Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

(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 You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

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

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

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

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

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

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Sure, I know, Hunk," says I, glancin' up at the clock uneasy and squirmin' a bit in the swing chair.

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

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading "Sure, I know, Hunk," says I, glancin' up at the clock uneasy and squirmin' a bit in the swing chair.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

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

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "Sure, I know, Hunk," says I, glancin' up at the clock uneasy and squirmin' a bit in the swing chair.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Not a chance.

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

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading "Sure, I know, Hunk," says I, glancin' up at the clock uneasy and squirmin' a bit in the swing chair.

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From this reading For one thing, I wa'n't comin' in on his scheme.

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

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

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

the finger next to the thumb

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

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

From this reading "Sure, I know, Hunk," says I, glancin' up at the clock uneasy and squirmin' a bit in the swing chair.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

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

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

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

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

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

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

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

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

a well-built sexually attractive man

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

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

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

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

From this reading "Sure, I know, Hunk," says I, glancin' up at the clock uneasy and squirmin' a bit in the swing chair.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Sure, I know, Hunk," says I, glancin' up at the clock uneasy and squirmin' a bit in the swing chair.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

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

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

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

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not a chance.

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

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For one thing, I wa'n't comin' in on his scheme.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Sure, I know, Hunk," says I, glancin' up at the clock uneasy and squirmin' a bit in the swing chair.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading For one thing, I wa'n't comin' in on his scheme.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

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

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

separate into parts or portions

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

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

From this reading "Sure, I know, Hunk," says I, glancin' up at the clock uneasy and squirmin' a bit in the swing chair.

short and blunt

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Sure, I know, Hunk," says I, glancin' up at the clock uneasy and squirmin' a bit in the swing chair.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading "Sure, I know, Hunk," says I, glancin' up at the clock uneasy and squirmin' a bit in the swing chair.

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

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

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

From this reading "Sure, I know, Hunk," says I, glancin' up at the clock uneasy and squirmin' a bit in the swing chair.

a special situation

From this reading For one thing, I wa'n't comin' in on his scheme.

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

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

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

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading "Sure, I know, Hunk," says I, glancin' up at the clock uneasy and squirmin' a bit in the swing chair.

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

From this reading "Sure, I know, Hunk," says I, glancin' up at the clock uneasy and squirmin' a bit in the swing chair.

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

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

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

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

(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 You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

at the time that

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

during the time that

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You see, this had been goin' on now for near an hour, and while it might be more or less entertainin' as well as true, I wa'n't crazy about listenin' to it all the afternoon.

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

From this reading A FIFTY-FIFTY SPLIT WITH HUNK "And believe me, Shorty," goes on Mr. Hunk Burley, tappin' a stubby forefinger on my knee, and waggin' his choppin'-block head energetic, "when I get behind a proposition yuh goin' to get some action."