ain't
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From this reading "I ain't deef!" she wailed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hangin''s too good for 'em, but le' me git my eye on 'em an' they shall swing for 't!
any person at all
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
b'iled
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From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
bandboxnoun
a light cylindrical box for holding light articles of attire (especially hats)
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
the two together, not just one
From this reading The victim put both trembling hands to her ears.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hangin''s too good for 'em, but le' me git my eye on 'em an' they shall swing for 't!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
cumulativeadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/
increasing by successive addition
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
deef
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From this reading "I ain't deef!" she wailed.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The victim put both trembling hands to her ears.
a quad with a square body
From this reading Hangin''s too good for 'em, but le' me git my eye on 'em an' they shall swing for 't!
emphasizedadjectiveUS /ˈemfəsaɪzd/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
the organ of sight
From this reading Hangin''s too good for 'em, but le' me git my eye on 'em an' they shall swing for 't!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hangin''s too good for 'em, but le' me git my eye on 'em an' they shall swing for 't!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
Gil'roy's
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From this reading Yes, they shall, higher 'n Gil'roy's kite!"
gitnounUS /ɡɪt/
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading Hangin''s too good for 'em, but le' me git my eye on 'em an' they shall swing for 't!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Hangin''s too good for 'em, but le' me git my eye on 'em an' they shall swing for 't!
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The victim put both trembling hands to her ears.
Hangin
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From this reading Hangin''s too good for 'em, but le' me git my eye on 'em an' they shall swing for 't!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The victim put both trembling hands to her ears.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Yes, they shall, higher 'n Gil'roy's kite!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I ain't deef!" she wailed.
ile
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From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
kitenounUS /kaɪt/
a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
From this reading Yes, they shall, higher 'n Gil'roy's kite!"
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Hangin''s too good for 'em, but le' me git my eye on 'em an' they shall swing for 't!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading Yes, they shall, higher 'n Gil'roy's kite!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hangin''s too good for 'em, but le' me git my eye on 'em an' they shall swing for 't!
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The victim put both trembling hands to her ears.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Hangin''s too good for 'em, but le' me git my eye on 'em an' they shall swing for 't!
shakesnounUS /ʃeɪks/
plural of “shake” — building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Hangin''s too good for 'em, but le' me git my eye on 'em an' they shall swing for 't!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I ain't deef!" she wailed.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Hangin''s too good for 'em, but le' me git my eye on 'em an' they shall swing for 't!
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Hangin''s too good for 'em, but le' me git my eye on 'em an' they shall swing for 't!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hangin''s too good for 'em, but le' me git my eye on 'em an' they shall swing for 't!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Hangin''s too good for 'em, but le' me git my eye on 'em an' they shall swing for 't!
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
a shaky motion
From this reading The victim put both trembling hands to her ears.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading The victim put both trembling hands to her ears.
wailedverbUS /weɪld/
past form of “wail” — emit long loud cries
From this reading "I ain't deef!" she wailed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
Where's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Where's my green bandbox?'" The words were emphasized by cumulative shakes, "Anybody that's took that away from me ought to be b'iled in ile!
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, they shall, higher 'n Gil'roy's kite!"
