used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A' co'se I does.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The heavy train pulled cumbersomely to the summit, and stopped a moment, while the switch engine attached to the rear, was uncoupled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wha' kind-a 'sinuations y're tryin' t' pass on me, nigga?" said one, whose feelings were, at that moment, very much injured.
being joined in close association
From this reading The heavy train pulled cumbersomely to the summit, and stopped a moment, while the switch engine attached to the rear, was uncoupled.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER ONE "_'Scriminatin' 'G'inst Nigga's_" "Do you read d' papers?"
co'se
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From this reading "A' co'se I does.
without stop or interruption
From this reading A moment later, it continued on its way.
cumbersomely
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From this reading The heavy train pulled cumbersomely to the summit, and stopped a moment, while the switch engine attached to the rear, was uncoupled.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading CHAPTER ONE "_'Scriminatin' 'G'inst Nigga's_" "Do you read d' papers?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading CHAPTER ONE "_'Scriminatin' 'G'inst Nigga's_" "Do you read d' papers?"
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A' co'se I does.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The heavy train pulled cumbersomely to the summit, and stopped a moment, while the switch engine attached to the rear, was uncoupled.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Wha' kind-a 'sinuations y're tryin' t' pass on me, nigga?" said one, whose feelings were, at that moment, very much injured.
G'inst
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of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The heavy train pulled cumbersomely to the summit, and stopped a moment, while the switch engine attached to the rear, was uncoupled.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "A' co'se I does.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Wha' kind-a 'sinuations y're tryin' t' pass on me, nigga?" said one, whose feelings were, at that moment, very much injured.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A moment later, it continued on its way.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A moment later, it continued on its way.
kind-a
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From this reading Wha' kind-a 'sinuations y're tryin' t' pass on me, nigga?" said one, whose feelings were, at that moment, very much injured.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A moment later, it continued on its way.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wha' kind-a 'sinuations y're tryin' t' pass on me, nigga?" said one, whose feelings were, at that moment, very much injured.
a particular point in time
From this reading Wha' kind-a 'sinuations y're tryin' t' pass on me, nigga?" said one, whose feelings were, at that moment, very much injured.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Wha' kind-a 'sinuations y're tryin' t' pass on me, nigga?" said one, whose feelings were, at that moment, very much injured.
nigga
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Nigga's
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wha' kind-a 'sinuations y're tryin' t' pass on me, nigga?" said one, whose feelings were, at that moment, very much injured.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CHAPTER ONE "_'Scriminatin' 'G'inst Nigga's_" "Do you read d' papers?"
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading CHAPTER ONE "_'Scriminatin' 'G'inst Nigga's_" "Do you read d' papers?"
go across or through
From this reading Wha' kind-a 'sinuations y're tryin' t' pass on me, nigga?" said one, whose feelings were, at that moment, very much injured.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The heavy train pulled cumbersomely to the summit, and stopped a moment, while the switch engine attached to the rear, was uncoupled.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading CHAPTER ONE "_'Scriminatin' 'G'inst Nigga's_" "Do you read d' papers?"
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading The heavy train pulled cumbersomely to the summit, and stopped a moment, while the switch engine attached to the rear, was uncoupled.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Wha' kind-a 'sinuations y're tryin' t' pass on me, nigga?" said one, whose feelings were, at that moment, very much injured.
Scriminatin
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From this reading CHAPTER ONE "_'Scriminatin' 'G'inst Nigga's_" "Do you read d' papers?"
sinuations
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(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The heavy train pulled cumbersomely to the summit, and stopped a moment, while the switch engine attached to the rear, was uncoupled.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading The heavy train pulled cumbersomely to the summit, and stopped a moment, while the switch engine attached to the rear, was uncoupled.
switchverbUS /swɪtʃ/
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading The heavy train pulled cumbersomely to the summit, and stopped a moment, while the switch engine attached to the rear, was uncoupled.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Wha' kind-a 'sinuations y're tryin' t' pass on me, nigga?" said one, whose feelings were, at that moment, very much injured.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wha' kind-a 'sinuations y're tryin' t' pass on me, nigga?" said one, whose feelings were, at that moment, very much injured.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The heavy train pulled cumbersomely to the summit, and stopped a moment, while the switch engine attached to the rear, was uncoupled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The heavy train pulled cumbersomely to the summit, and stopped a moment, while the switch engine attached to the rear, was uncoupled.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The heavy train pulled cumbersomely to the summit, and stopped a moment, while the switch engine attached to the rear, was uncoupled.
tryin
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From this reading Wha' kind-a 'sinuations y're tryin' t' pass on me, nigga?" said one, whose feelings were, at that moment, very much injured.
uncoupledadjective
having the coupling undone
From this reading The heavy train pulled cumbersomely to the summit, and stopped a moment, while the switch engine attached to the rear, was uncoupled.
precisely as stated
From this reading Wha' kind-a 'sinuations y're tryin' t' pass on me, nigga?" said one, whose feelings were, at that moment, very much injured.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The heavy train pulled cumbersomely to the summit, and stopped a moment, while the switch engine attached to the rear, was uncoupled.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A moment later, it continued on its way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wha' kind-a 'sinuations y're tryin' t' pass on me, nigga?" said one, whose feelings were, at that moment, very much injured.
Wha
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From this reading Wha' kind-a 'sinuations y're tryin' t' pass on me, nigga?" said one, whose feelings were, at that moment, very much injured.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The heavy train pulled cumbersomely to the summit, and stopped a moment, while the switch engine attached to the rear, was uncoupled.
belonging to which person
From this reading Wha' kind-a 'sinuations y're tryin' t' pass on me, nigga?" said one, whose feelings were, at that moment, very much injured.
y're
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From this reading Wha' kind-a 'sinuations y're tryin' t' pass on me, nigga?" said one, whose feelings were, at that moment, very much injured.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CHAPTER ONE "_'Scriminatin' 'G'inst Nigga's_" "Do you read d' papers?"
