adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
ain't
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From this reading "You're wondering what my little game is, Johnny, ain't you?
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It's only a question of my being RUN OUT of 'Frisco, or hiding until I can SLIP OUT myself; and I've reckoned I might as well give them the trouble and expense of transportation.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
checksnounUS /tʃeks/
plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading And if I can put a good thing in your way in doing it--why, it will sort of make things square with you for the fuss I've given you."
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading It's only a question of my being RUN OUT of 'Frisco, or hiding until I can SLIP OUT myself; and I've reckoned I might as well give them the trouble and expense of transportation.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And if I can put a good thing in your way in doing it--why, it will sort of make things square with you for the fuss I've given you."
Frisco
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From this reading It's only a question of my being RUN OUT of 'Frisco, or hiding until I can SLIP OUT myself; and I've reckoned I might as well give them the trouble and expense of transportation.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
fussverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading And if I can put a good thing in your way in doing it--why, it will sort of make things square with you for the fuss I've given you."
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "You're wondering what my little game is, Johnny, ain't you?
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It's only a question of my being RUN OUT of 'Frisco, or hiding until I can SLIP OUT myself; and I've reckoned I might as well give them the trouble and expense of transportation.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading And if I can put a good thing in your way in doing it--why, it will sort of make things square with you for the fuss I've given you."
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And if I can put a good thing in your way in doing it--why, it will sort of make things square with you for the fuss I've given you."
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading It's only a question of my being RUN OUT of 'Frisco, or hiding until I can SLIP OUT myself; and I've reckoned I might as well give them the trouble and expense of transportation.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
I'll
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From this reading Well, I'll tell you.
I've
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From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if I can put a good thing in your way in doing it--why, it will sort of make things square with you for the fuss I've given you."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You're wondering what my little game is, Johnny, ain't you?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
it's
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From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
JohnnynounUS /ˈdʒɑːni/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading "You're wondering what my little game is, Johnny, ain't you?
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You're wondering what my little game is, Johnny, ain't you?
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading And if I can put a good thing in your way in doing it--why, it will sort of make things square with you for the fuss I've given you."
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You're wondering what my little game is, Johnny, ain't you?
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading It's only a question of my being RUN OUT of 'Frisco, or hiding until I can SLIP OUT myself; and I've reckoned I might as well give them the trouble and expense of transportation.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It's only a question of my being RUN OUT of 'Frisco, or hiding until I can SLIP OUT myself; and I've reckoned I might as well give them the trouble and expense of transportation.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It's only a question of my being RUN OUT of 'Frisco, or hiding until I can SLIP OUT myself; and I've reckoned I might as well give them the trouble and expense of transportation.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
pards
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From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And if I can put a good thing in your way in doing it--why, it will sort of make things square with you for the fuss I've given you."
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It's only a question of my being RUN OUT of 'Frisco, or hiding until I can SLIP OUT myself; and I've reckoned I might as well give them the trouble and expense of transportation.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading It's only a question of my being RUN OUT of 'Frisco, or hiding until I can SLIP OUT myself; and I've reckoned I might as well give them the trouble and expense of transportation.
RUNverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It's only a question of my being RUN OUT of 'Frisco, or hiding until I can SLIP OUT myself; and I've reckoned I might as well give them the trouble and expense of transportation.
SLIPverbUS /slɪp/
move stealthily
From this reading It's only a question of my being RUN OUT of 'Frisco, or hiding until I can SLIP OUT myself; and I've reckoned I might as well give them the trouble and expense of transportation.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading And if I can put a good thing in your way in doing it--why, it will sort of make things square with you for the fuss I've given you."
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading And if I can put a good thing in your way in doing it--why, it will sort of make things square with you for the fuss I've given you."
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Well, I'll tell you.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It's only a question of my being RUN OUT of 'Frisco, or hiding until I can SLIP OUT myself; and I've reckoned I might as well give them the trouble and expense of transportation.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And if I can put a good thing in your way in doing it--why, it will sort of make things square with you for the fuss I've given you."
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading It's only a question of my being RUN OUT of 'Frisco, or hiding until I can SLIP OUT myself; and I've reckoned I might as well give them the trouble and expense of transportation.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It's only a question of my being RUN OUT of 'Frisco, or hiding until I can SLIP OUT myself; and I've reckoned I might as well give them the trouble and expense of transportation.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And if I can put a good thing in your way in doing it--why, it will sort of make things square with you for the fuss I've given you."
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, I'll tell you.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You're wondering what my little game is, Johnny, ain't you?
wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading And if I can put a good thing in your way in doing it--why, it will sort of make things square with you for the fuss I've given you."
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And if I can put a good thing in your way in doing it--why, it will sort of make things square with you for the fuss I've given you."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading What with being hunted from pillar to post, putting my old pards to no end of trouble, and then slipping up on it whenever I think I've got a sure thing like this,"--he cast an almost affectionate glance at the bed,--"I've come to the conclusion that it's played out, and I might as well hand in my checks.
wonderingadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/
showing curiosity
From this reading "You're wondering what my little game is, Johnny, ain't you?
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You're wondering what my little game is, Johnny, ain't you?
You're
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From this reading "You're wondering what my little game is, Johnny, ain't you?
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And if I can put a good thing in your way in doing it--why, it will sort of make things square with you for the fuss I've given you."
