used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Tell you what it is," an oracle of "the road" was saying in a loud voice, for the benefit of the assemblage.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Don't know about that, Bill," said another.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Tell you what it is," an oracle of "the road" was saying in a loud voice, for the benefit of the assemblage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And devilish glad you are of that same, you old humbug," retorted the other, cheerily.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Don't know about that, Bill," said another.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "That bridge'll go, I say, before night; but, anyhow, it's bound to go before morning."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And devilish glad you are of that same, you old humbug," retorted the other, cheerily.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading "Tell you what it is," an oracle of "the road" was saying in a loud voice, for the benefit of the assemblage.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "That bridge'll go, I say, before night; but, anyhow, it's bound to go before morning."
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading "Tell you what it is," an oracle of "the road" was saying in a loud voice, for the benefit of the assemblage.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "Don't know about that, Bill," said another.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "It's a good strong bit of iron, and my opinion is that it'll hold out."
confined by bonds
From this reading "That bridge'll go, I say, before night; but, anyhow, it's bound to go before morning."
bridge'll
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From this reading "That bridge'll go, I say, before night; but, anyhow, it's bound to go before morning."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "That bridge'll go, I say, before night; but, anyhow, it's bound to go before morning."
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "And devilish glad you are of that same, you old humbug," retorted the other, cheerily.
devilishadjectiveUS /ˈdevlɪʃ/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading "And devilish glad you are of that same, you old humbug," retorted the other, cheerily.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't know about that, Bill," said another.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Tell you what it is," an oracle of "the road" was saying in a loud voice, for the benefit of the assemblage.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "And devilish glad you are of that same, you old humbug," retorted the other, cheerily.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "That bridge'll go, I say, before night; but, anyhow, it's bound to go before morning."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It's a good strong bit of iron, and my opinion is that it'll hold out."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "It's a good strong bit of iron, and my opinion is that it'll hold out."
humbugnounUS /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/
pretentious or silly talk or writing
From this reading "And devilish glad you are of that same, you old humbug," retorted the other, cheerily.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That bridge'll go, I say, before night; but, anyhow, it's bound to go before morning."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Tell you what it is," an oracle of "the road" was saying in a loud voice, for the benefit of the assemblage.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading "It's a good strong bit of iron, and my opinion is that it'll hold out."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Tell you what it is," an oracle of "the road" was saying in a loud voice, for the benefit of the assemblage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Tell you what it is," an oracle of "the road" was saying in a loud voice, for the benefit of the assemblage.
it'll
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From this reading "It's a good strong bit of iron, and my opinion is that it'll hold out."
it's
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From this reading "That bridge'll go, I say, before night; but, anyhow, it's bound to go before morning."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Don't know about that, Bill," said another.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "Tell you what it is," an oracle of "the road" was saying in a loud voice, for the benefit of the assemblage.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "That bridge'll go, I say, before night; but, anyhow, it's bound to go before morning."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It's a good strong bit of iron, and my opinion is that it'll hold out."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "That bridge'll go, I say, before night; but, anyhow, it's bound to go before morning."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And devilish glad you are of that same, you old humbug," retorted the other, cheerily.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "And devilish glad you are of that same, you old humbug," retorted the other, cheerily.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "It's a good strong bit of iron, and my opinion is that it'll hold out."
oraclenounUS /ˈɔːrəkəl/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading "Tell you what it is," an oracle of "the road" was saying in a loud voice, for the benefit of the assemblage.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "And devilish glad you are of that same, you old humbug," retorted the other, cheerily.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It's a good strong bit of iron, and my opinion is that it'll hold out."
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "And devilish glad you are of that same, you old humbug," retorted the other, cheerily.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "Tell you what it is," an oracle of "the road" was saying in a loud voice, for the benefit of the assemblage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Don't know about that, Bill," said another.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "And devilish glad you are of that same, you old humbug," retorted the other, cheerily.
express in words
From this reading "That bridge'll go, I say, before night; but, anyhow, it's bound to go before morning."
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "Tell you what it is," an oracle of "the road" was saying in a loud voice, for the benefit of the assemblage.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "It's a good strong bit of iron, and my opinion is that it'll hold out."
express in words
From this reading "Tell you what it is," an oracle of "the road" was saying in a loud voice, for the benefit of the assemblage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And devilish glad you are of that same, you old humbug," retorted the other, cheerily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And devilish glad you are of that same, you old humbug," retorted the other, cheerily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That bridge'll go, I say, before night; but, anyhow, it's bound to go before morning."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Tell you what it is," an oracle of "the road" was saying in a loud voice, for the benefit of the assemblage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Tell you what it is," an oracle of "the road" was saying in a loud voice, for the benefit of the assemblage.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Tell you what it is," an oracle of "the road" was saying in a loud voice, for the benefit of the assemblage.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And devilish glad you are of that same, you old humbug," retorted the other, cheerily.
