Chapter IX · The Rebel and the Yankee

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

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

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

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

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

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

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

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

confined by bonds

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

make a mathematical calculation or computation

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

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

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

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

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

a line made of twisted fibers or threads

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

the power to withstand hardship or stress

From this reading The soldier was at least a head taller than Bill, who nevertheless far exceeded him in strength of muscle and power of endurance.

past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading The soldier was at least a head taller than Bill, who nevertheless far exceeded him in strength of muscle and power of endurance.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The soldier was at least a head taller than Bill, who nevertheless far exceeded him in strength of muscle and power of endurance.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

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

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

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

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

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

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The soldier was at least a head taller than Bill, who nevertheless far exceeded him in strength of muscle and power of endurance.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

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

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

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

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

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

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

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From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

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

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

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

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

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

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

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

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

immediately past

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The soldier was at least a head taller than Bill, who nevertheless far exceeded him in strength of muscle and power of endurance.

roused to anger

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

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

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading The soldier was at least a head taller than Bill, who nevertheless far exceeded him in strength of muscle and power of endurance.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading The soldier was at least a head taller than Bill, who nevertheless far exceeded him in strength of muscle and power of endurance.

not any; not one

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

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

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

a wrapped container

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The soldier was at least a head taller than Bill, who nevertheless far exceeded him in strength of muscle and power of endurance.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The soldier was at least a head taller than Bill, who nevertheless far exceeded him in strength of muscle and power of endurance.

the season of growth

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

the state of being contaminated

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

carry out

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The soldier was at least a head taller than Bill, who nevertheless far exceeded him in strength of muscle and power of endurance.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The soldier was at least a head taller than Bill, who nevertheless far exceeded him in strength of muscle and power of endurance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

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

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

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

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

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

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

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

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

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

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

in the direction of

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

plural of “turnover” — the ratio of the number of workers that had to be replaced in a given time period to the average number of workers

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “I can manage him,” was Bill’s contemptuous comment, and feeling in his pocket for the strong cord _Rose Mather_ had bound round his paper parcel of turnovers and cheese, he prepared to spring upon his foe in the rear and take him by surprise.

the act of using

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

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

From this reading Bill Baker was awake at last, and from his hiding-place had seen Capt. Carleton and Isaac disappear beneath the trees in the distance.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

at the time that

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

which person or people

From this reading The soldier was at least a head taller than Bill, who nevertheless far exceeded him in strength of muscle and power of endurance.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Poor Ike, I’d help him if I could, but ’taint no use interferin’ now,” and with this reflection, Bill turned his attention toward the stranger, watching him for several minutes, first to decide his politics, and second, to calculate his probable strength.

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

From this reading “They are goners,” he muttered to himself, “Won’t that snap dragon of a widow be mad, though, when she hears how they’ve got Ike.