used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
any thing at all
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
card-sharper
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From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
damnedadjectiveUS /dæmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "A damned Moorish nigger," he spluttered, and her eyes narrowed.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
opinion or judgment
From this reading "A damned Moorish nigger," he spluttered, and her eyes narrowed.
a long fixed look
From this reading She looked round to meet the scowling gaze of Marcus Stepney.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I must say you're the limit," he said violently.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "A damned Moorish nigger," he spluttered, and her eyes narrowed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must say you're the limit," he said violently.
I'm
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From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading "Jean!"
and nothing more
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading "I must say you're the limit," he said violently.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked round to meet the scowling gaze of Marcus Stepney.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
Marcus
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From this reading She looked round to meet the scowling gaze of Marcus Stepney.
come together
From this reading She looked round to meet the scowling gaze of Marcus Stepney.
MoorishnounUS /ˈmʊrɪʃ/
a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches
From this reading "A damned Moorish nigger," he spluttered, and her eyes narrowed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must say you're the limit," he said violently.
narrowedadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊd/
reduced in size as by squeezing together
From this reading "A damned Moorish nigger," he spluttered, and her eyes narrowed.
nigger
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From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She looked round to meet the scowling gaze of Marcus Stepney.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She looked round to meet the scowling gaze of Marcus Stepney.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I must say you're the limit," he said violently.
express in words
From this reading "I must say you're the limit," he said violently.
scowlingadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/
sullen or unfriendly in appearance
From this reading She looked round to meet the scowling gaze of Marcus Stepney.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked round to meet the scowling gaze of Marcus Stepney.
spluttered
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From this reading "A damned Moorish nigger," he spluttered, and her eyes narrowed.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
Stepney
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From this reading She looked round to meet the scowling gaze of Marcus Stepney.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She looked round to meet the scowling gaze of Marcus Stepney.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She looked round to meet the scowling gaze of Marcus Stepney.
in a violent manner
From this reading "I must say you're the limit," he said violently.
you'd
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From this reading "There are lots of things I imagine you'd do, but to stand there in broad daylight talking to a nigger----" "If I stand in broad daylight and talk to a card-sharper, Marcus, I think I'm just low enough to do almost anything."
you're
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From this reading "I must say you're the limit," he said violently.
