Chapter VIII

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

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

later than; following

From this reading “We wouldn’t have you anyhow!” cried Mat, nettled at this comparing them to a flock of geese waddling one after the other.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

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From this reading “Why, you fellows do as you like, of course—I ain’t bossing you.

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

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Tip returned the glance coolly and answered:

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But you can count me out from any such goose-tag as that.”

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading “We wouldn’t have you anyhow!” cried Mat, nettled at this comparing them to a flock of geese waddling one after the other.

any person at all

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

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From this reading “Why, you fellows do as you like, of course—I ain’t bossing you.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But you can count me out from any such goose-tag as that.”

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading But you can count me out from any such goose-tag as that.”

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading “We wouldn’t have you anyhow!” cried Mat, nettled at this comparing them to a flock of geese waddling one after the other.

in a composed and unconcerned manner

From this reading Tip returned the glance coolly and answered:

determine the number or amount of

From this reading But you can count me out from any such goose-tag as that.”

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “We wouldn’t have you anyhow!” cried Mat, nettled at this comparing them to a flock of geese waddling one after the other.

-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

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

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

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

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Why, you fellows do as you like, of course—I ain’t bossing you.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading “Why, you fellows do as you like, of course—I ain’t bossing you.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading “We wouldn’t have you anyhow!” cried Mat, nettled at this comparing them to a flock of geese waddling one after the other.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But you can count me out from any such goose-tag as that.”

plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

From this reading “We wouldn’t have you anyhow!” cried Mat, nettled at this comparing them to a flock of geese waddling one after the other.

usually; as a rule

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Tip returned the glance coolly and answered:

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From this reading But you can count me out from any such goose-tag as that.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “We wouldn’t have you anyhow!” cried Mat, nettled at this comparing them to a flock of geese waddling one after the other.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

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

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

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

From this reading “Why, you fellows do as you like, of course—I ain’t bossing you.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Why, you fellows do as you like, of course—I ain’t bossing you.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

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

From this reading But you can count me out from any such goose-tag as that.”

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading “We wouldn’t have you anyhow!” cried Mat, nettled at this comparing them to a flock of geese waddling one after the other.

not any; not one

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Why, you fellows do as you like, of course—I ain’t bossing you.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “We wouldn’t have you anyhow!” cried Mat, nettled at this comparing them to a flock of geese waddling one after the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “We wouldn’t have you anyhow!” cried Mat, nettled at this comparing them to a flock of geese waddling one after the other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But you can count me out from any such goose-tag as that.”

past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Tip returned the glance coolly and answered:

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But you can count me out from any such goose-tag as that.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

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

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “We wouldn’t have you anyhow!” cried Mat, nettled at this comparing them to a flock of geese waddling one after the other.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “We wouldn’t have you anyhow!” cried Mat, nettled at this comparing them to a flock of geese waddling one after the other.

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

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

From this reading “We wouldn’t have you anyhow!” cried Mat, nettled at this comparing them to a flock of geese waddling one after the other.

in a triumphant manner

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

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

From this reading “We wouldn’t have you anyhow!” cried Mat, nettled at this comparing them to a flock of geese waddling one after the other.

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

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

which person or people

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why, you fellows do as you like, of course—I ain’t bossing you.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “’Course we will!” was the chorus; and Mat looked triumphantly at his rival—for there was no denying that Mat reckoned as a rival, and therefore a foe, anyone who didn’t agree with him, as Tip generally did not.

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

From this reading “We wouldn’t have you anyhow!” cried Mat, nettled at this comparing them to a flock of geese waddling one after the other.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Why, you fellows do as you like, of course—I ain’t bossing you.