used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
anew
From this reading And when I had me checks and me papers all safe again I smiled on thim and me bould Tad took heart.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "With that they all felt ashamed and picked up me papers and grunted at each other, tryin' to blame somebody else.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "With that they all felt ashamed and picked up me papers and grunted at each other, tryin' to blame somebody else.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'The newspapers are full of rebukes for thim that rock boats to their own peril.'
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading "With that they all felt ashamed and picked up me papers and grunted at each other, tryin' to blame somebody else.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "With that they all felt ashamed and picked up me papers and grunted at each other, tryin' to blame somebody else.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
put or pin the blame on
From this reading "With that they all felt ashamed and picked up me papers and grunted at each other, tryin' to blame somebody else.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "'In the establishment we use boats to keep us out of the watther,' I responds, hunting for the papers out of me cap.
bould
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From this reading And when I had me checks and me papers all safe again I smiled on thim and me bould Tad took heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading "'In the establishment we use boats to keep us out of the watther,' I responds, hunting for the papers out of me cap.
capsizedverbUS /ˈkæpsaɪzd/
past form of “capsize” — overturn accidentally
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
checksnounUS /tʃeks/
plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading And when I had me checks and me papers all safe again I smiled on thim and me bould Tad took heart.
dhrill
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From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "With that they all felt ashamed and picked up me papers and grunted at each other, tryin' to blame somebody else.
else
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From this reading "With that they all felt ashamed and picked up me papers and grunted at each other, tryin' to blame somebody else.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading "'In the establishment we use boats to keep us out of the watther,' I responds, hunting for the papers out of me cap.
divisible by two
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "With that they all felt ashamed and picked up me papers and grunted at each other, tryin' to blame somebody else.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "'In the establishment we use boats to keep us out of the watther,' I responds, hunting for the papers out of me cap.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading 'The newspapers are full of rebukes for thim that rock boats to their own peril.'
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading "With that they all felt ashamed and picked up me papers and grunted at each other, tryin' to blame somebody else.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And when I had me checks and me papers all safe again I smiled on thim and me bould Tad took heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading And when I had me checks and me papers all safe again I smiled on thim and me bould Tad took heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading "'In the establishment we use boats to keep us out of the watther,' I responds, hunting for the papers out of me cap.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "'In the establishment we use boats to keep us out of the watther,' I responds, hunting for the papers out of me cap.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "'In the establishment we use boats to keep us out of the watther,' I responds, hunting for the papers out of me cap.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "'In the establishment we use boats to keep us out of the watther,' I responds, hunting for the papers out of me cap.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "'In the establishment we use boats to keep us out of the watther,' I responds, hunting for the papers out of me cap.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading 'The newspapers are full of rebukes for thim that rock boats to their own peril.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "'In the establishment we use boats to keep us out of the watther,' I responds, hunting for the papers out of me cap.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And when I had me checks and me papers all safe again I smiled on thim and me bould Tad took heart.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "With that they all felt ashamed and picked up me papers and grunted at each other, tryin' to blame somebody else.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "'In the establishment we use boats to keep us out of the watther,' I responds, hunting for the papers out of me cap.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
have ownership or possession of
From this reading 'The newspapers are full of rebukes for thim that rock boats to their own peril.'
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "'In the establishment we use boats to keep us out of the watther,' I responds, hunting for the papers out of me cap.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading 'The newspapers are full of rebukes for thim that rock boats to their own peril.'
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading "With that they all felt ashamed and picked up me papers and grunted at each other, tryin' to blame somebody else.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
rebukesnounUS /riˈbjuːks/
plural of “rebuke” — an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading 'The newspapers are full of rebukes for thim that rock boats to their own peril.'
respondsverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndz/
third-person singular of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "'In the establishment we use boats to keep us out of the watther,' I responds, hunting for the papers out of me cap.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading 'The newspapers are full of rebukes for thim that rock boats to their own peril.'
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading And when I had me checks and me papers all safe again I smiled on thim and me bould Tad took heart.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
sea'snounUS /siːz/
possessive form of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading And when I had me checks and me papers all safe again I smiled on thim and me bould Tad took heart.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "With that they all felt ashamed and picked up me papers and grunted at each other, tryin' to blame somebody else.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading And when I had me checks and me papers all safe again I smiled on thim and me bould Tad took heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'The newspapers are full of rebukes for thim that rock boats to their own peril.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "'In the establishment we use boats to keep us out of the watther,' I responds, hunting for the papers out of me cap.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 'The newspapers are full of rebukes for thim that rock boats to their own peril.'
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "With that they all felt ashamed and picked up me papers and grunted at each other, tryin' to blame somebody else.
thim
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From this reading 'The newspapers are full of rebukes for thim that rock boats to their own peril.'
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading ''Tis not to tip the boat over,' says he, 'but to get it back on an even keel after a sea's capsized her--that is the point of the dhrill.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "'In the establishment we use boats to keep us out of the watther,' I responds, hunting for the papers out of me cap.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading And when I had me checks and me papers all safe again I smiled on thim and me bould Tad took heart.
tryin
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From this reading "With that they all felt ashamed and picked up me papers and grunted at each other, tryin' to blame somebody else.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "With that they all felt ashamed and picked up me papers and grunted at each other, tryin' to blame somebody else.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "'In the establishment we use boats to keep us out of the watther,' I responds, hunting for the papers out of me cap.
the act of using
From this reading "'In the establishment we use boats to keep us out of the watther,' I responds, hunting for the papers out of me cap.
watther
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From this reading "'In the establishment we use boats to keep us out of the watther,' I responds, hunting for the papers out of me cap.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "'In the establishment we use boats to keep us out of the watther,' I responds, hunting for the papers out of me cap.
at the time that
From this reading And when I had me checks and me papers all safe again I smiled on thim and me bould Tad took heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "With that they all felt ashamed and picked up me papers and grunted at each other, tryin' to blame somebody else.
