abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading He abandoned the possible diplomatic approaches to the subject and blurted out: “What do you want to have anything to do with that Vanton feller, for, anyway, Mermaid?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He did not want to talk about himself but about Mermaid, and particularly about the dangerous acquaintances--well, acquaintance--she was cultivating.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He did not want to talk about himself but about Mermaid, and particularly about the dangerous acquaintances--well, acquaintance--she was cultivating.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He did not want to talk about himself but about Mermaid, and particularly about the dangerous acquaintances--well, acquaintance--she was cultivating.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not want to talk about himself but about Mermaid, and particularly about the dangerous acquaintances--well, acquaintance--she was cultivating.
any thing at all
From this reading He abandoned the possible diplomatic approaches to the subject and blurted out: “What do you want to have anything to do with that Vanton feller, for, anyway, Mermaid?
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading He abandoned the possible diplomatic approaches to the subject and blurted out: “What do you want to have anything to do with that Vanton feller, for, anyway, Mermaid?
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading He abandoned the possible diplomatic approaches to the subject and blurted out: “What do you want to have anything to do with that Vanton feller, for, anyway, Mermaid?
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Mermaid’s very bright blue eyes were on him and he found it difficult to collect his thoughts and present his argument.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indignation at the turn the conversation was taking overcame Mr. Lupton.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Mermaid’s very bright blue eyes were on him and he found it difficult to collect his thoughts and present his argument.
blurtedverbUS /ˈblɜːrtɪd/
past form of “blurt” — utter impulsively
From this reading He abandoned the possible diplomatic approaches to the subject and blurted out: “What do you want to have anything to do with that Vanton feller, for, anyway, Mermaid?
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Mermaid’s very bright blue eyes were on him and he found it difficult to collect his thoughts and present his argument.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not want to talk about himself but about Mermaid, and particularly about the dangerous acquaintances--well, acquaintance--she was cultivating.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading Mermaid’s very bright blue eyes were on him and he found it difficult to collect his thoughts and present his argument.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Indignation at the turn the conversation was taking overcame Mr. Lupton.
cultivatingverbUS /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “cultivate” — foster the growth of
From this reading He did not want to talk about himself but about Mermaid, and particularly about the dangerous acquaintances--well, acquaintance--she was cultivating.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He did not want to talk about himself but about Mermaid, and particularly about the dangerous acquaintances--well, acquaintance--she was cultivating.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not want to talk about himself but about Mermaid, and particularly about the dangerous acquaintances--well, acquaintance--she was cultivating.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Mermaid’s very bright blue eyes were on him and he found it difficult to collect his thoughts and present his argument.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading He abandoned the possible diplomatic approaches to the subject and blurted out: “What do you want to have anything to do with that Vanton feller, for, anyway, Mermaid?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He abandoned the possible diplomatic approaches to the subject and blurted out: “What do you want to have anything to do with that Vanton feller, for, anyway, Mermaid?
don't
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From this reading If we fellers don’t have anything to do with him I shouldn’t think you’d--you’d----” He stuck hopelessly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mermaid’s very bright blue eyes were on him and he found it difficult to collect his thoughts and present his argument.
fellernounUS /ˈfelər/
a person who fells trees
From this reading He abandoned the possible diplomatic approaches to the subject and blurted out: “What do you want to have anything to do with that Vanton feller, for, anyway, Mermaid?
fellersnounUS /ˈfelərz/
plural of “feller” — a person who fells trees
From this reading If we fellers don’t have anything to do with him I shouldn’t think you’d--you’d----” He stuck hopelessly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He abandoned the possible diplomatic approaches to the subject and blurted out: “What do you want to have anything to do with that Vanton feller, for, anyway, Mermaid?
set up or found
From this reading Mermaid’s very bright blue eyes were on him and he found it difficult to collect his thoughts and present his argument.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He abandoned the possible diplomatic approaches to the subject and blurted out: “What do you want to have anything to do with that Vanton feller, for, anyway, Mermaid?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not want to talk about himself but about Mermaid, and particularly about the dangerous acquaintances--well, acquaintance--she was cultivating.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If we fellers don’t have anything to do with him I shouldn’t think you’d--you’d----” He stuck hopelessly.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He did not want to talk about himself but about Mermaid, and particularly about the dangerous acquaintances--well, acquaintance--she was cultivating.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mermaid’s very bright blue eyes were on him and he found it difficult to collect his thoughts and present his argument.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading If we fellers don’t have anything to do with him I shouldn’t think you’d--you’d----” He stuck hopelessly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If we fellers don’t have anything to do with him I shouldn’t think you’d--you’d----” He stuck hopelessly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we fellers don’t have anything to do with him I shouldn’t think you’d--you’d----” He stuck hopelessly.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Indignation at the turn the conversation was taking overcame Mr. Lupton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mermaid’s very bright blue eyes were on him and he found it difficult to collect his thoughts and present his argument.
Lupton
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From this reading Indignation at the turn the conversation was taking overcame Mr. Lupton.
MermaidnounUS /ˈmɜːrmeɪd/
half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
From this reading He did not want to talk about himself but about Mermaid, and particularly about the dangerous acquaintances--well, acquaintance--she was cultivating.
Mermaid's
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From this reading Mermaid’s very bright blue eyes were on him and he found it difficult to collect his thoughts and present his argument.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Indignation at the turn the conversation was taking overcame Mr. Lupton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not want to talk about himself but about Mermaid, and particularly about the dangerous acquaintances--well, acquaintance--she was cultivating.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mermaid’s very bright blue eyes were on him and he found it difficult to collect his thoughts and present his argument.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He abandoned the possible diplomatic approaches to the subject and blurted out: “What do you want to have anything to do with that Vanton feller, for, anyway, Mermaid?
overcameverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading Indignation at the turn the conversation was taking overcame Mr. Lupton.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He did not want to talk about himself but about Mermaid, and particularly about the dangerous acquaintances--well, acquaintance--she was cultivating.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He abandoned the possible diplomatic approaches to the subject and blurted out: “What do you want to have anything to do with that Vanton feller, for, anyway, Mermaid?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mermaid’s very bright blue eyes were on him and he found it difficult to collect his thoughts and present his argument.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not want to talk about himself but about Mermaid, and particularly about the dangerous acquaintances--well, acquaintance--she was cultivating.
shouldn't
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From this reading If we fellers don’t have anything to do with him I shouldn’t think you’d--you’d----” He stuck hopelessly.
caught or fixed
From this reading If we fellers don’t have anything to do with him I shouldn’t think you’d--you’d----” He stuck hopelessly.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He abandoned the possible diplomatic approaches to the subject and blurted out: “What do you want to have anything to do with that Vanton feller, for, anyway, Mermaid?
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Indignation at the turn the conversation was taking overcame Mr. Lupton.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He did not want to talk about himself but about Mermaid, and particularly about the dangerous acquaintances--well, acquaintance--she was cultivating.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He abandoned the possible diplomatic approaches to the subject and blurted out: “What do you want to have anything to do with that Vanton feller, for, anyway, Mermaid?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Indignation at the turn the conversation was taking overcame Mr. Lupton.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading If we fellers don’t have anything to do with him I shouldn’t think you’d--you’d----” He stuck hopelessly.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mermaid’s very bright blue eyes were on him and he found it difficult to collect his thoughts and present his argument.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not want to talk about himself but about Mermaid, and particularly about the dangerous acquaintances--well, acquaintance--she was cultivating.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Indignation at the turn the conversation was taking overcame Mr. Lupton.
Vanton
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From this reading He abandoned the possible diplomatic approaches to the subject and blurted out: “What do you want to have anything to do with that Vanton feller, for, anyway, Mermaid?
precisely as stated
From this reading Mermaid’s very bright blue eyes were on him and he found it difficult to collect his thoughts and present his argument.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He did not want to talk about himself but about Mermaid, and particularly about the dangerous acquaintances--well, acquaintance--she was cultivating.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indignation at the turn the conversation was taking overcame Mr. Lupton.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we fellers don’t have anything to do with him I shouldn’t think you’d--you’d----” He stuck hopelessly.
(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 He did not want to talk about himself but about Mermaid, and particularly about the dangerous acquaintances--well, acquaintance--she was cultivating.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mermaid’s very bright blue eyes were on him and he found it difficult to collect his thoughts and present his argument.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He abandoned the possible diplomatic approaches to the subject and blurted out: “What do you want to have anything to do with that Vanton feller, for, anyway, Mermaid?
in the company of; together with
From this reading He abandoned the possible diplomatic approaches to the subject and blurted out: “What do you want to have anything to do with that Vanton feller, for, anyway, Mermaid?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He abandoned the possible diplomatic approaches to the subject and blurted out: “What do you want to have anything to do with that Vanton feller, for, anyway, Mermaid?
you'd
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From this reading If we fellers don’t have anything to do with him I shouldn’t think you’d--you’d----” He stuck hopelessly.
