used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Bejabers, I hope its a civilized land we’ll foind, and divil a cannibal,” said Barney.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Not one of the party but felt quite confident that they would soon stand on terra firma above the sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Bejabers, I hope its a civilized land we’ll foind, and divil a cannibal,” said Barney.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I’ve no taste for bein’ ate up in mishtake fer a lobster as soon as iver I cum out av the wather!”
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading “I’ve no taste for bein’ ate up in mishtake fer a lobster as soon as iver I cum out av the wather!”
avnounUS /ˌeɪˈviː/
the eleventh month of the civil year; the fifth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in July and August)
From this reading “I’ve no taste for bein’ ate up in mishtake fer a lobster as soon as iver I cum out av the wather!”
Barney
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From this reading “Bejabers, I hope its a civilized land we’ll foind, and divil a cannibal,” said Barney.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was every indication that land was just before them.
bein
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From this reading “I’ve no taste for bein’ ate up in mishtake fer a lobster as soon as iver I cum out av the wather!”
Bejabers
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From this reading “Bejabers, I hope its a civilized land we’ll foind, and divil a cannibal,” said Barney.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not one of the party but felt quite confident that they would soon stand on terra firma above the sea.
cannibalnounUS /ˈkænəbəl/
a person who eats human flesh
From this reading “Bejabers, I hope its a civilized land we’ll foind, and divil a cannibal,” said Barney.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading “Bejabers, I hope its a civilized land we’ll foind, and divil a cannibal,” said Barney.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Not one of the party but felt quite confident that they would soon stand on terra firma above the sea.
cumnounUS /kʌm/
the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “I’ve no taste for bein’ ate up in mishtake fer a lobster as soon as iver I cum out av the wather!”
a digital tape recording of sound
From this reading “Golly, dey would neber eat yo’ fo’ dat, I’ish!” grunted Pomp.
dey
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From this reading “Golly, dey would neber eat yo’ fo’ dat, I’ish!” grunted Pomp.
divil
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From this reading “Bejabers, I hope its a civilized land we’ll foind, and divil a cannibal,” said Barney.
take in solid food
From this reading “Golly, dey would neber eat yo’ fo’ dat, I’ish!” grunted Pomp.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was every indication that land was just before them.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Not one of the party but felt quite confident that they would soon stand on terra firma above the sea.
fer
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From this reading “I’ve no taste for bein’ ate up in mishtake fer a lobster as soon as iver I cum out av the wather!”
firma
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From this reading Not one of the party but felt quite confident that they would soon stand on terra firma above the sea.
fonoun
an officer holding the rank of major or lieutenant colonel or colonel
From this reading “Golly, dey would neber eat yo’ fo’ dat, I’ish!” grunted Pomp.
foind
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From this reading “Bejabers, I hope its a civilized land we’ll foind, and divil a cannibal,” said Barney.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I’ve no taste for bein’ ate up in mishtake fer a lobster as soon as iver I cum out av the wather!”
Golly
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From this reading “Golly, dey would neber eat yo’ fo’ dat, I’ish!” grunted Pomp.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading “Golly, dey would neber eat yo’ fo’ dat, I’ish!” grunted Pomp.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Bejabers, I hope its a civilized land we’ll foind, and divil a cannibal,” said Barney.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Bejabers, I hope its a civilized land we’ll foind, and divil a cannibal,” said Barney.
I'ish
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From this reading “Golly, dey would neber eat yo’ fo’ dat, I’ish!” grunted Pomp.
I've
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From this reading “I’ve no taste for bein’ ate up in mishtake fer a lobster as soon as iver I cum out av the wather!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I’ve no taste for bein’ ate up in mishtake fer a lobster as soon as iver I cum out av the wather!”
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading There was every indication that land was just before them.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “Bejabers, I hope its a civilized land we’ll foind, and divil a cannibal,” said Barney.
iveradjectiveUS /ˈaɪvər/
comparative of “iv” — being one more than three
From this reading “I’ve no taste for bein’ ate up in mishtake fer a lobster as soon as iver I cum out av the wather!”
and nothing more
From this reading There was every indication that land was just before them.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading There was every indication that land was just before them.
lobsternounUS /ˈlɑːbstər/
flesh of a lobster
From this reading “I’ve no taste for bein’ ate up in mishtake fer a lobster as soon as iver I cum out av the wather!”
mishtake
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From this reading “I’ve no taste for bein’ ate up in mishtake fer a lobster as soon as iver I cum out av the wather!”
neber
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From this reading “Golly, dey would neber eat yo’ fo’ dat, I’ish!” grunted Pomp.
not any; not one
From this reading “I’ve no taste for bein’ ate up in mishtake fer a lobster as soon as iver I cum out av the wather!”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not one of the party but felt quite confident that they would soon stand on terra firma above the sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not one of the party but felt quite confident that they would soon stand on terra firma above the sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not one of the party but felt quite confident that they would soon stand on terra firma above the sea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not one of the party but felt quite confident that they would soon stand on terra firma above the sea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I’ve no taste for bein’ ate up in mishtake fer a lobster as soon as iver I cum out av the wather!”
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Not one of the party but felt quite confident that they would soon stand on terra firma above the sea.
PompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading “Golly, dey would neber eat yo’ fo’ dat, I’ish!” grunted Pomp.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Not one of the party but felt quite confident that they would soon stand on terra firma above the sea.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Bejabers, I hope its a civilized land we’ll foind, and divil a cannibal,” said Barney.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Not one of the party but felt quite confident that they would soon stand on terra firma above the sea.
in the near future
From this reading Not one of the party but felt quite confident that they would soon stand on terra firma above the sea.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Not one of the party but felt quite confident that they would soon stand on terra firma above the sea.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading “I’ve no taste for bein’ ate up in mishtake fer a lobster as soon as iver I cum out av the wather!”
terra
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From this reading Not one of the party but felt quite confident that they would soon stand on terra firma above the sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not one of the party but felt quite confident that they would soon stand on terra firma above the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not one of the party but felt quite confident that they would soon stand on terra firma above the sea.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was every indication that land was just before them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was every indication that land was just before them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not one of the party but felt quite confident that they would soon stand on terra firma above the sea.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I’ve no taste for bein’ ate up in mishtake fer a lobster as soon as iver I cum out av the wather!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was every indication that land was just before them.
wather
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From this reading “I’ve no taste for bein’ ate up in mishtake fer a lobster as soon as iver I cum out av the wather!”
we'll
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From this reading “Bejabers, I hope its a civilized land we’ll foind, and divil a cannibal,” said Barney.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not one of the party but felt quite confident that they would soon stand on terra firma above the sea.
yo
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From this reading “Golly, dey would neber eat yo’ fo’ dat, I’ish!” grunted Pomp.
