used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
a quantity of money
From this reading Just driving a person down to a sloop don't amount to nothing, if you can't tell where she was a going."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "True enough, my young friend; but what more can you tell me?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "True enough, my young friend; but what more can you tell me?"
can't
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From this reading Just driving a person down to a sloop don't amount to nothing, if you can't tell where she was a going."
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Now he didn't know a circumstance to what I did.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Now he didn't know a circumstance to what I did.
didn't
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From this reading Now he didn't know a circumstance to what I did.
don't
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From this reading Just driving a person down to a sloop don't amount to nothing, if you can't tell where she was a going."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Just driving a person down to a sloop don't amount to nothing, if you can't tell where she was a going."
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Just driving a person down to a sloop don't amount to nothing, if you can't tell where she was a going."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "True enough, my young friend; but what more can you tell me?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "True enough, my young friend; but what more can you tell me?"
the act of departing
From this reading Just driving a person down to a sloop don't amount to nothing, if you can't tell where she was a going."
hadn't
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From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now he didn't know a circumstance to what I did.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
HUTCHINSnounUS /ˈhʌttʃɪnz/
United States educator who was president of the University of Chicago (1899-1977)
From this reading TOM HUTCHINS' LETTER.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
and nothing more
From this reading Just driving a person down to a sloop don't amount to nothing, if you can't tell where she was a going."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now he didn't know a circumstance to what I did.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading TOM HUTCHINS' LETTER.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "True enough, my young friend; but what more can you tell me?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "True enough, my young friend; but what more can you tell me?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "True enough, my young friend; but what more can you tell me?"
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Just driving a person down to a sloop don't amount to nothing, if you can't tell where she was a going."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he didn't know a circumstance to what I did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
parnounUS /pɑːr/
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
a human being
From this reading Just driving a person down to a sloop don't amount to nothing, if you can't tell where she was a going."
purty
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From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just driving a person down to a sloop don't amount to nothing, if you can't tell where she was a going."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
sloopnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading Just driving a person down to a sloop don't amount to nothing, if you can't tell where she was a going."
squallingadjective
characterized by short periods of noisy commotion
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
express in words
From this reading Just driving a person down to a sloop don't amount to nothing, if you can't tell where she was a going."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
male cat
From this reading TOM HUTCHINS' LETTER.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "True enough, my young friend; but what more can you tell me?"
uns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now he didn't know a circumstance to what I did.
at the time that
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
in or at the place that
From this reading Just driving a person down to a sloop don't amount to nothing, if you can't tell where she was a going."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "When you was at our house, talking to par, I heard purty much all that was said, and should a heard it all if it hadn't been for the squalling of the young uns.
