used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
a-bein
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From this reading "They kinder set one anuther off," it was frequently remarked, "her a-bein' so little and him so big, an' both of 'em stickin' to each other so clost.
a-goin
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From this reading Sheby, she ain't a-goin' nowhar 'thout Tom, an' Tom, he h'aint a-goin' nowhars 'thout Sheby!"
a-tryin
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From this reading Lordy! 'tain't no use a-tryin' to part 'em.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The romance of her history was considered to confer distinction upon the vicinity, and Tom's affection for her was approved of as a sentiment worthy of the largeness of the Cross-roads nature.
ain't
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From this reading Sheby, she ain't a-goin' nowhar 'thout Tom, an' Tom, he h'aint a-goin' nowhars 'thout Sheby!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "They kinder set one anuther off," it was frequently remarked, "her a-bein' so little and him so big, an' both of 'em stickin' to each other so clost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The romance of her history was considered to confer distinction upon the vicinity, and Tom's affection for her was approved of as a sentiment worthy of the largeness of the Cross-roads nature.
anuther
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From this reading "They kinder set one anuther off," it was frequently remarked, "her a-bein' so little and him so big, an' both of 'em stickin' to each other so clost.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading The romance of her history was considered to confer distinction upon the vicinity, and Tom's affection for her was approved of as a sentiment worthy of the largeness of the Cross-roads nature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "They kinder set one anuther off," it was frequently remarked, "her a-bein' so little and him so big, an' both of 'em stickin' to each other so clost.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "They kinder set one anuther off," it was frequently remarked, "her a-bein' so little and him so big, an' both of 'em stickin' to each other so clost.
clost
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From this reading "They kinder set one anuther off," it was frequently remarked, "her a-bein' so little and him so big, an' both of 'em stickin' to each other so clost.
conferverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading The romance of her history was considered to confer distinction upon the vicinity, and Tom's affection for her was approved of as a sentiment worthy of the largeness of the Cross-roads nature.
carefully weighed
From this reading The romance of her history was considered to confer distinction upon the vicinity, and Tom's affection for her was approved of as a sentiment worthy of the largeness of the Cross-roads nature.
Cross-roads
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From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading The romance of her history was considered to confer distinction upon the vicinity, and Tom's affection for her was approved of as a sentiment worthy of the largeness of the Cross-roads nature.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "They kinder set one anuther off," it was frequently remarked, "her a-bein' so little and him so big, an' both of 'em stickin' to each other so clost.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "They kinder set one anuther off," it was frequently remarked, "her a-bein' so little and him so big, an' both of 'em stickin' to each other so clost.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The romance of her history was considered to confer distinction upon the vicinity, and Tom's affection for her was approved of as a sentiment worthy of the largeness of the Cross-roads nature.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "They kinder set one anuther off," it was frequently remarked, "her a-bein' so little and him so big, an' both of 'em stickin' to each other so clost.
h'aint
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From this reading Sheby, she ain't a-goin' nowhar 'thout Tom, an' Tom, he h'aint a-goin' nowhars 'thout Sheby!"
an established custom
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sheby, she ain't a-goin' nowhar 'thout Tom, an' Tom, he h'aint a-goin' nowhars 'thout Sheby!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The romance of her history was considered to confer distinction upon the vicinity, and Tom's affection for her was approved of as a sentiment worthy of the largeness of the Cross-roads nature.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They kinder set one anuther off," it was frequently remarked, "her a-bein' so little and him so big, an' both of 'em stickin' to each other so clost.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The romance of her history was considered to confer distinction upon the vicinity, and Tom's affection for her was approved of as a sentiment worthy of the largeness of the Cross-roads nature.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/
comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "They kinder set one anuther off," it was frequently remarked, "her a-bein' so little and him so big, an' both of 'em stickin' to each other so clost.
largenessnounUS /ˈlɑːrdʒnɪs/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading The romance of her history was considered to confer distinction upon the vicinity, and Tom's affection for her was approved of as a sentiment worthy of the largeness of the Cross-roads nature.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "They kinder set one anuther off," it was frequently remarked, "her a-bein' so little and him so big, an' both of 'em stickin' to each other so clost.
Lordy
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From this reading Lordy! 'tain't no use a-tryin' to part 'em.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The romance of her history was considered to confer distinction upon the vicinity, and Tom's affection for her was approved of as a sentiment worthy of the largeness of the Cross-roads nature.
not any; not one
From this reading Lordy! 'tain't no use a-tryin' to part 'em.
nowhar
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From this reading Sheby, she ain't a-goin' nowhar 'thout Tom, an' Tom, he h'aint a-goin' nowhars 'thout Sheby!"
nowhars
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From this reading Sheby, she ain't a-goin' nowhar 'thout Tom, an' Tom, he h'aint a-goin' nowhars 'thout Sheby!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "They kinder set one anuther off," it was frequently remarked, "her a-bein' so little and him so big, an' both of 'em stickin' to each other so clost.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "They kinder set one anuther off," it was frequently remarked, "her a-bein' so little and him so big, an' both of 'em stickin' to each other so clost.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "They kinder set one anuther off," it was frequently remarked, "her a-bein' so little and him so big, an' both of 'em stickin' to each other so clost.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Lordy! 'tain't no use a-tryin' to part 'em.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
protegeenoun
a woman protege
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "They kinder set one anuther off," it was frequently remarked, "her a-bein' so little and him so big, an' both of 'em stickin' to each other so clost.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading The romance of her history was considered to confer distinction upon the vicinity, and Tom's affection for her was approved of as a sentiment worthy of the largeness of the Cross-roads nature.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading The romance of her history was considered to confer distinction upon the vicinity, and Tom's affection for her was approved of as a sentiment worthy of the largeness of the Cross-roads nature.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "They kinder set one anuther off," it was frequently remarked, "her a-bein' so little and him so big, an' both of 'em stickin' to each other so clost.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sheby, she ain't a-goin' nowhar 'thout Tom, an' Tom, he h'aint a-goin' nowhars 'thout Sheby!"
Sheby
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From this reading Sheby, she ain't a-goin' nowhar 'thout Tom, an' Tom, he h'aint a-goin' nowhars 'thout Sheby!"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
stickin
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From this reading "They kinder set one anuther off," it was frequently remarked, "her a-bein' so little and him so big, an' both of 'em stickin' to each other so clost.
tain't
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From this reading Lordy! 'tain't no use a-tryin' to part 'em.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They kinder set one anuther off," it was frequently remarked, "her a-bein' so little and him so big, an' both of 'em stickin' to each other so clost.
thout
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From this reading Sheby, she ain't a-goin' nowhar 'thout Tom, an' Tom, he h'aint a-goin' nowhars 'thout Sheby!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
male cat
From this reading As the Cross-roads had regarded Tom as a piece of personal property to be proud of, so it fell into the habit of regarding his _protegee_.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading The romance of her history was considered to confer distinction upon the vicinity, and Tom's affection for her was approved of as a sentiment worthy of the largeness of the Cross-roads nature.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The romance of her history was considered to confer distinction upon the vicinity, and Tom's affection for her was approved of as a sentiment worthy of the largeness of the Cross-roads nature.
the act of using
From this reading Lordy! 'tain't no use a-tryin' to part 'em.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The romance of her history was considered to confer distinction upon the vicinity, and Tom's affection for her was approved of as a sentiment worthy of the largeness of the Cross-roads nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The romance of her history was considered to confer distinction upon the vicinity, and Tom's affection for her was approved of as a sentiment worthy of the largeness of the Cross-roads nature.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The romance of her history was considered to confer distinction upon the vicinity, and Tom's affection for her was approved of as a sentiment worthy of the largeness of the Cross-roads nature.
