Chapter IV

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

From this reading “It will have to be done at twelve 'clock, anyway,” Floyd said, calmly, a grim smile almost rising to his face.

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From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading “It will have to be done at twelve 'clock, anyway,” Floyd said, calmly, a grim smile almost rising to his face.

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

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

someone who offers opposition

From this reading “A man ought not to insult even his antagonist that way.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading “It will have to be done at twelve 'clock, anyway,” Floyd said, calmly, a grim smile almost rising to his face.

subject to appointment

From this reading “That's the hour he's appointed.”

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “It will have to be done at twelve 'clock, anyway,” Floyd said, calmly, a grim smile almost rising to his face.

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

From this reading “It will have to be done at twelve 'clock, anyway,” Floyd said, calmly, a grim smile almost rising to his face.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading “It will have to be done at twelve 'clock, anyway,” Floyd said, calmly, a grim smile almost rising to his face.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading “It will have to be done at twelve 'clock, anyway,” Floyd said, calmly, a grim smile almost rising to his face.

lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner

From this reading “No, I don't mean that, exactly, Pole,” Floyd smiled, coldly.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

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From this reading “No, I don't mean that, exactly, Pole,” Floyd smiled, coldly.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “It will have to be done at twelve 'clock, anyway,” Floyd said, calmly, a grim smile almost rising to his face.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

divisible by two

From this reading “A man ought not to insult even his antagonist that way.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading “No, I don't mean that, exactly, Pole,” Floyd smiled, coldly.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “It will have to be done at twelve 'clock, anyway,” Floyd said, calmly, a grim smile almost rising to his face.

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From this reading “It will have to be done at twelve 'clock, anyway,” Floyd said, calmly, a grim smile almost rising to his face.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading “It will have to be done at twelve 'clock, anyway,” Floyd said, calmly, a grim smile almost rising to his face.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “It will have to be done at twelve 'clock, anyway,” Floyd said, calmly, a grim smile almost rising to his face.

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

From this reading “That's the hour he's appointed.”

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

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

From this reading “It will have to be done at twelve 'clock, anyway,” Floyd said, calmly, a grim smile almost rising to his face.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading “That's the hour he's appointed.”

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

From this reading “No, I don't mean that, exactly, Pole,” Floyd smiled, coldly.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading “A man ought not to insult even his antagonist that way.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It will have to be done at twelve 'clock, anyway,” Floyd said, calmly, a grim smile almost rising to his face.

having keen eyesight

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

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

From this reading “A man ought not to insult even his antagonist that way.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

not any; not one

From this reading “No, I don't mean that, exactly, Pole,” Floyd smiled, coldly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “A man ought not to insult even his antagonist that way.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading “A man ought not to insult even his antagonist that way.

to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading “No, I don't mean that, exactly, Pole,” Floyd smiled, coldly.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading “It will have to be done at twelve 'clock, anyway,” Floyd said, calmly, a grim smile almost rising to his face.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “It will have to be done at twelve 'clock, anyway,” Floyd said, calmly, a grim smile almost rising to his face.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

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

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading “It will have to be done at twelve 'clock, anyway,” Floyd said, calmly, a grim smile almost rising to his face.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading “No, I don't mean that, exactly, Pole,” Floyd smiled, coldly.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

express in words

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

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

From this reading “That's the hour he's appointed.”

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

From this reading “That's the hour he's appointed.”

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

From this reading “It will have to be done at twelve 'clock, anyway,” Floyd said, calmly, a grim smile almost rising to his face.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading “It will have to be done at twelve 'clock, anyway,” Floyd said, calmly, a grim smile almost rising to his face.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “A man ought not to insult even his antagonist that way.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “It will have to be done at twelve 'clock, anyway,” Floyd said, calmly, a grim smile almost rising to his face.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Do you mean to tell me you are a-goin' to set here like a knot on a log an' 'low that keen-eyed mountain sharp-shooter to step up in that door an' pin you to that stool?”