Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

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

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

Having no one else present.

From this reading When they had departed and he and Jess were alone, the worthy man who seemed to feel a share of the general satisfaction, beamed with good nature.

in addition

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

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

From this reading "Money makes the mar' go," he said, "an', as the Irishman said, 'it's swate Saturday night and sour Monday morning.'

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

From this reading When they had departed and he and Jess were alone, the worthy man who seemed to feel a share of the general satisfaction, beamed with good nature.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

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From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

ruin completely

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

well in the past; former

From this reading When they had departed and he and Jess were alone, the worthy man who seemed to feel a share of the general satisfaction, beamed with good nature.

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From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

possessive form of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

set up or found

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

brought together in one place

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading When they had departed and he and Jess were alone, the worthy man who seemed to feel a share of the general satisfaction, beamed with good nature.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Money makes the mar' go," he said, "an', as the Irishman said, 'it's swate Saturday night and sour Monday morning.'

a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading When they had departed and he and Jess were alone, the worthy man who seemed to feel a share of the general satisfaction, beamed with good nature.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

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

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

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

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

possessive form of “hutton” — English cricketer (1916-1990)

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

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

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland

From this reading "Money makes the mar' go," he said, "an', as the Irishman said, 'it's swate Saturday night and sour Monday morning.'

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

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

From this reading "Money makes the mar' go," he said, "an', as the Irishman said, 'it's swate Saturday night and sour Monday morning.'

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

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading "Money makes the mar' go," he said, "an', as the Irishman said, 'it's swate Saturday night and sour Monday morning.'

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

From this reading When they had departed and he and Jess were alone, the worthy man who seemed to feel a share of the general satisfaction, beamed with good nature.

make imperfect

From this reading "Money makes the mar' go," he said, "an', as the Irishman said, 'it's swate Saturday night and sour Monday morning.'

the force of workers available

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading "Money makes the mar' go," he said, "an', as the Irishman said, 'it's swate Saturday night and sour Monday morning.'

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "Money makes the mar' go," he said, "an', as the Irishman said, 'it's swate Saturday night and sour Monday morning.'

a form of address for a man

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading When they had departed and he and Jess were alone, the worthy man who seemed to feel a share of the general satisfaction, beamed with good nature.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

asked for

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

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

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Money makes the mar' go," he said, "an', as the Irishman said, 'it's swate Saturday night and sour Monday morning.'

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading When they had departed and he and Jess were alone, the worthy man who seemed to feel a share of the general satisfaction, beamed with good nature.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

a small and inadequate amount

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When they had departed and he and Jess were alone, the worthy man who seemed to feel a share of the general satisfaction, beamed with good nature.

have in common

From this reading When they had departed and he and Jess were alone, the worthy man who seemed to feel a share of the general satisfaction, beamed with good nature.

go sour or spoil

From this reading "Money makes the mar' go," he said, "an', as the Irishman said, 'it's swate Saturday night and sour Monday morning.'

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

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

From this reading "Money makes the mar' go," he said, "an', as the Irishman said, 'it's swate Saturday night and sour Monday morning.'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

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

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When they had departed and he and Jess were alone, the worthy man who seemed to feel a share of the general satisfaction, beamed with good nature.

a special situation

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

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

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

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

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

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

From this reading When they had departed and he and Jess were alone, the worthy man who seemed to feel a share of the general satisfaction, beamed with good nature.

at the time that

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

which person or people

From this reading It made him feel that his firm's enterprise was almost a godsend to the island, and that first Saturday night when his men gathered, as requested, at Jess Hutton's store, and secured their pay, Winn, who in his time had also felt the need of more money, found it a keen pleasure to pay these needy men their earnings.

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

From this reading A FRIENDLY HAND The suggestion Jess had made regarding the scarcity of money on Rockhaven was plainly evident to Winn, now that he had become acquainted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When they had departed and he and Jess were alone, the worthy man who seemed to feel a share of the general satisfaction, beamed with good nature.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading When they had departed and he and Jess were alone, the worthy man who seemed to feel a share of the general satisfaction, beamed with good nature.

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

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

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

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.

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

From this reading Ye've made a fine start, Mr. Hardy, an' if things go well an' this 'ere company o' yourn don't bust up, ye'll cum pretty near bein' the hull thing here.