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From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And what a skin!" cried Rob.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And what a skin!" cried Rob.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading A meal was quickly prepared, but Shaddy indulged in a bit of a growl over it.
the act of burning something
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
chapsnounUS /tʃæps/
plural of “chap” — a boy or man
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
chopsnounUS /tʃɑːps/
plural of “chop” — the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)
From this reading "And me 'specting pork chops frizzled over that fire on the iron sheet," he said.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "You could have got it off and cured it for me, couldn't you?"
couldn't
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From this reading "You could have got it off and cured it for me, couldn't you?"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "And what a skin!" cried Rob.
curedadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading "You could have got it off and cured it for me, couldn't you?"
a quad with a square body
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You could have got it off and cured it for me, couldn't you?"
frizzledverbUS /ˈfrɪzəld/
past form of “frizzle” — fry something until it curls and becomes crisp
From this reading "And me 'specting pork chops frizzled over that fire on the iron sheet," he said.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You could have got it off and cured it for me, couldn't you?"
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading A meal was quickly prepared, but Shaddy indulged in a bit of a growl over it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You could have got it off and cured it for me, couldn't you?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And me 'specting pork chops frizzled over that fire on the iron sheet," he said.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A meal was quickly prepared, but Shaddy indulged in a bit of a growl over it.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading A meal was quickly prepared, but Shaddy indulged in a bit of a growl over it.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading "And me 'specting pork chops frizzled over that fire on the iron sheet," he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You could have got it off and cured it for me, couldn't you?"
jacketsnounUS /ˈdʒækɪts/
plural of “jacket” — a short coat
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You could have got it off and cured it for me, couldn't you?"
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading A meal was quickly prepared, but Shaddy indulged in a bit of a growl over it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
mustn't
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From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A meal was quickly prepared, but Shaddy indulged in a bit of a growl over it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "You could have got it off and cured it for me, couldn't you?"
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "And me 'specting pork chops frizzled over that fire on the iron sheet," he said.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading "And me 'specting pork chops frizzled over that fire on the iron sheet," he said.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading A meal was quickly prepared, but Shaddy indulged in a bit of a growl over it.
with speed
From this reading A meal was quickly prepared, but Shaddy indulged in a bit of a growl over it.
RobverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading "And what a skin!" cried Rob.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And me 'specting pork chops frizzled over that fire on the iron sheet," he said.
Shaddy
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From this reading A meal was quickly prepared, but Shaddy indulged in a bit of a growl over it.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading "And me 'specting pork chops frizzled over that fire on the iron sheet," he said.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading "And what a skin!" cried Rob.
in the near future
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
specting
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From this reading "And me 'specting pork chops frizzled over that fire on the iron sheet," he said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And me 'specting pork chops frizzled over that fire on the iron sheet," he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what a skin!" cried Rob.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
an affirmative
From this reading "Oh yes, or these chaps here, sir; but if you wants tiger jackets you mustn't try to kill them as wears 'em with Number 5 shot.--Now, lads, more wood," and a good fire was soon burning, over which the kettle was hung.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You could have got it off and cured it for me, couldn't you?"
