used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Wal, now, I'll be dog-gone, but you are lively on your legs, for a little one," exclaimed the rebel, with a laugh.
ain't
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From this reading "Not yet, I ain't," answered Frank.
(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 want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Not yet, I ain't," answered Frank.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Wal, now, I'll be dog-gone, but you are lively on your legs, for a little one," exclaimed the rebel, with a laugh.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Wal, now, I'll be dog-gone, but you are lively on your legs, for a little one," exclaimed the rebel, with a laugh.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Wal, now, I'll be dog-gone, but you are lively on your legs, for a little one," exclaimed the rebel, with a laugh.
captornounUS /ˈkæptər/
a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
dog-gone
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From this reading "Wal, now, I'll be dog-gone, but you are lively on your legs, for a little one," exclaimed the rebel, with a laugh.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Wal, now, I'll be dog-gone, but you are lively on your legs, for a little one," exclaimed the rebel, with a laugh.
exertingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The Faithful Negro.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Wal, now, I'll be dog-gone, but you are lively on your legs, for a little one," exclaimed the rebel, with a laugh.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Not yet, I ain't," answered Frank.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
hold firmly
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Not yet, I ain't," answered Frank.
I'll
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From this reading "Wal, now, I'll be dog-gone, but you are lively on your legs, for a little one," exclaimed the rebel, with a laugh.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
it's
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From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "Wal, now, I'll be dog-gone, but you are lively on your legs, for a little one," exclaimed the rebel, with a laugh.
the act of departing
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
staying power
From this reading "Wal, now, I'll be dog-gone, but you are lively on your legs, for a little one," exclaimed the rebel, with a laugh.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Wal, now, I'll be dog-gone, but you are lively on your legs, for a little one," exclaimed the rebel, with a laugh.
full of life and energy
From this reading "Wal, now, I'll be dog-gone, but you are lively on your legs, for a little one," exclaimed the rebel, with a laugh.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The Faithful Negro.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not yet, I ain't," answered Frank.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Wal, now, I'll be dog-gone, but you are lively on your legs, for a little one," exclaimed the rebel, with a laugh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Wal, now, I'll be dog-gone, but you are lively on your legs, for a little one," exclaimed the rebel, with a laugh.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Wal, now, I'll be dog-gone, but you are lively on your legs, for a little one," exclaimed the rebel, with a laugh.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading "Wal, now, I'll be dog-gone, but you are lively on your legs, for a little one," exclaimed the rebel, with a laugh.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "But you're a safe Yank now."
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Faithful Negro.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
Wal
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From this reading "Wal, now, I'll be dog-gone, but you are lively on your legs, for a little one," exclaimed the rebel, with a laugh.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Wal, now, I'll be dog-gone, but you are lively on your legs, for a little one," exclaimed the rebel, with a laugh.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I want you to understand that it's my principle never to surrender without a fight;" and, suddenly exerting all his strength, he tore himself away from his captor, leaving part of his collar in his grasp.
YanknounUS /jæŋk/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading "But you're a safe Yank now."
but in spite of that
From this reading "Not yet, I ain't," answered Frank.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Wal, now, I'll be dog-gone, but you are lively on your legs, for a little one," exclaimed the rebel, with a laugh.
you're
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From this reading "But you're a safe Yank now."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Wal, now, I'll be dog-gone, but you are lively on your legs, for a little one," exclaimed the rebel, with a laugh.
