used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
Ain't
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From this reading Ain't that scandalous?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
b'leeve
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From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading "Of course Hawley will bet," said Matt, "that's his business.
bettin
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From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Of course Hawley will bet," said Matt, "that's his business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
convulsiveadjectiveUS /kənˈvʌlsɪv/
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course Hawley will bet," said Matt, "that's his business.
DirknounUS /dɜːrk/
a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
doin
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From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
don't
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From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
FOULadjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading FOUL PLAY.
gamblin
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From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
goin
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From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
grabbedverbUS /ɡræbd/
inflected form of “grab” — take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
Hawley
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From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An' him a Phoenix man!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
knockin
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From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading An' him a Phoenix man!"
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading "Of course Hawley will bet," said Matt, "that's his business.
Matt'snounUS /mætz/
possessive form of “matt” — the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
O'Day'll
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From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course Hawley will bet," said Matt, "that's his business.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
PhoenixnounUS /ˈfiːnɪks/
the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona; situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural area thanks to irrigation
From this reading An' him a Phoenix man!"
participate in games or sport
From this reading FOUL PLAY.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
any competition
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Of course Hawley will bet," said Matt, "that's his business.
scandalousadjectiveUS /ˈskændələs/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading Ain't that scandalous?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
that's
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From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
to-morrer
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From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
accept gladly
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Of course Hawley will bet," said Matt, "that's his business.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "I don't b'leeve in gamblin'," whispered Welcome, "an' bettin' is next door to knockin' a human down an' goin' through his pockets; but that's what Dirk Hawley is doin'--bettin' right an' left two to one, three to one, any odds he can git, that"--and here Welcome grabbed Matt's arm in a convulsive grip and brought his face close to Matt's--"O'Day'll win that race to-morrer!
