used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
ain't
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From this reading It ain't no cinch but the Doc's hocked 'em for hop.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It ain't no cinch but the Doc's hocked 'em for hop.”
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
cinchnounUS /sɪntʃ/
any undertaking that is easy to do
From this reading It ain't no cinch but the Doc's hocked 'em for hop.”
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
crawlings
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From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
creepings
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From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
decisivelyadverbUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/
with firmness
From this reading “Nothin' to that!” returned Mike, decisively.
DocnounUS /dɑːk/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
Doc's
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From this reading It ain't no cinch but the Doc's hocked 'em for hop.”
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Twenty dollars wort' of gold, you says!
a quad with a square body
From this reading It ain't no cinch but the Doc's hocked 'em for hop.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
coins made of gold
From this reading Twenty dollars wort' of gold, you says!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
hocked
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From this reading It ain't no cinch but the Doc's hocked 'em for hop.”
hopverbUS /hɑːp/
jump lightly
From this reading It ain't no cinch but the Doc's hocked 'em for hop.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It ain't no cinch but the Doc's hocked 'em for hop.”
immediately past
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
not any; not one
From this reading It ain't no cinch but the Doc's hocked 'em for hop.”
Nothin
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From this reading “Nothin' to that!” returned Mike, decisively.
occultverbUS /əˈkʌlt/
cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
re-declared
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From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Nothin' to that!” returned Mike, decisively.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Twenty dollars wort' of gold, you says!
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
suckernounUS /ˈsʌkər/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
carry out
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Nothin' to that!” returned Mike, decisively.
interact in a certain way
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Twenty dollars wort' of gold, you says!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
wortnoun
usually used in combination: “liverwort”; “milkwort”; “whorlywort”
From this reading Twenty dollars wort' of gold, you says!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading St. Louis Bill assured Mike that he would indeed look like a sucker, and re-declared his conviction--based upon certain occult creepings and crawlings in his bones--that Mike had seen the last of those teeth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Take my steer,” said St. Louis Bill in conclusion; “treat them teeth you gives th' Doc as a dead issue, an' go get measured for some more.
