used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading THE CAPTURED CANOE As the five advanced they read the trail with unfailing eye.
ain't
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From this reading I ain't bloodthirsty, but it would help a lot if Braxton Wyatt wuz laid away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CAPTURED CANOE As the five advanced they read the trail with unfailing eye.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I ain't bloodthirsty, but it would help a lot if Braxton Wyatt wuz laid away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "'Twould hev been a good thing," said Shif'less Sol, "ef the crack, whatever it may hev been, hed been a lot harder, hard enough to finish him.
bloodthirstyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdθɜːrsti/
marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
From this reading I ain't bloodthirsty, but it would help a lot if Braxton Wyatt wuz laid away.
Braxton
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From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I ain't bloodthirsty, but it would help a lot if Braxton Wyatt wuz laid away.
CANOEnounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading THE CAPTURED CANOE As the five advanced they read the trail with unfailing eye.
CAPTUREDverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE CAPTURED CANOE As the five advanced they read the trail with unfailing eye.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading "Braxton must have had a nice crack of some kind or other on the head," he said, "and he still feels the effects of it, as now and then he reels."
ef
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From this reading "'Twould hev been a good thing," said Shif'less Sol, "ef the crack, whatever it may hev been, hed been a lot harder, hard enough to finish him.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading "Braxton must have had a nice crack of some kind or other on the head," he said, "and he still feels the effects of it, as now and then he reels."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "'Twould hev been a good thing," said Shif'less Sol, "ef the crack, whatever it may hev been, hed been a lot harder, hard enough to finish him.
the organ of sight
From this reading THE CAPTURED CANOE As the five advanced they read the trail with unfailing eye.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading "Braxton must have had a nice crack of some kind or other on the head," he said, "and he still feels the effects of it, as now and then he reels."
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading "'Twould hev been a good thing," said Shif'less Sol, "ef the crack, whatever it may hev been, hed been a lot harder, hard enough to finish him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE CAPTURED CANOE As the five advanced they read the trail with unfailing eye.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "'Twould hev been a good thing," said Shif'less Sol, "ef the crack, whatever it may hev been, hed been a lot harder, hard enough to finish him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Braxton must have had a nice crack of some kind or other on the head," he said, "and he still feels the effects of it, as now and then he reels."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "'Twould hev been a good thing," said Shif'less Sol, "ef the crack, whatever it may hev been, hed been a lot harder, hard enough to finish him.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading "'Twould hev been a good thing," said Shif'less Sol, "ef the crack, whatever it may hev been, hed been a lot harder, hard enough to finish him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Braxton must have had a nice crack of some kind or other on the head," he said, "and he still feels the effects of it, as now and then he reels."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Braxton must have had a nice crack of some kind or other on the head," he said, "and he still feels the effects of it, as now and then he reels."
hed
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From this reading "'Twould hev been a good thing," said Shif'less Sol, "ef the crack, whatever it may hev been, hed been a lot harder, hard enough to finish him.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I ain't bloodthirsty, but it would help a lot if Braxton Wyatt wuz laid away.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
hev
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From this reading "'Twould hev been a good thing," said Shif'less Sol, "ef the crack, whatever it may hev been, hed been a lot harder, hard enough to finish him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "'Twould hev been a good thing," said Shif'less Sol, "ef the crack, whatever it may hev been, hed been a lot harder, hard enough to finish him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I ain't bloodthirsty, but it would help a lot if Braxton Wyatt wuz laid away.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I ain't bloodthirsty, but it would help a lot if Braxton Wyatt wuz laid away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Braxton must have had a nice crack of some kind or other on the head," he said, "and he still feels the effects of it, as now and then he reels."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Braxton must have had a nice crack of some kind or other on the head," he said, "and he still feels the effects of it, as now and then he reels."
set down according to a plan
From this reading I ain't bloodthirsty, but it would help a lot if Braxton Wyatt wuz laid away.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "'Twould hev been a good thing," said Shif'less Sol, "ef the crack, whatever it may hev been, hed been a lot harder, hard enough to finish him.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "'Twould hev been a good thing," said Shif'less Sol, "ef the crack, whatever it may hev been, hed been a lot harder, hard enough to finish him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Braxton must have had a nice crack of some kind or other on the head," he said, "and he still feels the effects of it, as now and then he reels."
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Braxton must have had a nice crack of some kind or other on the head," he said, "and he still feels the effects of it, as now and then he reels."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Braxton must have had a nice crack of some kind or other on the head," he said, "and he still feels the effects of it, as now and then he reels."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Braxton must have had a nice crack of some kind or other on the head," he said, "and he still feels the effects of it, as now and then he reels."
on one occasion
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Braxton must have had a nice crack of some kind or other on the head," he said, "and he still feels the effects of it, as now and then he reels."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Braxton must have had a nice crack of some kind or other on the head," he said, "and he still feels the effects of it, as now and then he reels."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading THE CAPTURED CANOE As the five advanced they read the trail with unfailing eye.
reelsnounUS /riːlz/
plural of “reel” — a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector
From this reading "Braxton must have had a nice crack of some kind or other on the head," he said, "and he still feels the effects of it, as now and then he reels."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Braxton must have had a nice crack of some kind or other on the head," he said, "and he still feels the effects of it, as now and then he reels."
cut with a saw
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
Shif'less
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From this reading "'Twould hev been a good thing," said Shif'less Sol, "ef the crack, whatever it may hev been, hed been a lot harder, hard enough to finish him.
SolnounUS /sɑːl/
a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid
From this reading "'Twould hev been a good thing," said Shif'less Sol, "ef the crack, whatever it may hev been, hed been a lot harder, hard enough to finish him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Braxton must have had a nice crack of some kind or other on the head," he said, "and he still feels the effects of it, as now and then he reels."
not in physical motion
From this reading "Braxton must have had a nice crack of some kind or other on the head," he said, "and he still feels the effects of it, as now and then he reels."
successive (without a break)
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTURED CANOE As the five advanced they read the trail with unfailing eye.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Braxton must have had a nice crack of some kind or other on the head," he said, "and he still feels the effects of it, as now and then he reels."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CAPTURED CANOE As the five advanced they read the trail with unfailing eye.
a special situation
From this reading "'Twould hev been a good thing," said Shif'less Sol, "ef the crack, whatever it may hev been, hed been a lot harder, hard enough to finish him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "'Twould hev been a good thing," said Shif'less Sol, "ef the crack, whatever it may hev been, hed been a lot harder, hard enough to finish him.
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE CAPTURED CANOE As the five advanced they read the trail with unfailing eye.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
Twould
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From this reading "'Twould hev been a good thing," said Shif'less Sol, "ef the crack, whatever it may hev been, hed been a lot harder, hard enough to finish him.
unfailingadjectiveUS /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/
not liable to failure
From this reading THE CAPTURED CANOE As the five advanced they read the trail with unfailing eye.
waveringnounUS /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "'Twould hev been a good thing," said Shif'less Sol, "ef the crack, whatever it may hev been, hed been a lot harder, hard enough to finish him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CAPTURED CANOE As the five advanced they read the trail with unfailing eye.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I ain't bloodthirsty, but it would help a lot if Braxton Wyatt wuz laid away.
wuz
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From this reading I ain't bloodthirsty, but it would help a lot if Braxton Wyatt wuz laid away.
WyattnounUS /ˈwaɪət/
English architect (1746-1813)
From this reading Henry saw more than once the traces of footsteps with the toes turned out, that is those of Braxton Wyatt, and he noticed that they were wavering, not leading in a straight line like those of the Indians.
