Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

(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 “An’ that thar leetle Dave of our’n done made ’em all by trappin’ quails!

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading He opened his eyes and fairly gasped for breath as he thought of it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “An’ that thar leetle Dave of our’n done made ’em all by trappin’ quails!

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading GODFREY VISITS THE CABIN.

rid of obstructions

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

in a convenient manner

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

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From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “An’ that thar leetle Dave of our’n done made ’em all by trappin’ quails!

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “An’ that thar leetle Dave of our’n done made ’em all by trappin’ quails!

a quad with a square body

From this reading “An’ that thar leetle Dave of our’n done made ’em all by trappin’ quails!

United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He opened his eyes and fairly gasped for breath as he thought of it.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading He opened his eyes and fairly gasped for breath as he thought of it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He opened his eyes and fairly gasped for breath as he thought of it.

past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading He opened his eyes and fairly gasped for breath as he thought of it.

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From this reading GODFREY VISITS THE CABIN.

hold firmly

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

plural of “greenback” — a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

ten 10s

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

that cannot be entirely consumed or used up

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “An’ that thar leetle Dave of our’n done made ’em all by trappin’ quails!

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He opened his eyes and fairly gasped for breath as he thought of it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He opened his eyes and fairly gasped for breath as he thought of it.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “An’ that thar leetle Dave of our’n done made ’em all by trappin’ quails!

plural of “quail” — flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised

From this reading “An’ that thar leetle Dave of our’n done made ’em all by trappin’ quails!

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

being four more than sixty

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading GODFREY VISITS THE CABIN.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He opened his eyes and fairly gasped for breath as he thought of it.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “An’ that thar leetle Dave of our’n done made ’em all by trappin’ quails!

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

precisely as stated

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading GODFREY VISITS THE CABIN.

compress into a wad

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His ideas of money, as we know, were not very clear, and he was of the opinion that a roll of greenbacks as large as one could conveniently grasp in his hand, must be utterly inexhaustible.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.

a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

From this reading “MORE’N a hundred and sixty-four dollars, an’ it made a wad as big as that thar!” said Dan Evans, looking at his wrist as he hurried through the woods.