used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
Charley
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From this reading Charley groped around, found the matches, and struck a light.
chillens
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From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
CHRIS
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From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading If you-alls wants to help, jes' light up de lanterns an' sot de table."
dese
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From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
doan
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From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
start firing a weapon
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
foolin
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From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
set up or found
From this reading Charley groped around, found the matches, and struck a light.
fryverbUS /fraɪ/
be excessively hot
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
Golly
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From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/
past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading Charley groped around, found the matches, and struck a light.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading If you-alls wants to help, jes' light up de lanterns an' sot de table."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you-alls wants to help, jes' light up de lanterns an' sot de table."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
jes
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From this reading If you-alls wants to help, jes' light up de lanterns an' sot de table."
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading If you-alls wants to help, jes' light up de lanterns an' sot de table."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading If you-alls wants to help, jes' light up de lanterns an' sot de table."
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading Charley groped around, found the matches, and struck a light.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
not one, and not any
From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
obnoun
a major river of western Siberia; flows generally northward and westward to the Gulf of Ob and the Kara Sea
From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
sotnounUS /sɔːt/
a chronic drinker
From this reading If you-alls wants to help, jes' light up de lanterns an' sot de table."
spoilin
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From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Charley groped around, found the matches, and struck a light.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading If you-alls wants to help, jes' light up de lanterns an' sot de table."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WARNING.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If you-alls wants to help, jes' light up de lanterns an' sot de table."
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading If you-alls wants to help, jes' light up de lanterns an' sot de table."
a message informing of danger
From this reading THE WARNING.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
at the time that
From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CHRIS had started a brisk fire in the box of sand and was preparing to fry a big mess of fish which had fallen victims to his craft.
a Caucasian
From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Golly!" he exclaimed when the boys offered their assistance, "I doan want none ob you white chillens foolin' around an' spoilin' dese fish.
you-alls
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From this reading If you-alls wants to help, jes' light up de lanterns an' sot de table."
