used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
a-workin
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From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wood-sawin' and me has been enemies ever since I became a tourist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His eyes twinkled as he saw Peter's face fall.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Wood-sawin' and me has been enemies ever since I became a tourist.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Wood-sawin' and me has been enemies ever since I became a tourist.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading I guess I'll have to go--” “I bet you would!” said Peter.
Booge
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From this reading “Yes,” said Booge, “I'll have to go--up to that farmer's and saw wood.”
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Wood-sawin' and me has been enemies ever since I became a tourist.
at any time
From this reading Wood-sawin' and me has been enemies ever since I became a tourist.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes twinkled as he saw Peter's face fall.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His eyes twinkled as he saw Peter's face fall.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading His eyes twinkled as he saw Peter's face fall.
farmer'snounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading “Yes,” said Booge, “I'll have to go--up to that farmer's and saw wood.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I guess I'll have to go--” “I bet you would!” said Peter.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I guess I'll have to go--” “I bet you would!” said Peter.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wood-sawin' and me has been enemies ever since I became a tourist.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I guess I'll have to go--” “I bet you would!” said Peter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eyes twinkled as he saw Peter's face fall.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
I'll
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From this reading I guess I'll have to go--” “I bet you would!” said Peter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wood-sawin' and me has been enemies ever since I became a tourist.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading I guess I'll have to go--” “I bet you would!” said Peter.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading His eyes twinkled as he saw Peter's face fall.
on the contrary
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
cut with a saw
From this reading “Yes,” said Booge, “I'll have to go--up to that farmer's and saw wood.”
express in words
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Wood-sawin' and me has been enemies ever since I became a tourist.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
thunderboltnounUS /ˈθʌndərbɔːlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I guess I'll have to go--” “I bet you would!” said Peter.
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading Wood-sawin' and me has been enemies ever since I became a tourist.
twinkledverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəld/
past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading His eyes twinkled as he saw Peter's face fall.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Yes,” said Booge, “I'll have to go--up to that farmer's and saw wood.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
won't
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From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading “Yes,” said Booge, “I'll have to go--up to that farmer's and saw wood.”
Wood-sawin
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From this reading Wood-sawin' and me has been enemies ever since I became a tourist.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I guess I'll have to go--” “I bet you would!” said Peter.
wouldn't
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From this reading “The man that says he wouldn't rather find a silver dollar in the road than earn five dollars a-workin', is like that man that got killed with a thunderbolt for careless conversation,” he said cheerfully, “so I won't say it.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” said Booge, “I'll have to go--up to that farmer's and saw wood.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I guess I'll have to go--” “I bet you would!” said Peter.
