AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
a-baskin
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From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
a-creepin
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From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
ah
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From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ketches me by the 'eart they do; ye see I be that old, Peter, that old an' wore out."
AncientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Peter," said he, "I be tur'ble cold sometimes.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
BRACEverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
BRASSnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
bullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ketches me by the 'eart they do; ye see I be that old, Peter, that old an' wore out."
callsnounUS /kɔːlz/
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
clasping
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From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "Peter," said he, "I be tur'ble cold sometimes.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
CUTLASSES
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From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
DIVERSadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Ketches me by the 'eart they do; ye see I be that old, Peter, that old an' wore out."
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
eart
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From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
emnounUS /em/
a quad with a square body
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
getsnounUS /ɡets/
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
grave-chills
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From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
JACKnounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
Ketches
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From this reading Ketches me by the 'eart they do; ye see I be that old, Peter, that old an' wore out."
lustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/
vigorously passionate
From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
noddedverbUS /ˈnɑːdəd/
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ketches me by the 'eart they do; ye see I be that old, Peter, that old an' wore out."
PANSnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "Peter," said he, "I be tur'ble cold sometimes.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
POTSnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
readilyadverbUS /ˈredəli/
without much difficulty
From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
roarin
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From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Peter," said he, "I be tur'ble cold sometimes.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ketches me by the 'eart they do; ye see I be that old, Peter, that old an' wore out."
shrivelledadjective
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
sittin
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From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "Peter," said he, "I be tur'ble cold sometimes.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
sunningverbUS /ˈsʌnɪŋ/
inflected form of “sun” — expose one's body to the sun
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
SYMPATHIZESverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ketches me by the 'eart they do; ye see I be that old, Peter, that old an' wore out."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ketches me by the 'eart they do; ye see I be that old, Peter, that old an' wore out."
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
tur'ble
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Peter," said he, "I be tur'ble cold sometimes.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It comes a-creepin' on me all at once, even if I be sittin' before a roarin' fire or a-baskin' in this good, warm sun—a cold as reaches down into my poor old 'eart—grave-chills, I calls 'em, Peter—ah! grave-chills.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHICH SYMPATHIZES WITH A BRASS JACK, A BRACE OF CUTLASSES, AND DIVERS POTS AND PANS I found the Ancient sunning himself in the porch before the inn, as he waited for his breakfast.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Ketches me by the 'eart they do; ye see I be that old, Peter, that old an' wore out."
yepronounUS /jiː/
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Ketches me by the 'eart they do; ye see I be that old, Peter, that old an' wore out."
you're
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From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But you're a wonderful man for your age!" said I, clasping the shrivelled hand in mine, "and very lusty and strong—" "So strong as a bull I be, Peter!" he nodded readily, "but then, even a bull gets old an' wore out, an' these grave-chills ketches me oftener an' oftener.
