Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

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From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am a business man myself, and I’m willing to pay for whatever time I kept this young man from his work.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “I am a business man myself, and I’m willing to pay for whatever time I kept this young man from his work.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading “I am a business man myself, and I’m willing to pay for whatever time I kept this young man from his work.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I guess we can figure it out.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Work is money, an’ when he don’t work I lose jest so much money.”

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading I guess we can figure it out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I am a business man myself, and I’m willing to pay for whatever time I kept this young man from his work.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “I am a business man myself, and I’m willing to pay for whatever time I kept this young man from his work.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading I guess we can figure it out.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Work is money, an’ when he don’t work I lose jest so much money.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I am a business man myself, and I’m willing to pay for whatever time I kept this young man from his work.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Work is money, an’ when he don’t work I lose jest so much money.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I guess we can figure it out.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Work is money, an’ when he don’t work I lose jest so much money.”

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading “I am a business man myself, and I’m willing to pay for whatever time I kept this young man from his work.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Work is money, an’ when he don’t work I lose jest so much money.”

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “I am a business man myself, and I’m willing to pay for whatever time I kept this young man from his work.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Work is money, an’ when he don’t work I lose jest so much money.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Work is money, an’ when he don’t work I lose jest so much money.”

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading “I am a business man myself, and I’m willing to pay for whatever time I kept this young man from his work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I guess we can figure it out.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading “I am a business man myself, and I’m willing to pay for whatever time I kept this young man from his work.

with speed

From this reading “I understand,” replied the stranger quickly.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “I understand,” replied the stranger quickly.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

of animals or fruits that have a shell

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Work is money, an’ when he don’t work I lose jest so much money.”

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading “I understand,” replied the stranger quickly.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “I am a business man myself, and I’m willing to pay for whatever time I kept this young man from his work.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “I am a business man myself, and I’m willing to pay for whatever time I kept this young man from his work.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading “I understand,” replied the stranger quickly.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I guess we can figure it out.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading “I am a business man myself, and I’m willing to pay for whatever time I kept this young man from his work.

at the time that

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

during the time that

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading “I am a business man myself, and I’m willing to pay for whatever time I kept this young man from his work.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading THE DANGEROUS BULL “Why, of course,” began Mr. Savage, while he scraped some mud off his boots with a stick, “ye know this corn has all got t’ be shelled t’ day, an’ when Dan stops, th’ work ain’t goin’ on.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “I am a business man myself, and I’m willing to pay for whatever time I kept this young man from his work.