used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
from appearances alone
From this reading "The poor spalpeen!" whimpered Jimmy, apparently shocked by what their leader had just remarked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I hope it won't turn out as bad as that, Jack!" gasped George.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading I hope it won't turn out as bad as that, Jack!" gasped George.
BAYOUnounUS /ˈbaɪuː/
a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)
From this reading TRACKED TO THE BAYOU.
for the reason that
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "The poor spalpeen!" whimpered Jimmy, apparently shocked by what their leader had just remarked.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
don't
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From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading I hope it won't turn out as bad as that, Jack!" gasped George.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading I hope it won't turn out as bad as that, Jack!" gasped George.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "The poor spalpeen!" whimpered Jimmy, apparently shocked by what their leader had just remarked.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope it won't turn out as bad as that, Jack!" gasped George.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hope it won't turn out as bad as that, Jack!" gasped George.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I hope it won't turn out as bad as that, Jack!" gasped George.
a small worthless amount
From this reading I hope it won't turn out as bad as that, Jack!" gasped George.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading "The poor spalpeen!" whimpered Jimmy, apparently shocked by what their leader had just remarked.
JoshverbUS /dʒɑːʃ/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
and nothing more
From this reading "The poor spalpeen!" whimpered Jimmy, apparently shocked by what their leader had just remarked.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "The poor spalpeen!" whimpered Jimmy, apparently shocked by what their leader had just remarked.
engage in
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I hope it won't turn out as bad as that, Jack!" gasped George.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "The poor spalpeen!" whimpered Jimmy, apparently shocked by what their leader had just remarked.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "The poor spalpeen!" whimpered Jimmy, apparently shocked by what their leader had just remarked.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
express in words
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading "The poor spalpeen!" whimpered Jimmy, apparently shocked by what their leader had just remarked.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
spalpeen
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From this reading "The poor spalpeen!" whimpered Jimmy, apparently shocked by what their leader had just remarked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I hope it won't turn out as bad as that, Jack!" gasped George.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRACKED TO THE BAYOU.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "The poor spalpeen!" whimpered Jimmy, apparently shocked by what their leader had just remarked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRACKED TO THE BAYOU.
TRACKEDadjectiveUS /trækt/
having tracks
From this reading TRACKED TO THE BAYOU.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I hope it won't turn out as bad as that, Jack!" gasped George.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "The poor spalpeen!" whimpered Jimmy, apparently shocked by what their leader had just remarked.
whimpered
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From this reading "The poor spalpeen!" whimpered Jimmy, apparently shocked by what their leader had just remarked.
won't
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From this reading I hope it won't turn out as bad as that, Jack!" gasped George.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now," Jack hastened to say, "don't make up your minds, boys, that Josh has run against that sort of a hard deal, just because it flashed into my mind.
