used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Besides, dear, I’m not as young as I was.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading (_Rises._) _Tom._ But surely you’ll never countenance such a bargain?
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, dear, I’m not as young as I was.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
borrowsverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊz/
third-person singular of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading (_Rises._) _Tom._ But surely you’ll never countenance such a bargain?
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading (_Rises._) _Tom._ But surely you’ll never countenance such a bargain?
countenancedverbUS /ˈkaʊntənənst/
past form of “countenance” — consent to, give permission
From this reading _Mat._ ’Deed, and I don’t want to, Tom dear, but I’ve countenanced it for thirteen years, and sure it ’ld look odd to refuse now.
dearly loved
From this reading _Mat._ ’Deed, and I don’t want to, Tom dear, but I’ve countenanced it for thirteen years, and sure it ’ld look odd to refuse now.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading _Mat._ ’Deed, and I don’t want to, Tom dear, but I’ve countenanced it for thirteen years, and sure it ’ld look odd to refuse now.
don't
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From this reading _Mat._ ’Deed, and I don’t want to, Tom dear, but I’ve countenanced it for thirteen years, and sure it ’ld look odd to refuse now.
a quad with a square body
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
a social unit living together
From this reading It’s a rule of the family.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Mat._ ’Deed, and I don’t want to, Tom dear, but I’ve countenanced it for thirteen years, and sure it ’ld look odd to refuse now.
ginerally
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From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
I'm
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From this reading Besides, dear, I’m not as young as I was.
I've
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From this reading _Mat._ ’Deed, and I don’t want to, Tom dear, but I’ve countenanced it for thirteen years, and sure it ’ld look odd to refuse now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Mat._ ’Deed, and I don’t want to, Tom dear, but I’ve countenanced it for thirteen years, and sure it ’ld look odd to refuse now.
It's
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From this reading It’s a rule of the family.
ld
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From this reading _Mat._ ’Deed, and I don’t want to, Tom dear, but I’ve countenanced it for thirteen years, and sure it ’ld look odd to refuse now.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _Mat._ ’Deed, and I don’t want to, Tom dear, but I’ve countenanced it for thirteen years, and sure it ’ld look odd to refuse now.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
MatnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading (_Rises._) _Tom._ But surely you’ll never countenance such a bargain?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Besides, dear, I’m not as young as I was.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Mat._ ’Deed, and I don’t want to, Tom dear, but I’ve countenanced it for thirteen years, and sure it ’ld look odd to refuse now.
not divisible by two
From this reading _Mat._ ’Deed, and I don’t want to, Tom dear, but I’ve countenanced it for thirteen years, and sure it ’ld look odd to refuse now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading _Mat._ ’Deed, and I don’t want to, Tom dear, but I’ve countenanced it for thirteen years, and sure it ’ld look odd to refuse now.
RisesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading (_Rises._) _Tom._ But surely you’ll never countenance such a bargain?
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It’s a rule of the family.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading (_Rises._) _Tom._ But surely you’ll never countenance such a bargain?
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading _Mat._ ’Deed, and I don’t want to, Tom dear, but I’ve countenanced it for thirteen years, and sure it ’ld look odd to refuse now.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading (_Rises._) _Tom._ But surely you’ll never countenance such a bargain?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It’s a rule of the family.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading _Mat._ ’Deed, and I don’t want to, Tom dear, but I’ve countenanced it for thirteen years, and sure it ’ld look odd to refuse now.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Mat._ ’Deed, and I don’t want to, Tom dear, but I’ve countenanced it for thirteen years, and sure it ’ld look odd to refuse now.
male cat
From this reading (_Rises._) _Tom._ But surely you’ll never countenance such a bargain?
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading _Mat._ ’Deed, and I don’t want to, Tom dear, but I’ve countenanced it for thirteen years, and sure it ’ld look odd to refuse now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides, dear, I’m not as young as I was.
at the time that
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Mat._ When a body falls in love with me, papa ginerally borrows money of him, and he gives bills, and I go with ’em.
a late time of life
From this reading _Mat._ ’Deed, and I don’t want to, Tom dear, but I’ve countenanced it for thirteen years, and sure it ’ld look odd to refuse now.
you'll
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From this reading (_Rises._) _Tom._ But surely you’ll never countenance such a bargain?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Besides, dear, I’m not as young as I was.
