used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You have a lot of property that will burn, and so has Mark’s father’s and mine.
a-going
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From this reading “Nobody aint a-going to get into no trouble if you uns do like I tell you and go and send Buffum up here to me,” replied Beardsley.
aint
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From this reading “Nobody aint a-going to get into no trouble if you uns do like I tell you and go and send Buffum up here to me,” replied Beardsley.
Allison
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From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
Beardsley
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From this reading “Nobody aint a-going to get into no trouble if you uns do like I tell you and go and send Buffum up here to me,” replied Beardsley.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
Buffum
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From this reading Are you positive that Buffum can be trusted, and has he courage enough to take him through?”
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading You have a lot of property that will burn, and so has Mark’s father’s and mine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Are you positive that Buffum can be trusted, and has he courage enough to take him through?”
greatly pleased
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Nobody aint a-going to get into no trouble if you uns do like I tell you and go and send Buffum up here to me,” replied Beardsley.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Are you positive that Buffum can be trusted, and has he courage enough to take him through?”
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading You have a lot of property that will burn, and so has Mark’s father’s and mine.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Nobody aint a-going to get into no trouble if you uns do like I tell you and go and send Buffum up here to me,” replied Beardsley.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Nobody aint a-going to get into no trouble if you uns do like I tell you and go and send Buffum up here to me,” replied Beardsley.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You have a lot of property that will burn, and so has Mark’s father’s and mine.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have a lot of property that will burn, and so has Mark’s father’s and mine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Are you positive that Buffum can be trusted, and has he courage enough to take him through?”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Nobody aint a-going to get into no trouble if you uns do like I tell you and go and send Buffum up here to me,” replied Beardsley.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Are you positive that Buffum can be trusted, and has he courage enough to take him through?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Nobody aint a-going to get into no trouble if you uns do like I tell you and go and send Buffum up here to me,” replied Beardsley.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Nobody aint a-going to get into no trouble if you uns do like I tell you and go and send Buffum up here to me,” replied Beardsley.
indorsementnoun
a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Nobody aint a-going to get into no trouble if you uns do like I tell you and go and send Buffum up here to me,” replied Beardsley.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Nobody aint a-going to get into no trouble if you uns do like I tell you and go and send Buffum up here to me,” replied Beardsley.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading You have a lot of property that will burn, and so has Mark’s father’s and mine.
Mark'snounUS /mɑːrks/
possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading You have a lot of property that will burn, and so has Mark’s father’s and mine.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Nobody aint a-going to get into no trouble if you uns do like I tell you and go and send Buffum up here to me,” replied Beardsley.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You have a lot of property that will burn, and so has Mark’s father’s and mine.
not any; not one
From this reading “Nobody aint a-going to get into no trouble if you uns do like I tell you and go and send Buffum up here to me,” replied Beardsley.
no person; not anyone
From this reading “Nobody aint a-going to get into no trouble if you uns do like I tell you and go and send Buffum up here to me,” replied Beardsley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Are you positive that Buffum can be trusted, and has he courage enough to take him through?”
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading You have a lot of property that will burn, and so has Mark’s father’s and mine.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Remember that.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Nobody aint a-going to get into no trouble if you uns do like I tell you and go and send Buffum up here to me,” replied Beardsley.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
cause to go somewhere
From this reading “Nobody aint a-going to get into no trouble if you uns do like I tell you and go and send Buffum up here to me,” replied Beardsley.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You have a lot of property that will burn, and so has Mark’s father’s and mine.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
carry out
From this reading Are you positive that Buffum can be trusted, and has he courage enough to take him through?”
express in words
From this reading “Nobody aint a-going to get into no trouble if you uns do like I tell you and go and send Buffum up here to me,” replied Beardsley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You have a lot of property that will burn, and so has Mark’s father’s and mine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
a special situation
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Are you positive that Buffum can be trusted, and has he courage enough to take him through?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Are you positive that Buffum can be trusted, and has he courage enough to take him through?”
male cat
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
a source of difficulty
From this reading “Nobody aint a-going to get into no trouble if you uns do like I tell you and go and send Buffum up here to me,” replied Beardsley.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Are you positive that Buffum can be trusted, and has he courage enough to take him through?”
uns
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From this reading “Nobody aint a-going to get into no trouble if you uns do like I tell you and go and send Buffum up here to me,” replied Beardsley.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Nobody aint a-going to get into no trouble if you uns do like I tell you and go and send Buffum up here to me,” replied Beardsley.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
which person or people
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You have a lot of property that will burn, and so has Mark’s father’s and mine.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But, captain,” said Tom Allison, who was delighted by this prompt and emphatic indorsement of his friend’s plan, “are you sure the thing can be done without bringing suspicion upon any of us?
