used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I don't want to be underhanded about this thing--" "That's a fair offer," said Mr. Jennings in the pause which followed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was something winning in the sturdy bearing of the man as he stood before the father, who remained silent and grim.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was something winning in the sturdy bearing of the man as he stood before the father, who remained silent and grim.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
BaconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading "You'd better do it, neighbor Bacon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I don't want to be underhanded about this thing--" "That's a fair offer," said Mr. Jennings in the pause which followed.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading There was something winning in the sturdy bearing of the man as he stood before the father, who remained silent and grim.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was something winning in the sturdy bearing of the man as he stood before the father, who remained silent and grim.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "You'd better do it, neighbor Bacon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
CrossenounUS /krɑːs/
a long racket with a triangular frame; used in playing lacrosse
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
don't
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From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading I don't want to be underhanded about this thing--" "That's a fair offer," said Mr. Jennings in the pause which followed.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading There was something winning in the sturdy bearing of the man as he stood before the father, who remained silent and grim.
fer
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From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I don't want to be underhanded about this thing--" "That's a fair offer," said Mr. Jennings in the pause which followed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading There was something winning in the sturdy bearing of the man as he stood before the father, who remained silent and grim.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was something winning in the sturdy bearing of the man as he stood before the father, who remained silent and grim.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was something winning in the sturdy bearing of the man as he stood before the father, who remained silent and grim.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now this is the way things is standin'.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You'd better do it, neighbor Bacon.
Jennings
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From this reading I don't want to be underhanded about this thing--" "That's a fair offer," said Mr. Jennings in the pause which followed.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
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 "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was something winning in the sturdy bearing of the man as he stood before the father, who remained silent and grim.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I don't want to be underhanded about this thing--" "That's a fair offer," said Mr. Jennings in the pause which followed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "You'd better do it, neighbor Bacon.
nothin
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From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now this is the way things is standin'.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was something winning in the sturdy bearing of the man as he stood before the father, who remained silent and grim.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I don't want to be underhanded about this thing--" "That's a fair offer," said Mr. Jennings in the pause which followed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading I don't want to be underhanded about this thing--" "That's a fair offer," said Mr. Jennings in the pause which followed.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There was something winning in the sturdy bearing of the man as he stood before the father, who remained silent and grim.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I don't want to be underhanded about this thing--" "That's a fair offer," said Mr. Jennings in the pause which followed.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading There was something winning in the sturdy bearing of the man as he stood before the father, who remained silent and grim.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something winning in the sturdy bearing of the man as he stood before the father, who remained silent and grim.
standin
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From this reading Now this is the way things is standin'.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There was something winning in the sturdy bearing of the man as he stood before the father, who remained silent and grim.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading There was something winning in the sturdy bearing of the man as he stood before the father, who remained silent and grim.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
That's
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From this reading I don't want to be underhanded about this thing--" "That's a fair offer," said Mr. Jennings in the pause which followed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was something winning in the sturdy bearing of the man as he stood before the father, who remained silent and grim.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something winning in the sturdy bearing of the man as he stood before the father, who remained silent and grim.
there's
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From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
a special situation
From this reading I don't want to be underhanded about this thing--" "That's a fair offer," said Mr. Jennings in the pause which followed.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Now this is the way things is standin'.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now this is the way things is standin'.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
underhandedadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərˈhændɪd/
marked by deception
From this reading I don't want to be underhanded about this thing--" "That's a fair offer," said Mr. Jennings in the pause which followed.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I don't want to be underhanded about this thing--" "That's a fair offer," said Mr. Jennings in the pause which followed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something winning in the sturdy bearing of the man as he stood before the father, who remained silent and grim.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now this is the way things is standin'.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I don't want to be underhanded about this thing--" "That's a fair offer," said Mr. Jennings in the pause which followed.
which person or people
From this reading There was something winning in the sturdy bearing of the man as he stood before the father, who remained silent and grim.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading There was something winning in the sturdy bearing of the man as he stood before the father, who remained silent and grim.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Or if you don't do that, why, there's nothin' left fer Merry an' me but to go back to La Crosse, where I can have my choice of a dozen farms.
You'd
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From this reading "You'd better do it, neighbor Bacon.
