used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "You goin' after them posts, or shall I?" he inquired glumly, which, by the way, was his normal tone.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Jim and Sorry oughta git the post holes all dug to-day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
(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 One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
blacklegnoun
someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
BritnounUS /brɪt/
a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "You goin' after them posts, or shall I?" he inquired glumly, which, by the way, was his normal tone.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Which you ruther do?"
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading "Jim and Sorry oughta git the post holes all dug to-day.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
erf
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From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
gitnounUS /ɡɪt/
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading "Jim and Sorry oughta git the post holes all dug to-day.
glumlyadverbUS /ˈɡlʌmli/
in a sullen manner
From this reading "You goin' after them posts, or shall I?" he inquired glumly, which, by the way, was his normal tone.
goin
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From this reading "You goin' after them posts, or shall I?" he inquired glumly, which, by the way, was his normal tone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You goin' after them posts, or shall I?" he inquired glumly, which, by the way, was his normal tone.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading "Jim and Sorry oughta git the post holes all dug to-day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You goin' after them posts, or shall I?" he inquired glumly, which, by the way, was his normal tone.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "You goin' after them posts, or shall I?" he inquired glumly, which, by the way, was his normal tone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
Jim
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From this reading "Jim and Sorry oughta git the post holes all dug to-day.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading "You goin' after them posts, or shall I?" he inquired glumly, which, by the way, was his normal tone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You goin' after them posts, or shall I?" he inquired glumly, which, by the way, was his normal tone.
oughta
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From this reading "Jim and Sorry oughta git the post holes all dug to-day.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading "Jim and Sorry oughta git the post holes all dug to-day.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading "You goin' after them posts, or shall I?" he inquired glumly, which, by the way, was his normal tone.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
ruther
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From this reading Which you ruther do?"
SAWTOOTHnoun
a serration on a saw blade
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "You goin' after them posts, or shall I?" he inquired glumly, which, by the way, was his normal tone.
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
shavedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪvd/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
SorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "Jim and Sorry oughta git the post holes all dug to-day.
splinterverbUS /ˈsplɪntər/
withdraw from an organization or communion
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
carry out
From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "You goin' after them posts, or shall I?" he inquired glumly, which, by the way, was his normal tone.
there's
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From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
to-day
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From this reading "Jim and Sorry oughta git the post holes all dug to-day.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "You goin' after them posts, or shall I?" he inquired glumly, which, by the way, was his normal tone.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
toothpicknounUS /ˈtuːθpɪk/
pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
uh
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From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You goin' after them posts, or shall I?" he inquired glumly, which, by the way, was his normal tone.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "You goin' after them posts, or shall I?" he inquired glumly, which, by the way, was his normal tone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "You goin' after them posts, or shall I?" he inquired glumly, which, by the way, was his normal tone.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading ANOTHER SAWTOOTH "ACCIDENT" Frank Johnson rose from the breakfast table, shaved a splinter off the edge of the water bench for a toothpick and sharpened it carefully while he looked at Brit.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You goin' after them posts, or shall I?" he inquired glumly, which, by the way, was his normal tone.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One erf us better take a look through that young stock in the lower field, too, and see if there's any more sign uh blackleg.
