used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE BURNING HOUSE "Hullo, that's a new wrinkle!" exclaimed Ben.
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading "I've got him, I reckon," whispered Sorrel, taking a ready aim at a thin hedge to the left of the house.
(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 "Sure, an' thim haythins is up to all sorts av dodges," cried Dan Casey.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Sure, an' thim haythins is up to all sorts av dodges," cried Dan Casey.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They are going to try burning us out."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It's meself as would like to git a squint at th' feller that threw that."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It's meself as would like to git a squint at th' feller that threw that."
avnounUS /ˌeɪˈviː/
the eleventh month of the civil year; the fifth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in July and August)
From this reading "Sure, an' thim haythins is up to all sorts av dodges," cried Dan Casey.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE BURNING HOUSE "Hullo, that's a new wrinkle!" exclaimed Ben.
the act of burning something
From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE BURNING HOUSE "Hullo, that's a new wrinkle!" exclaimed Ben.
Casey
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From this reading "Sure, an' thim haythins is up to all sorts av dodges," cried Dan Casey.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Sure, an' thim haythins is up to all sorts av dodges," cried Dan Casey.
Dan
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From this reading "Sure, an' thim haythins is up to all sorts av dodges," cried Dan Casey.
dodgesnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪz/
plural of “dodge” — an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
From this reading "Sure, an' thim haythins is up to all sorts av dodges," cried Dan Casey.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE BURNING HOUSE "Hullo, that's a new wrinkle!" exclaimed Ben.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE BURNING HOUSE "Hullo, that's a new wrinkle!" exclaimed Ben.
fellernounUS /ˈfelər/
a person who fells trees
From this reading "It's meself as would like to git a squint at th' feller that threw that."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE BURNING HOUSE "Hullo, that's a new wrinkle!" exclaimed Ben.
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading "It's meself as would like to git a squint at th' feller that threw that."
the act of departing
From this reading "They are going to try burning us out."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I've got him, I reckon," whispered Sorrel, taking a ready aim at a thin hedge to the left of the house.
haythins
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From this reading "Sure, an' thim haythins is up to all sorts av dodges," cried Dan Casey.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading "I've got him, I reckon," whispered Sorrel, taking a ready aim at a thin hedge to the left of the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I've got him, I reckon," whispered Sorrel, taking a ready aim at a thin hedge to the left of the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE BURNING HOUSE "Hullo, that's a new wrinkle!" exclaimed Ben.
Hullonoun
an expression of greeting
From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE BURNING HOUSE "Hullo, that's a new wrinkle!" exclaimed Ben.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I've got him, I reckon," whispered Sorrel, taking a ready aim at a thin hedge to the left of the house.
I've
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From this reading "I've got him, I reckon," whispered Sorrel, taking a ready aim at a thin hedge to the left of the house.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sure, an' thim haythins is up to all sorts av dodges," cried Dan Casey.
It's
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From this reading "It's meself as would like to git a squint at th' feller that threw that."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I've got him, I reckon," whispered Sorrel, taking a ready aim at a thin hedge to the left of the house.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It's meself as would like to git a squint at th' feller that threw that."
meself
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From this reading "It's meself as would like to git a squint at th' feller that threw that."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE BURNING HOUSE "Hullo, that's a new wrinkle!" exclaimed Ben.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I've got him, I reckon," whispered Sorrel, taking a ready aim at a thin hedge to the left of the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "They are going to try burning us out."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I've got him, I reckon," whispered Sorrel, taking a ready aim at a thin hedge to the left of the house.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I've got him, I reckon," whispered Sorrel, taking a ready aim at a thin hedge to the left of the house.
SorreladjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrəl/
of a light brownish color
From this reading "I've got him, I reckon," whispered Sorrel, taking a ready aim at a thin hedge to the left of the house.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Sure, an' thim haythins is up to all sorts av dodges," cried Dan Casey.
squintverbUS /skwɪnt/
cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
From this reading "It's meself as would like to git a squint at th' feller that threw that."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure, an' thim haythins is up to all sorts av dodges," cried Dan Casey.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "I've got him, I reckon," whispered Sorrel, taking a ready aim at a thin hedge to the left of the house.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading "It's meself as would like to git a squint at th' feller that threw that."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It's meself as would like to git a squint at th' feller that threw that."
that's
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From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE BURNING HOUSE "Hullo, that's a new wrinkle!" exclaimed Ben.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE BURNING HOUSE "Hullo, that's a new wrinkle!" exclaimed Ben.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They are going to try burning us out."
thim
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From this reading "Sure, an' thim haythins is up to all sorts av dodges," cried Dan Casey.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading "I've got him, I reckon," whispered Sorrel, taking a ready aim at a thin hedge to the left of the house.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "It's meself as would like to git a squint at th' feller that threw that."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "They are going to try burning us out."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "They are going to try burning us out."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Sure, an' thim haythins is up to all sorts av dodges," cried Dan Casey.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They are going to try burning us out."
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "I've got him, I reckon," whispered Sorrel, taking a ready aim at a thin hedge to the left of the house.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It's meself as would like to git a squint at th' feller that threw that."
wrinkleverbUS /ˈrɪŋkəl/
gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE BURNING HOUSE "Hullo, that's a new wrinkle!" exclaimed Ben.
