129
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From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
197
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From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
263
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From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
319
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From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," "Lovey Mary," "Sandy," etc.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
bein
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From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading "I bet he did.
CabbagenounUS /ˈkæbədʒ/
any of various types of cabbage
From this reading Author of "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," "Lovey Mary," "Sandy," etc.
Can't
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From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I bet he did.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
etc
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From this reading Author of "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," "Lovey Mary," "Sandy," etc.
FallowsnounUS /ˈfæloʊz/
plural of “fallow” — cultivated land that is not seeded for one or more growing seasons
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
ferrymannounUS /ˈferimən/
a man who operates a ferry
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
gettin
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From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
hadn't
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From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
hasn't
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From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I bet he did.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
be the source of pain
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
I'm
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From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
inventin
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From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
it's
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From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
and nothing more
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
Lovey
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From this reading Author of "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," "Lovey Mary," "Sandy," etc.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Author of "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," "Lovey Mary," "Sandy," etc.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Author of "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," "Lovey Mary," "Sandy," etc.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
naphthanounUS /ˈnæfθə/
any of various volatile flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixtures; used chiefly as solvents
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
no person; not anyone
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," "Lovey Mary," "Sandy," etc.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
Opp
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From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
PatchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Author of "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," "Lovey Mary," "Sandy," etc.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
a human being
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
ricketyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪkəti/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Opp?" said Jimmy.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Author of "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," "Lovey Mary," "Sandy," etc.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
that's
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From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," "Lovey Mary," "Sandy," etc.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
at the time that
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
which person or people
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
Wiggs
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From this reading Author of "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," "Lovey Mary," "Sandy," etc.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading If there is one person in the world that's got a talent for missing things, it's Mr. Opp. I never seen him that he hadn't just missed gettin' a thousand dollar job, or inventin' a patent, or bein' hurt when he had took out a accident policy.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "'Why, Mr. Opp, I'm not old enough'" 129 "It was Mr. Opp saying his prayers" 197 "'Oh, my God, it has come'" 263 "'Can't nobody beat me making skirts'" 319 "I hope your passenger hasn't missed his train," observed the ferryman to Mr. Jimmy Fallows, who sat on the river bank with the painter of his rickety little naphtha launch held loosely in his hand.
