used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
a-making
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From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
anew
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
ain't
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From this reading Don't we know there ain't nothing to do?
(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 My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
any thing at all
From this reading And if there was anything, they wouldn't do it, bless you, not unless you stood over 'em with a whip."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
for the reason that
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
give a benediction to
From this reading And if there was anything, they wouldn't do it, bless you, not unless you stood over 'em with a whip."
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Don't we know there ain't nothing to do?
Don't
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From this reading Don't we know there ain't nothing to do?
a quad with a square body
From this reading And if there was anything, they wouldn't do it, bless you, not unless you stood over 'em with a whip."
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
depressingly dark
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
how
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From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if there was anything, they wouldn't do it, bless you, not unless you stood over 'em with a whip."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And if there was anything, they wouldn't do it, bless you, not unless you stood over 'em with a whip."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Don't we know there ain't nothing to do?
engage in
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
the force of workers available
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
not any; not one
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Don't we know there ain't nothing to do?
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And if there was anything, they wouldn't do it, bless you, not unless you stood over 'em with a whip."
overpoweringadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈpaʊrɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
express in words
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading And if there was anything, they wouldn't do it, bless you, not unless you stood over 'em with a whip."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
in or at that place or location
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
except if; if not
From this reading And if there was anything, they wouldn't do it, bless you, not unless you stood over 'em with a whip."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
at the time that
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading And if there was anything, they wouldn't do it, bless you, not unless you stood over 'em with a whip."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I told him that coming across the gap was out of the question, because we had destroyed their bridge, and I did not wish to wait while another was a-making.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And if there was anything, they wouldn't do it, bless you, not unless you stood over 'em with a whip."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My purpose was to convey the men from the island to the rock in our canoe, not all together, but one by one, so that there would be no risk of their overpowering us.
wouldn't
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From this reading And if there was anything, they wouldn't do it, bless you, not unless you stood over 'em with a whip."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Billy was pleased to say that this was a pretty good notion, but he fell gloomy again in an instant, and when I asked him what other objection he had to make, he said, "You said as how the men would have to work for their keep, but how can they work on this old rock?
