used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This here's the last day's huntin' as you'll get for quite a while, and don't you forget it."
ain't
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From this reading "You think," said the old man, "as it ain't partickler cold jest because the air is dry and there's plenty of sunshine.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "You think," said the old man, "as it ain't partickler cold jest because the air is dry and there's plenty of sunshine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "This here's the last day's huntin' as you'll get for quite a while, and don't you forget it."
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "This here's the last day's huntin' as you'll get for quite a while, and don't you forget it."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
for the reason that
From this reading "You think," said the old man, "as it ain't partickler cold jest because the air is dry and there's plenty of sunshine.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
BIG-HORNS
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From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG-HORNS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "You think," said the old man, "as it ain't partickler cold jest because the air is dry and there's plenty of sunshine.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading The speaker was Rampike, and he spoke with the emphasis of conviction.
CorbettnounUS /ˈkɔːrbɪt/
United States heavyweight boxing champion (1866-1933)
From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "This here's the last day's huntin' as you'll get for quite a while, and don't you forget it."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
don't
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From this reading "This here's the last day's huntin' as you'll get for quite a while, and don't you forget it."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading "You think," said the old man, "as it ain't partickler cold jest because the air is dry and there's plenty of sunshine.
dug-out
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From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading The speaker was Rampike, and he spoke with the emphasis of conviction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "This here's the last day's huntin' as you'll get for quite a while, and don't you forget it."
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "This here's the last day's huntin' as you'll get for quite a while, and don't you forget it."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "This here's the last day's huntin' as you'll get for quite a while, and don't you forget it."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The speaker was Rampike, and he spoke with the emphasis of conviction.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
here's
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From this reading "This here's the last day's huntin' as you'll get for quite a while, and don't you forget it."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
huntin
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From this reading "This here's the last day's huntin' as you'll get for quite a while, and don't you forget it."
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You think," said the old man, "as it ain't partickler cold jest because the air is dry and there's plenty of sunshine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "This here's the last day's huntin' as you'll get for quite a while, and don't you forget it."
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "You think," said the old man, "as it ain't partickler cold jest because the air is dry and there's plenty of sunshine.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG-HORNS.
immediately past
From this reading "This here's the last day's huntin' as you'll get for quite a while, and don't you forget it."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "You think," said the old man, "as it ain't partickler cold jest because the air is dry and there's plenty of sunshine.
Ned
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From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG-HORNS.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "You think," said the old man, "as it ain't partickler cold jest because the air is dry and there's plenty of sunshine.
partickler
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From this reading "You think," said the old man, "as it ain't partickler cold jest because the air is dry and there's plenty of sunshine.
a full supply
From this reading "You think," said the old man, "as it ain't partickler cold jest because the air is dry and there's plenty of sunshine.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "This here's the last day's huntin' as you'll get for quite a while, and don't you forget it."
Rampike
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From this reading The speaker was Rampike, and he spoke with the emphasis of conviction.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You think," said the old man, "as it ain't partickler cold jest because the air is dry and there's plenty of sunshine.
express in words
From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker was Rampike, and he spoke with the emphasis of conviction.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The speaker was Rampike, and he spoke with the emphasis of conviction.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
the rays of the sun
From this reading "You think," said the old man, "as it ain't partickler cold jest because the air is dry and there's plenty of sunshine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KING OF THE BIG-HORNS.
there's
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From this reading "You think," said the old man, "as it ain't partickler cold jest because the air is dry and there's plenty of sunshine.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You think," said the old man, "as it ain't partickler cold jest because the air is dry and there's plenty of sunshine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This here's the last day's huntin' as you'll get for quite a while, and don't you forget it."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The speaker was Rampike, and he spoke with the emphasis of conviction.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "This here's the last day's huntin' as you'll get for quite a while, and don't you forget it."
which person or people
From this reading Ned Corbett, who stood beside him at the door of the dug-out, seemed inclined to argue with him, but Rampike did not wait to hear what he had to say.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The speaker was Rampike, and he spoke with the emphasis of conviction.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This here's the last day's huntin' as you'll get for quite a while, and don't you forget it."
you'll
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From this reading "This here's the last day's huntin' as you'll get for quite a while, and don't you forget it."
