used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
have
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
for the reason that
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
Caleb
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From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
doggedlyadverbUS /ˈdɔːɡədli/
with obstinate determination
From this reading "Naw, we don't turn back, if I knows it," said Jim, doggedly.
don't
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From this reading "Naw, we don't turn back, if I knows it," said Jim, doggedly.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Bully for you, Jim!" exclaimed Step Hen, eagerly.
divisible by two
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Bully for you, Jim!" exclaimed Step Hen, eagerly.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
fellernounUS /ˈfelər/
a person who fells trees
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
FIRESnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading THE MAKER OF FIRES.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
GiraffenounUS /dʒərˈæf/
tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
HennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading "Bully for you, Jim!" exclaimed Step Hen, eagerly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
How
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From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Naw, we don't turn back, if I knows it," said Jim, doggedly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Naw, we don't turn back, if I knows it," said Jim, doggedly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Naw, we don't turn back, if I knows it," said Jim, doggedly.
Jim
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From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
and nothing more
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "Naw, we don't turn back, if I knows it," said Jim, doggedly.
a boy or man
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
MAKERnounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading THE MAKER OF FIRES.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
the force of workers available
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
Naw
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From this reading "Naw, we don't turn back, if I knows it," said Jim, doggedly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAKER OF FIRES.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
ownsverbUS /oʊnz/
third-person singular of “own” — have ownership or possession of
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
peakedadjectiveUS /piːkt/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
rewardsnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrdz/
plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Naw, we don't turn back, if I knows it," said Jim, doggedly.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "Bully for you, Jim!" exclaimed Step Hen, eagerly.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
Thad
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From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAKER OF FIRES.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
which person or people
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "How about that, Jim; must we turn around, and go back, just because this feller that thinks he owns the whole north of Maine, says so?" asked Giraffe; who was really a fearless sort of lad, and could not bear to be ordered around by a bully.
a late time of life
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
but in spite of that
From this reading Jim was looking a little "peaked," nor could Thad blame him, after hearing what a terror this Caleb Martin had been in the community for years; and how even the officers of the law had never as yet dared arrest him, even though there were rewards out for each one of the three men.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Bully for you, Jim!" exclaimed Step Hen, eagerly.
