used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
aer
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From this reading And yet, here we aer, and I'm watchin' thim steaks pretty close, which seems to show as thar ain't nothing much wrong."
agin
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From this reading "It ain't so many hours ago as me and Carrots was, as yer might say, fair up agin it.
in the past
From this reading "It ain't so many hours ago as me and Carrots was, as yer might say, fair up agin it.
ain't
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From this reading "It ain't so many hours ago as me and Carrots was, as yer might say, fair up agin it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
blinkedverbUS /blɪŋkt/
past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
CarrotsnounUS /ˈkærəts/
plural of “carrot” — deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant
From this reading "It ain't so many hours ago as me and Carrots was, as yer might say, fair up agin it.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I didn't look to come out clear.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading And yet, here we aer, and I'm watchin' thim steaks pretty close, which seems to show as thar ain't nothing much wrong."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I didn't look to come out clear.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
didn't
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From this reading I didn't look to come out clear.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
a quad with a square body
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
embersnounUS /ˈembərz/
plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
divisible by two
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "It ain't so many hours ago as me and Carrots was, as yer might say, fair up agin it.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
the act of giving
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And yet, here we aer, and I'm watchin' thim steaks pretty close, which seems to show as thar ain't nothing much wrong."
hissingnounUS /ˈhɪsɪŋ/
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "It ain't so many hours ago as me and Carrots was, as yer might say, fair up agin it.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I didn't look to come out clear.
I'm
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From this reading And yet, here we aer, and I'm watchin' thim steaks pretty close, which seems to show as thar ain't nothing much wrong."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
kidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I didn't look to come out clear.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "It ain't so many hours ago as me and Carrots was, as yer might say, fair up agin it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It ain't so many hours ago as me and Carrots was, as yer might say, fair up agin it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "It ain't so many hours ago as me and Carrots was, as yer might say, fair up agin it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And yet, here we aer, and I'm watchin' thim steaks pretty close, which seems to show as thar ain't nothing much wrong."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And yet, here we aer, and I'm watchin' thim steaks pretty close, which seems to show as thar ain't nothing much wrong."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I didn't look to come out clear.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
PepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading And yet, here we aer, and I'm watchin' thim steaks pretty close, which seems to show as thar ain't nothing much wrong."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
express in words
From this reading "It ain't so many hours ago as me and Carrots was, as yer might say, fair up agin it.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And yet, here we aer, and I'm watchin' thim steaks pretty close, which seems to show as thar ain't nothing much wrong."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And yet, here we aer, and I'm watchin' thim steaks pretty close, which seems to show as thar ain't nothing much wrong."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It ain't so many hours ago as me and Carrots was, as yer might say, fair up agin it.
steaksnounUS /steɪks/
plural of “steak” — a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
Steve
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From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
tendingnounUS /ˈtendɪŋ/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
thar
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From this reading And yet, here we aer, and I'm watchin' thim steaks pretty close, which seems to show as thar ain't nothing much wrong."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
thim
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From this reading And yet, here we aer, and I'm watchin' thim steaks pretty close, which seems to show as thar ain't nothing much wrong."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I didn't look to come out clear.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It ain't so many hours ago as me and Carrots was, as yer might say, fair up agin it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
watchin
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From this reading And yet, here we aer, and I'm watchin' thim steaks pretty close, which seems to show as thar ain't nothing much wrong."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And yet, here we aer, and I'm watchin' thim steaks pretty close, which seems to show as thar ain't nothing much wrong."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Giving 'em Pepper It was a jovial party which sat round the camp fire on the evening following the defeat of the Indians, for even the old and tried hunters could not help a feeling of elation.
which person or people
From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading And yet, here we aer, and I'm watchin' thim steaks pretty close, which seems to show as thar ain't nothing much wrong."
yer
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From this reading "It makes yer feel jest like a kid," said Steve, as he blinked in the firelight, and looked across at Jack, who was tending the buffalo steaks hissing over the embers.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet, here we aer, and I'm watchin' thim steaks pretty close, which seems to show as thar ain't nothing much wrong."
