used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So far we have got out of a mighty tight place better than we expected.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
ain't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But we are in another pretty nigh as bad, though there ain't much chance of the red-skins getting at us."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "That air so, Harry.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But we are in another pretty nigh as bad, though there ain't much chance of the red-skins getting at us."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yesterday it seemed to us that there weren't much chance of our carrying our hair away, but now we are out of that scrape.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But we are in another pretty nigh as bad, though there ain't much chance of the red-skins getting at us."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Yesterday it seemed to us that there weren't much chance of our carrying our hair away, but now we are out of that scrape.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading But we are in another pretty nigh as bad, though there ain't much chance of the red-skins getting at us."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
(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 So far we have got out of a mighty tight place better than we expected.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yesterday it seemed to us that there weren't much chance of our carrying our hair away, but now we are out of that scrape.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Yesterday it seemed to us that there weren't much chance of our carrying our hair away, but now we are out of that scrape.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Yesterday it seemed to us that there weren't much chance of our carrying our hair away, but now we are out of that scrape.
COLORADOnounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading So far we have got out of a mighty tight place better than we expected.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far we have got out of a mighty tight place better than we expected.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading But we are in another pretty nigh as bad, though there ain't much chance of the red-skins getting at us."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Yesterday it seemed to us that there weren't much chance of our carrying our hair away, but now we are out of that scrape.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yesterday it seemed to us that there weren't much chance of our carrying our hair away, but now we are out of that scrape.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading So far we have got out of a mighty tight place better than we expected.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Yesterday it seemed to us that there weren't much chance of our carrying our hair away, but now we are out of that scrape.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading But we are in another pretty nigh as bad, though there ain't much chance of the red-skins getting at us."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Yesterday it seemed to us that there weren't much chance of our carrying our hair away, but now we are out of that scrape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So far we have got out of a mighty tight place better than we expected.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Yesterday it seemed to us that there weren't much chance of our carrying our hair away, but now we are out of that scrape.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So far we have got out of a mighty tight place better than we expected.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading So far we have got out of a mighty tight place better than we expected.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading But we are in another pretty nigh as bad, though there ain't much chance of the red-skins getting at us."
red-skins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But we are in another pretty nigh as bad, though there ain't much chance of the red-skins getting at us."
scrapeverbUS /skreɪp/
scratch repeatedly
From this reading Yesterday it seemed to us that there weren't much chance of our carrying our hair away, but now we are out of that scrape.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yesterday it seemed to us that there weren't much chance of our carrying our hair away, but now we are out of that scrape.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far we have got out of a mighty tight place better than we expected.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
squarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So far we have got out of a mighty tight place better than we expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yesterday it seemed to us that there weren't much chance of our carrying our hair away, but now we are out of that scrape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yesterday it seemed to us that there weren't much chance of our carrying our hair away, but now we are out of that scrape.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But we are in another pretty nigh as bad, though there ain't much chance of the red-skins getting at us."
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading So far we have got out of a mighty tight place better than we expected.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yesterday it seemed to us that there weren't much chance of our carrying our hair away, but now we are out of that scrape.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE COLORADO "Well, boys," Harry Wade began after they had smoked for some time in silence, "we have got to look at this matter squarely.
weren't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yesterday it seemed to us that there weren't much chance of our carrying our hair away, but now we are out of that scrape.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Yesterday it seemed to us that there weren't much chance of our carrying our hair away, but now we are out of that scrape.
