay chances to be, I've a hunch we're bound to see more than we want of that nosey chap.
