used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
ag'inst
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From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Phwat was it scared yez, Dropper?” asked the Wop.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I remember th' scare that's t'run into me at the Depew racket.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading On th' dead, I felt like yellin' 'Police!'”
Depew
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From this reading “I remember th' scare that's t'run into me at the Depew racket.
put on clothes
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
DroppernounUS /ˈdrɑːpər/
pipet consisting of a small tube with a vacuum bulb at one end for drawing liquid in and releasing it a drop at a time
From this reading Having squelched the Nailer, the Dropper proceeded more moderately.
evenin
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From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
at any time
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading On th' dead, I felt like yellin' 'Police!'”
foistverbUS /fɔɪst/
to force onto another
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
full-blownadjectiveUS /ˌfʊlˈbloʊn/
fully ripe; at the height of bloom
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having squelched the Nailer, the Dropper proceeded more moderately.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I remember th' scare that's t'run into me at the Depew racket.
I'm
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From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
I've
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From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “I remember th' scare that's t'run into me at the Depew racket.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Phwat was it scared yez, Dropper?” asked the Wop.
it's
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From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On th' dead, I felt like yellin' 'Police!'”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I remember th' scare that's t'run into me at the Depew racket.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Having squelched the Nailer, the Dropper proceeded more moderately.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Having squelched the Nailer, the Dropper proceeded more moderately.
Nailernoun
a worker who attaches something by nailing it
From this reading Having squelched the Nailer, the Dropper proceeded more moderately.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On th' dead, I felt like yellin' 'Police!'”
Phwat
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From this reading “Phwat was it scared yez, Dropper?” asked the Wop.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading On th' dead, I felt like yellin' 'Police!'”
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Having squelched the Nailer, the Dropper proceeded more moderately.
propositionsnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “proposition” — (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
racketnounUS /ˈrækɪt/
a loud and disturbing noise
From this reading “I remember th' scare that's t'run into me at the Depew racket.
To recall to mind.
From this reading “I remember th' scare that's t'run into me at the Depew racket.
scareverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading “I remember th' scare that's t'run into me at the Depew racket.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading “Phwat was it scared yez, Dropper?” asked the Wop.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
squelchedadjectiveUS /skweltʃt/
subdued or overcome
From this reading Having squelched the Nailer, the Dropper proceeded more moderately.
t'run
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From this reading “I remember th' scare that's t'run into me at the Depew racket.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading “I remember th' scare that's t'run into me at the Depew racket.
that's
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From this reading “I remember th' scare that's t'run into me at the Depew racket.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having squelched the Nailer, the Dropper proceeded more moderately.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Phwat was it scared yez, Dropper?” asked the Wop.
at the time that
From this reading I've been put up ag'inst some hot propositions, but if ever I'm faded it's then when, for th' foist time, I lamps a full-blown dame in evenin' dress.
WopnounUS /wɑːp/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent
From this reading “Phwat was it scared yez, Dropper?” asked the Wop.
yellin
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From this reading On th' dead, I felt like yellin' 'Police!'”
yez
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From this reading “Phwat was it scared yez, Dropper?” asked the Wop.
