the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “If it’s that kind of an opinion——” muttered the farmer, turning red under the coat of tan on his face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Maybe you have,” chuckled the farmer, “but——” “You’re quite right,” Jane McCarthy taunted.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading “Maybe you have,” chuckled the farmer, “but——” “You’re quite right,” Jane McCarthy taunted.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading “If it’s that kind of an opinion——” muttered the farmer, turning red under the coat of tan on his face.
complimentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪd/
past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading “You wouldn’t feel highly complimented if I were to express that opinion!”
CrazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading “I’ve my own opinion of you!” flared Crazy Jane.
Elting
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From this reading The farmer pocketed the money that Miss Elting handed him.
give expression to
From this reading “You wouldn’t feel highly complimented if I were to express that opinion!”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “If it’s that kind of an opinion——” muttered the farmer, turning red under the coat of tan on his face.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading The farmer pocketed the money that Miss Elting handed him.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “You wouldn’t feel highly complimented if I were to express that opinion!”
flaredverbUS /flerd/
past form of “flare” — burn brightly
From this reading “I’ve my own opinion of you!” flared Crazy Jane.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading The farmer pocketed the money that Miss Elting handed him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Maybe you have,” chuckled the farmer, “but——” “You’re quite right,” Jane McCarthy taunted.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading “You wouldn’t feel highly complimented if I were to express that opinion!”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The farmer pocketed the money that Miss Elting handed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “If it’s that kind of an opinion——” muttered the farmer, turning red under the coat of tan on his face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You wouldn’t feel highly complimented if I were to express that opinion!”
I've
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From this reading “I’ve my own opinion of you!” flared Crazy Jane.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “You wouldn’t feel highly complimented if I were to express that opinion!”
it's
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From this reading “If it’s that kind of an opinion——” muttered the farmer, turning red under the coat of tan on his face.
Jane
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From this reading “I’ve my own opinion of you!” flared Crazy Jane.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “If it’s that kind of an opinion——” muttered the farmer, turning red under the coat of tan on his face.
by chance
From this reading “Maybe you have,” chuckled the farmer, “but——” “You’re quite right,” Jane McCarthy taunted.
McCarthynounUS /məˈkɑːrθi/
United States satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989)
From this reading “Maybe you have,” chuckled the farmer, “but——” “You’re quite right,” Jane McCarthy taunted.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The farmer pocketed the money that Miss Elting handed him.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The farmer pocketed the money that Miss Elting handed him.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “If it’s that kind of an opinion——” muttered the farmer, turning red under the coat of tan on his face.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I’ve my own opinion of you!” flared Crazy Jane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I’ve my own opinion of you!” flared Crazy Jane.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “If it’s that kind of an opinion——” muttered the farmer, turning red under the coat of tan on his face.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading “I’ve my own opinion of you!” flared Crazy Jane.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “I’ve my own opinion of you!” flared Crazy Jane.
pocketedverbUS /ˈpɑːkətɪd/
past form of “pocket” — put in one's pocket
From this reading The farmer pocketed the money that Miss Elting handed him.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Maybe you have,” chuckled the farmer, “but——” “You’re quite right,” Jane McCarthy taunted.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “If it’s that kind of an opinion——” muttered the farmer, turning red under the coat of tan on his face.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Maybe you have,” chuckled the farmer, “but——” “You’re quite right,” Jane McCarthy taunted.
tannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading “If it’s that kind of an opinion——” muttered the farmer, turning red under the coat of tan on his face.
tauntedverbUS /ˈtɔːntɪd/
past form of “taunt” — harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading “Maybe you have,” chuckled the farmer, “but——” “You’re quite right,” Jane McCarthy taunted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The farmer pocketed the money that Miss Elting handed him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The farmer pocketed the money that Miss Elting handed him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You wouldn’t feel highly complimented if I were to express that opinion!”
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “If it’s that kind of an opinion——” muttered the farmer, turning red under the coat of tan on his face.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “If it’s that kind of an opinion——” muttered the farmer, turning red under the coat of tan on his face.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You wouldn’t feel highly complimented if I were to express that opinion!”
wouldn't
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From this reading “You wouldn’t feel highly complimented if I were to express that opinion!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ve my own opinion of you!” flared Crazy Jane.
You're
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From this reading “Maybe you have,” chuckled the farmer, “but——” “You’re quite right,” Jane McCarthy taunted.
