used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And you think we're likely to have trouble with the Indians or the two white men if we begin to look up the place?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "And you think we're likely to have trouble with the Indians or the two white men if we begin to look up the place?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, but if we do see them," said Fred persistently.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading WAITING "What do you mean?" inquired Fred.
one or the other of two
From this reading "We may not see either of 'em," replied Zeke evasively.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "We may not see either of 'em," replied Zeke evasively.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
evasivelyadverb
with evasion; in an evasive manner
From this reading "We may not see either of 'em," replied Zeke evasively.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
Fred
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From this reading WAITING "What do you mean?" inquired Fred.
goin
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From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading "And you think we're likely to have trouble with the Indians or the two white men if we begin to look up the place?"
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading WAITING "What do you mean?" inquired Fred.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "And you think we're likely to have trouble with the Indians or the two white men if we begin to look up the place?"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "And you think we're likely to have trouble with the Indians or the two white men if we begin to look up the place?"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "We may not see either of 'em," replied Zeke evasively.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading WAITING "What do you mean?" inquired Fred.
the force of workers available
From this reading "And you think we're likely to have trouble with the Indians or the two white men if we begin to look up the place?"
Moultrie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We may not see either of 'em," replied Zeke evasively.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We may not see either of 'em," replied Zeke evasively.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "And you think we're likely to have trouble with the Indians or the two white men if we begin to look up the place?"
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading "Yes, but if we do see them," said Fred persistently.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "And you think we're likely to have trouble with the Indians or the two white men if we begin to look up the place?"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "We may not see either of 'em," replied Zeke evasively.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, but if we do see them," said Fred persistently.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "We may not see either of 'em," replied Zeke evasively.
Sime
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From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
carry out
From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And you think we're likely to have trouble with the Indians or the two white men if we begin to look up the place?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Yes, but if we do see them," said Fred persistently.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "And you think we're likely to have trouble with the Indians or the two white men if we begin to look up the place?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
a source of difficulty
From this reading "And you think we're likely to have trouble with the Indians or the two white men if we begin to look up the place?"
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "And you think we're likely to have trouble with the Indians or the two white men if we begin to look up the place?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "And you think we're likely to have trouble with the Indians or the two white men if we begin to look up the place?"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading WAITING "What do you mean?" inquired Fred.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "And you think we're likely to have trouble with the Indians or the two white men if we begin to look up the place?"
we'll
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From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
we're
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From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WAITING "What do you mean?" inquired Fred.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
a Caucasian
From this reading "And you think we're likely to have trouble with the Indians or the two white men if we begin to look up the place?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, I mean that if we're goin' to be fools enough to try to find old Sime Moultrie's stake then we'll have to take whatever comes to us."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And you think we're likely to have trouble with the Indians or the two white men if we begin to look up the place?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, but if we do see them," said Fred persistently.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading WAITING "What do you mean?" inquired Fred.
Zeke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We may not see either of 'em," replied Zeke evasively.
