used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Stone bruises, cuts, an’ stickers, an’ all because you git in a panic!" he growled.
(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 "Stone bruises, cuts, an’ stickers, an’ all because you git in a panic!" he growled.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Stone bruises, cuts, an’ stickers, an’ all because you git in a panic!" he growled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I reckon mebby you ought to," retorted Sinful, struggling erect and trying each tender foot in turn.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yo’re too smart, you are.
for the reason that
From this reading "Stone bruises, cuts, an’ stickers, an’ all because you git in a panic!" he growled.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading "Come on, you old fool: there’s a pool of water in th’ crick, t’other side of th’ railroad bridge.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading "Stone bruises, cuts, an’ stickers, an’ all because you git in a panic!" he growled.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Mebby yore eyes’ll pop out when you see what’s in this here can.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come on, you old fool: there’s a pool of water in th’ crick, t’other side of th’ railroad bridge.
cricknounUS /krɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading "Come on, you old fool: there’s a pool of water in th’ crick, t’other side of th’ railroad bridge.
cutsnounUS /kʌts/
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading "Stone bruises, cuts, an’ stickers, an’ all because you git in a panic!" he growled.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "I reckon mebby you ought to," retorted Sinful, struggling erect and trying each tender foot in turn.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading "I reckon mebby you ought to," retorted Sinful, struggling erect and trying each tender foot in turn.
eyes'll
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From this reading Mebby yore eyes’ll pop out when you see what’s in this here can.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "Come on, you old fool: there’s a pool of water in th’ crick, t’other side of th’ railroad bridge.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "I reckon mebby you ought to," retorted Sinful, struggling erect and trying each tender foot in turn.
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading "Stone bruises, cuts, an’ stickers, an’ all because you git in a panic!" he growled.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading "Stone bruises, cuts, an’ stickers, an’ all because you git in a panic!" he growled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Stone bruises, cuts, an’ stickers, an’ all because you git in a panic!" he growled.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Mebby yore eyes’ll pop out when you see what’s in this here can.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I reckon mebby you ought to," retorted Sinful, struggling erect and trying each tender foot in turn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I reckon mebby you ought to," retorted Sinful, struggling erect and trying each tender foot in turn.
mebby
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From this reading "I reckon mebby you ought to," retorted Sinful, struggling erect and trying each tender foot in turn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Come on, you old fool: there’s a pool of water in th’ crick, t’other side of th’ railroad bridge.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Come on, you old fool: there’s a pool of water in th’ crick, t’other side of th’ railroad bridge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Come on, you old fool: there’s a pool of water in th’ crick, t’other side of th’ railroad bridge.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "I reckon mebby you ought to," retorted Sinful, struggling erect and trying each tender foot in turn.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mebby yore eyes’ll pop out when you see what’s in this here can.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading "Stone bruises, cuts, an’ stickers, an’ all because you git in a panic!" he growled.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading "Come on, you old fool: there’s a pool of water in th’ crick, t’other side of th’ railroad bridge.
popverbUS /pɑːp/
bulge outward
From this reading Mebby yore eyes’ll pop out when you see what’s in this here can.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading "Come on, you old fool: there’s a pool of water in th’ crick, t’other side of th’ railroad bridge.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I reckon mebby you ought to," retorted Sinful, struggling erect and trying each tender foot in turn.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "I reckon mebby you ought to," retorted Sinful, struggling erect and trying each tender foot in turn.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mebby yore eyes’ll pop out when you see what’s in this here can.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Come on, you old fool: there’s a pool of water in th’ crick, t’other side of th’ railroad bridge.
SinfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnfəl/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading "I reckon mebby you ought to," retorted Sinful, struggling erect and trying each tender foot in turn.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Yo’re too smart, you are.
stickersnounUS /ˈstɪkərz/
plural of “sticker” — a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
From this reading "Stone bruises, cuts, an’ stickers, an’ all because you git in a panic!" he growled.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "Stone bruises, cuts, an’ stickers, an’ all because you git in a panic!" he growled.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading "I reckon mebby you ought to," retorted Sinful, struggling erect and trying each tender foot in turn.
t'other
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From this reading "Come on, you old fool: there’s a pool of water in th’ crick, t’other side of th’ railroad bridge.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading "I reckon mebby you ought to," retorted Sinful, struggling erect and trying each tender foot in turn.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading "Come on, you old fool: there’s a pool of water in th’ crick, t’other side of th’ railroad bridge.
there's
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From this reading "Come on, you old fool: there’s a pool of water in th’ crick, t’other side of th’ railroad bridge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mebby yore eyes’ll pop out when you see what’s in this here can.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I reckon mebby you ought to," retorted Sinful, struggling erect and trying each tender foot in turn.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Yo’re too smart, you are.
hard to endure
From this reading "I reckon mebby you ought to," retorted Sinful, struggling erect and trying each tender foot in turn.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "I reckon mebby you ought to," retorted Sinful, struggling erect and trying each tender foot in turn.
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 "Come on, you old fool: there’s a pool of water in th’ crick, t’other side of th’ railroad bridge.
what's
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From this reading Mebby yore eyes’ll pop out when you see what’s in this here can.
at the time that
From this reading Mebby yore eyes’ll pop out when you see what’s in this here can.
Yo're
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From this reading Yo’re too smart, you are.
yorenounUS /jɔːr/
time long past
From this reading Mebby yore eyes’ll pop out when you see what’s in this here can.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I reckon mebby you ought to," retorted Sinful, struggling erect and trying each tender foot in turn.
