Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He 'lowed hit was a mighty long ja'nt out to the Edge whar he was a-goin'," contributed Blev Straley, who seemed to have been admitted to Provine's confidence.

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From this reading "He said you was a-goin' to stay at yo' own house to-night, an' he 'lowed ye wouldn't need the mule, an' he was mighty tired.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading He 'lowed hit was a mighty long ja'nt out to the Edge whar he was a-goin'," contributed Blev Straley, who seemed to have been admitted to Provine's confidence.

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From this reading "Ef I couldn't spit as fur as from here to the Edge I'd never chaw tobacker agin!

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "He said you was a-goin' to stay at yo' own house to-night, an' he 'lowed ye wouldn't need the mule, an' he was mighty tired.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading "Mighty long ja'nt--I say long ja'nt!" ejaculated old man Broyles, who was engaged in saddling his ancient one-eyed mare.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Ef I couldn't spit as fur as from here to the Edge I'd never chaw tobacker agin!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He 'lowed hit was a mighty long ja'nt out to the Edge whar he was a-goin'," contributed Blev Straley, who seemed to have been admitted to Provine's confidence.

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From this reading He 'lowed hit was a mighty long ja'nt out to the Edge whar he was a-goin'," contributed Blev Straley, who seemed to have been admitted to Provine's confidence.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

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From this reading "Mighty long ja'nt--I say long ja'nt!" ejaculated old man Broyles, who was engaged in saddling his ancient one-eyed mare.

a wad of something chewable as tobacco

From this reading "Ef I couldn't spit as fur as from here to the Edge I'd never chaw tobacker agin!

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading He 'lowed hit was a mighty long ja'nt out to the Edge whar he was a-goin'," contributed Blev Straley, who seemed to have been admitted to Provine's confidence.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading He 'lowed hit was a mighty long ja'nt out to the Edge whar he was a-goin'," contributed Blev Straley, who seemed to have been admitted to Provine's confidence.

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From this reading "Ef I couldn't spit as fur as from here to the Edge I'd never chaw tobacker agin!

any system of principles or beliefs

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

sleep in a convenient place

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading He 'lowed hit was a mighty long ja'nt out to the Edge whar he was a-goin'," contributed Blev Straley, who seemed to have been admitted to Provine's confidence.

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From this reading "Ef I couldn't spit as fur as from here to the Edge I'd never chaw tobacker agin!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Mighty long ja'nt--I say long ja'nt!" ejaculated old man Broyles, who was engaged in saddling his ancient one-eyed mare.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading "Mighty long ja'nt--I say long ja'nt!" ejaculated old man Broyles, who was engaged in saddling his ancient one-eyed mare.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

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From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Ef I couldn't spit as fur as from here to the Edge I'd never chaw tobacker agin!

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading "Ef I couldn't spit as fur as from here to the Edge I'd never chaw tobacker agin!

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He 'lowed hit was a mighty long ja'nt out to the Edge whar he was a-goin'," contributed Blev Straley, who seemed to have been admitted to Provine's confidence.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "He said you was a-goin' to stay at yo' own house to-night, an' he 'lowed ye wouldn't need the mule, an' he was mighty tired.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Ef I couldn't spit as fur as from here to the Edge I'd never chaw tobacker agin!

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

cause to move by striking

From this reading He 'lowed hit was a mighty long ja'nt out to the Edge whar he was a-goin'," contributed Blev Straley, who seemed to have been admitted to Provine's confidence.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "He said you was a-goin' to stay at yo' own house to-night, an' he 'lowed ye wouldn't need the mule, an' he was mighty tired.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Mighty long ja'nt--I say long ja'nt!" ejaculated old man Broyles, who was engaged in saddling his ancient one-eyed mare.

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From this reading "Ef I couldn't spit as fur as from here to the Edge I'd never chaw tobacker agin!

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Mighty long ja'nt--I say long ja'nt!" ejaculated old man Broyles, who was engaged in saddling his ancient one-eyed mare.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

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From this reading He 'lowed hit was a mighty long ja'nt out to the Edge whar he was a-goin'," contributed Blev Straley, who seemed to have been admitted to Provine's confidence.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He 'lowed hit was a mighty long ja'nt out to the Edge whar he was a-goin'," contributed Blev Straley, who seemed to have been admitted to Provine's confidence.

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From this reading "He said you was a-goin' to stay at yo' own house to-night, an' he 'lowed ye wouldn't need the mule, an' he was mighty tired.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Mighty long ja'nt--I say long ja'nt!" ejaculated old man Broyles, who was engaged in saddling his ancient one-eyed mare.

female equine animal

From this reading "Mighty long ja'nt--I say long ja'nt!" ejaculated old man Broyles, who was engaged in saddling his ancient one-eyed mare.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading "He said you was a-goin' to stay at yo' own house to-night, an' he 'lowed ye wouldn't need the mule, an' he was mighty tired.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "He said you was a-goin' to stay at yo' own house to-night, an' he 'lowed ye wouldn't need the mule, an' he was mighty tired.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Ef I couldn't spit as fur as from here to the Edge I'd never chaw tobacker agin!

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Mighty long ja'nt--I say long ja'nt!" ejaculated old man Broyles, who was engaged in saddling his ancient one-eyed mare.

having or showing only one eye

From this reading "Mighty long ja'nt--I say long ja'nt!" ejaculated old man Broyles, who was engaged in saddling his ancient one-eyed mare.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He 'lowed hit was a mighty long ja'nt out to the Edge whar he was a-goin'," contributed Blev Straley, who seemed to have been admitted to Provine's confidence.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "He said you was a-goin' to stay at yo' own house to-night, an' he 'lowed ye wouldn't need the mule, an' he was mighty tired.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He 'lowed hit was a mighty long ja'nt out to the Edge whar he was a-goin'," contributed Blev Straley, who seemed to have been admitted to Provine's confidence.

go at a rack

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

-ing form of “saddle” — put a saddle on

From this reading "Mighty long ja'nt--I say long ja'nt!" ejaculated old man Broyles, who was engaged in saddling his ancient one-eyed mare.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "He said you was a-goin' to stay at yo' own house to-night, an' he 'lowed ye wouldn't need the mule, an' he was mighty tired.

express in words

From this reading "Mighty long ja'nt--I say long ja'nt!" ejaculated old man Broyles, who was engaged in saddling his ancient one-eyed mare.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He 'lowed hit was a mighty long ja'nt out to the Edge whar he was a-goin'," contributed Blev Straley, who seemed to have been admitted to Provine's confidence.

that is looked for

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth

From this reading "Ef I couldn't spit as fur as from here to the Edge I'd never chaw tobacker agin!

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "He said you was a-goin' to stay at yo' own house to-night, an' he 'lowed ye wouldn't need the mule, an' he was mighty tired.

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From this reading He 'lowed hit was a mighty long ja'nt out to the Edge whar he was a-goin'," contributed Blev Straley, who seemed to have been admitted to Provine's confidence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading "He said you was a-goin' to stay at yo' own house to-night, an' he 'lowed ye wouldn't need the mule, an' he was mighty tired.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "He said you was a-goin' to stay at yo' own house to-night, an' he 'lowed ye wouldn't need the mule, an' he was mighty tired.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Ef I couldn't spit as fur as from here to the Edge I'd never chaw tobacker agin!

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He 'lowed hit was a mighty long ja'nt out to the Edge whar he was a-goin'," contributed Blev Straley, who seemed to have been admitted to Provine's confidence.

at the time that

From this reading Foeman's Bluff It was near midnight when Creed sought his patient mule at the rack, to find that Doss Provine had ridden the animal away.

which person or people

From this reading He 'lowed hit was a mighty long ja'nt out to the Edge whar he was a-goin'," contributed Blev Straley, who seemed to have been admitted to Provine's confidence.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "He said you was a-goin' to stay at yo' own house to-night, an' he 'lowed ye wouldn't need the mule, an' he was mighty tired.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "He said you was a-goin' to stay at yo' own house to-night, an' he 'lowed ye wouldn't need the mule, an' he was mighty tired.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "He said you was a-goin' to stay at yo' own house to-night, an' he 'lowed ye wouldn't need the mule, an' he was mighty tired.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "He said you was a-goin' to stay at yo' own house to-night, an' he 'lowed ye wouldn't need the mule, an' he was mighty tired.