Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

a pronunciation of afraid

From this reading “I know it, but I told ye so kase I was afeared if I said I wasn’t, I wouldn’t get none of the money.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Didn’t ye tell me ye was satisfied?” asked Godfrey.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

for the reason that

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “I know it, but I told ye so kase I was afeared if I said I wasn’t, I wouldn’t get none of the money.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

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From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

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From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

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From this reading “Didn’t ye tell me ye was satisfied?” asked Godfrey.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

come together

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “I know it, but I told ye so kase I was afeared if I said I wasn’t, I wouldn’t get none of the money.

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From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to

From this reading OLD JORDAN’S “HAUNT.”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I know it, but I told ye so kase I was afeared if I said I wasn’t, I wouldn’t get none of the money.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “I know it, but I told ye so kase I was afeared if I said I wasn’t, I wouldn’t get none of the money.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

possessive form of “jordan” — a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading OLD JORDAN’S “HAUNT.”

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From this reading “I know it, but I told ye so kase I was afeared if I said I wasn’t, I wouldn’t get none of the money.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I know it, but I told ye so kase I was afeared if I said I wasn’t, I wouldn’t get none of the money.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Didn’t ye tell me ye was satisfied?” asked Godfrey.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

not any; not one

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

not one, and not any

From this reading “I know it, but I told ye so kase I was afeared if I said I wasn’t, I wouldn’t get none of the money.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading OLD JORDAN’S “HAUNT.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

and nothing more

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I know it, but I told ye so kase I was afeared if I said I wasn’t, I wouldn’t get none of the money.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading “Didn’t ye tell me ye was satisfied?” asked Godfrey.

have in common

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

and nothing more

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “I know it, but I told ye so kase I was afeared if I said I wasn’t, I wouldn’t get none of the money.

express in words

From this reading “Didn’t ye tell me ye was satisfied?” asked Godfrey.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “I know it, but I told ye so kase I was afeared if I said I wasn’t, I wouldn’t get none of the money.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

precisely as stated

From this reading He took pains, however, to keep out his share, and gave Godfrey only two dollars and a half, accompanying it with the assurance that in his (Dan’s) estimation, his father had been guilty of a very mean trick, and one that he ought to be heartily ashamed of.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Didn’t ye tell me ye was satisfied?” asked Godfrey.

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From this reading “I know it, but I told ye so kase I was afeared if I said I wasn’t, I wouldn’t get none of the money.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dan came back to his father with the money simply because he could think of no way of avoiding it that did not involve more personal risk than he cared to encounter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I know it, but I told ye so kase I was afeared if I said I wasn’t, I wouldn’t get none of the money.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading “Didn’t ye tell me ye was satisfied?” asked Godfrey.