used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Hain't never dared to ask about news from Riverport, 'case I reckoned Chief Sutton he must be alookin' everywhere for me.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
anew
From this reading "'Specially when you tell me my folks they want me home again.
alookin
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From this reading Hain't never dared to ask about news from Riverport, 'case I reckoned Chief Sutton he must be alookin' everywhere for me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Hain't never dared to ask about news from Riverport, 'case I reckoned Chief Sutton he must be alookin' everywhere for me.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I've lived a dog's life ever since I run away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I'd be a fool not to say yes!" he exclaimed, eagerly.
(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 WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Hain't never dared to ask about news from Riverport, 'case I reckoned Chief Sutton he must be alookin' everywhere for me.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Hain't never dared to ask about news from Riverport, 'case I reckoned Chief Sutton he must be alookin' everywhere for me.
CIRCUSnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Hain't never dared to ask about news from Riverport, 'case I reckoned Chief Sutton he must be alookin' everywhere for me.
dog'snounUS /dɔːɡz/
possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading I've lived a dog's life ever since I run away.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "I'd be a fool not to say yes!" he exclaimed, eagerly.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
at any time
From this reading I've lived a dog's life ever since I run away.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Hain't never dared to ask about news from Riverport, 'case I reckoned Chief Sutton he must be alookin' everywhere for me.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I'd be a fool not to say yes!" he exclaimed, eagerly.
a boy or man
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
your parents
From this reading "'Specially when you tell me my folks they want me home again.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "I'd be a fool not to say yes!" he exclaimed, eagerly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hain't never dared to ask about news from Riverport, 'case I reckoned Chief Sutton he must be alookin' everywhere for me.
Fred
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From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hain't never dared to ask about news from Riverport, 'case I reckoned Chief Sutton he must be alookin' everywhere for me.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
Hain't
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From this reading Hain't never dared to ask about news from Riverport, 'case I reckoned Chief Sutton he must be alookin' everywhere for me.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'd be a fool not to say yes!" he exclaimed, eagerly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I've lived a dog's life ever since I run away.
I'd
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From this reading "I'd be a fool not to say yes!" he exclaimed, eagerly.
I've
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From this reading I've lived a dog's life ever since I run away.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I've lived a dog's life ever since I run away.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I've lived a dog's life ever since I run away.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "'Specially when you tell me my folks they want me home again.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Hain't never dared to ask about news from Riverport, 'case I reckoned Chief Sutton he must be alookin' everywhere for me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "'Specially when you tell me my folks they want me home again.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Hain't never dared to ask about news from Riverport, 'case I reckoned Chief Sutton he must be alookin' everywhere for me.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Hain't never dared to ask about news from Riverport, 'case I reckoned Chief Sutton he must be alookin' everywhere for me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'd be a fool not to say yes!" he exclaimed, eagerly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Hain't never dared to ask about news from Riverport, 'case I reckoned Chief Sutton he must be alookin' everywhere for me.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
RIVERPORT
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From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I've lived a dog's life ever since I run away.
express in words
From this reading "I'd be a fool not to say yes!" he exclaimed, eagerly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I've lived a dog's life ever since I run away.
SpeciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading "'Specially when you tell me my folks they want me home again.
Sutton
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From this reading Hain't never dared to ask about news from Riverport, 'case I reckoned Chief Sutton he must be alookin' everywhere for me.
express in words
From this reading "'Specially when you tell me my folks they want me home again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'Specially when you tell me my folks they want me home again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
male cat
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "'Specially when you tell me my folks they want me home again.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
won't
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From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
an affirmative
From this reading "I'd be a fool not to say yes!" he exclaimed, eagerly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
You'll
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From this reading WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO RIVERPORT "You'll go home if we can get you there, won't you, Tom?" asked Fred, after a little time had clasped, and the poor fellow on the hay seemed better able to reply, having mastered his emotions.
