afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
agin
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From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading How'd you ever git in here; and who's along with you?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I bet he sneaked around, thinkin' we'd try to cut out that way, 'stead of in the direction of Stanhope.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading I bet he sneaked around, thinkin' we'd try to cut out that way, 'stead of in the direction of Stanhope.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Say, Hank, didn't I tell you I seen that chief of police down on the road that comes up here from Tatum?
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Say, Hank, didn't I tell you I seen that chief of police down on the road that comes up here from Tatum?
gotten under control
From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading I bet he sneaked around, thinkin' we'd try to cut out that way, 'stead of in the direction of Stanhope.
d'ye
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From this reading What d'ye want with us?
didn't
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From this reading Say, Hank, didn't I tell you I seen that chief of police down on the road that comes up here from Tatum?
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading I bet he sneaked around, thinkin' we'd try to cut out that way, 'stead of in the direction of Stanhope.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
don't
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From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Say, Hank, didn't I tell you I seen that chief of police down on the road that comes up here from Tatum?
eh
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From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
at any time
From this reading How'd you ever git in here; and who's along with you?
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Say, Hank, didn't I tell you I seen that chief of police down on the road that comes up here from Tatum?
gitnounUS /ɡɪt/
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading How'd you ever git in here; and who's along with you?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
HanknounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading Say, Hank, didn't I tell you I seen that chief of police down on the road that comes up here from Tatum?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I bet he sneaked around, thinkin' we'd try to cut out that way, 'stead of in the direction of Stanhope.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading How'd you ever git in here; and who's along with you?
How'd
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From this reading How'd you ever git in here; and who's along with you?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Say, Hank, didn't I tell you I seen that chief of police down on the road that comes up here from Tatum?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How'd you ever git in here; and who's along with you?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Say, Hank, didn't I tell you I seen that chief of police down on the road that comes up here from Tatum?
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Say, Hank, didn't I tell you I seen that chief of police down on the road that comes up here from Tatum?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I bet he sneaked around, thinkin' we'd try to cut out that way, 'stead of in the direction of Stanhope.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Say, Hank, didn't I tell you I seen that chief of police down on the road that comes up here from Tatum?
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Say, Hank, didn't I tell you I seen that chief of police down on the road that comes up here from Tatum?
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
express in words
From this reading Say, Hank, didn't I tell you I seen that chief of police down on the road that comes up here from Tatum?
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Say, Hank, didn't I tell you I seen that chief of police down on the road that comes up here from Tatum?
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
sneakedverbUS /sniːkt/
past form of “sneak” — to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading I bet he sneaked around, thinkin' we'd try to cut out that way, 'stead of in the direction of Stanhope.
somethin
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From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
StanhopenounUS /ˈstænəp/
a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat
From this reading I bet he sneaked around, thinkin' we'd try to cut out that way, 'stead of in the direction of Stanhope.
steadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading I bet he sneaked around, thinkin' we'd try to cut out that way, 'stead of in the direction of Stanhope.
TatumnounUS /ˈteɪtəm/
United States biochemist who discovered how genes act by regulating definite chemical events (1909-1975)
From this reading Say, Hank, didn't I tell you I seen that chief of police down on the road that comes up here from Tatum?
express in words
From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
thinkin
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From this reading I bet he sneaked around, thinkin' we'd try to cut out that way, 'stead of in the direction of Stanhope.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I bet he sneaked around, thinkin' we'd try to cut out that way, 'stead of in the direction of Stanhope.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
wanternoun
a person who wants or needs something
From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I bet he sneaked around, thinkin' we'd try to cut out that way, 'stead of in the direction of Stanhope.
we'd
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From this reading I bet he sneaked around, thinkin' we'd try to cut out that way, 'stead of in the direction of Stanhope.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What d'ye want with us?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Reckon you don't ever wanter go there agin, eh?'["] "Here, light this, Jack, with that precious match!'["] he cried, after shaking the lantern to find out whether it contained any oil.
who's
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From this reading How'd you ever git in here; and who's along with you?
in the company of; together with
From this reading What d'ye want with us?
wouldn't
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From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes," roared the second man, shaking Paul vigorously, "pipe up and tell us that, 'less you want us to do somethin' you wouldn't like.
