used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “Straight across that thar stream,” said Kenton, pointing to the deep but narrow channel which separated them from the south bank.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
ain't
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From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading “Straight across that thar stream,” said Kenton, pointing to the deep but narrow channel which separated them from the south bank.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “I will show you a better way than that,” said Ruby, smiling, “if you will follow me.”
broiledadjectiveUS /brɔɪld/
cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill)
From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Straight across that thar stream,” said Kenton, pointing to the deep but narrow channel which separated them from the south bank.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading “Straight across that thar stream,” said Kenton, pointing to the deep but narrow channel which separated them from the south bank.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
travel across or pass over
From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading “Straight across that thar stream,” said Kenton, pointing to the deep but narrow channel which separated them from the south bank.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
dry-shodadjective
having or keeping the feet or shoes dry
From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “I will show you a better way than that,” said Ruby, smiling, “if you will follow me.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “Now, gentlemen, which way?”
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will show you a better way than that,” said Ruby, smiling, “if you will follow me.”
I've
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From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I will show you a better way than that,” said Ruby, smiling, “if you will follow me.”
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
Kenton
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From this reading “Straight across that thar stream,” said Kenton, pointing to the deep but narrow channel which separated them from the south bank.
kurn't
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From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
lookin
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From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
engage in
From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I will show you a better way than that,” said Ruby, smiling, “if you will follow me.”
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
mout
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From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading “Straight across that thar stream,” said Kenton, pointing to the deep but narrow channel which separated them from the south bank.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, gentlemen, which way?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading “Straight across that thar stream,” said Kenton, pointing to the deep but narrow channel which separated them from the south bank.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
ring-tailed
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From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
Roland
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From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
RubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Straight across that thar stream,” said Kenton, pointing to the deep but narrow channel which separated them from the south bank.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading “Straight across that thar stream,” said Kenton, pointing to the deep but narrow channel which separated them from the south bank.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “I will show you a better way than that,” said Ruby, smiling, “if you will follow me.”
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “I will show you a better way than that,” said Ruby, smiling, “if you will follow me.”
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading “Straight across that thar stream,” said Kenton, pointing to the deep but narrow channel which separated them from the south bank.
squealernoun
one who reveals confidential information in return for money
From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
successive (without a break)
From this reading “Straight across that thar stream,” said Kenton, pointing to the deep but narrow channel which separated them from the south bank.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading “Straight across that thar stream,” said Kenton, pointing to the deep but narrow channel which separated them from the south bank.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “I will show you a better way than that,” said Ruby, smiling, “if you will follow me.”
thar
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From this reading “Straight across that thar stream,” said Kenton, pointing to the deep but narrow channel which separated them from the south bank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Straight across that thar stream,” said Kenton, pointing to the deep but narrow channel which separated them from the south bank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Straight across that thar stream,” said Kenton, pointing to the deep but narrow channel which separated them from the south bank.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Straight across that thar stream,” said Kenton, pointing to the deep but narrow channel which separated them from the south bank.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
thur
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From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Straight across that thar stream,” said Kenton, pointing to the deep but narrow channel which separated them from the south bank.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
uther
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From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
venisonnounUS /ˈvenəsən/
meat from a deer used as food
From this reading Half an hour after, three persons rose from a full meal of broiled venison, comforted and refreshed, and little Ruby Roland asked:
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Now, gentlemen, which way?”
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I’ve been lookin’ fur a place to cross dry-shod, and thur ain’t but two ways: uther to swim, or to make a ring-tailed squealer of a jump, which we mout do, but the lady kurn’t.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Now, gentlemen, which way?”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will show you a better way than that,” said Ruby, smiling, “if you will follow me.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I will show you a better way than that,” said Ruby, smiling, “if you will follow me.”
