used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You impose a difficult task on me, Peter."
ain't
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From this reading "Ob course I do, Geo'giana, but as your life--an' p'r'aps mine, but dat ain't much--depends on it, you'll see de needcessity."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "It am dis.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Ob course I do, Geo'giana, but as your life--an' p'r'aps mine, but dat ain't much--depends on it, you'll see de needcessity."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Ob course I do, Geo'giana, but as your life--an' p'r'aps mine, but dat ain't much--depends on it, you'll see de needcessity."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Ob course I do, Geo'giana, but as your life--an' p'r'aps mine, but dat ain't much--depends on it, you'll see de needcessity."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "I will certainly try--for your sake as well as my own," returned Hester fervently.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Ob course I do, Geo'giana, but as your life--an' p'r'aps mine, but dat ain't much--depends on it, you'll see de needcessity."
a digital tape recording of sound
From this reading Dat you will neber look surprised, nor speak surprised, no matter howeber much you may _feel_ surprised."
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "Ob course I do, Geo'giana, but as your life--an' p'r'aps mine, but dat ain't much--depends on it, you'll see de needcessity."
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading "Ob course I do, Geo'giana, but as your life--an' p'r'aps mine, but dat ain't much--depends on it, you'll see de needcessity."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "You impose a difficult task on me, Peter."
disnounUS /dɪs/
(Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades
From this reading "It am dis.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Ob course I do, Geo'giana, but as your life--an' p'r'aps mine, but dat ain't much--depends on it, you'll see de needcessity."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Dat you will neber look surprised, nor speak surprised, no matter howeber much you may _feel_ surprised."
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading "I will certainly try--for your sake as well as my own," returned Hester fervently.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I will certainly try--for your sake as well as my own," returned Hester fervently.
Geo'giana
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From this reading "Ob course I do, Geo'giana, but as your life--an' p'r'aps mine, but dat ain't much--depends on it, you'll see de needcessity."
Hester
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From this reading "I will certainly try--for your sake as well as my own," returned Hester fervently.
howeber
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From this reading Dat you will neber look surprised, nor speak surprised, no matter howeber much you may _feel_ surprised."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ob course I do, Geo'giana, but as your life--an' p'r'aps mine, but dat ain't much--depends on it, you'll see de needcessity."
imposeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/
compel to behave in a certain way
From this reading "You impose a difficult task on me, Peter."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It am dis.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Ob course I do, Geo'giana, but as your life--an' p'r'aps mine, but dat ain't much--depends on it, you'll see de needcessity."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dat you will neber look surprised, nor speak surprised, no matter howeber much you may _feel_ surprised."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Dat you will neber look surprised, nor speak surprised, no matter howeber much you may _feel_ surprised."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Dat you will neber look surprised, nor speak surprised, no matter howeber much you may _feel_ surprised."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You impose a difficult task on me, Peter."
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Ob course I do, Geo'giana, but as your life--an' p'r'aps mine, but dat ain't much--depends on it, you'll see de needcessity."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Dat you will neber look surprised, nor speak surprised, no matter howeber much you may _feel_ surprised."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I will certainly try--for your sake as well as my own," returned Hester fervently.
neber
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From this reading Dat you will neber look surprised, nor speak surprised, no matter howeber much you may _feel_ surprised."
needcessity
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From this reading "Ob course I do, Geo'giana, but as your life--an' p'r'aps mine, but dat ain't much--depends on it, you'll see de needcessity."
not any; not one
From this reading Dat you will neber look surprised, nor speak surprised, no matter howeber much you may _feel_ surprised."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Dat you will neber look surprised, nor speak surprised, no matter howeber much you may _feel_ surprised."
Obnoun
a major river of western Siberia; flows generally northward and westward to the Gulf of Ob and the Kara Sea
From this reading "Ob course I do, Geo'giana, but as your life--an' p'r'aps mine, but dat ain't much--depends on it, you'll see de needcessity."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You impose a difficult task on me, Peter."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "I will certainly try--for your sake as well as my own," returned Hester fervently.
p'r'aps
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From this reading "Ob course I do, Geo'giana, but as your life--an' p'r'aps mine, but dat ain't much--depends on it, you'll see de needcessity."
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "You impose a difficult task on me, Peter."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I will certainly try--for your sake as well as my own," returned Hester fervently.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading "I will certainly try--for your sake as well as my own," returned Hester fervently.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Ob course I do, Geo'giana, but as your life--an' p'r'aps mine, but dat ain't much--depends on it, you'll see de needcessity."
express in speech
From this reading Dat you will neber look surprised, nor speak surprised, no matter howeber much you may _feel_ surprised."
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Dat you will neber look surprised, nor speak surprised, no matter howeber much you may _feel_ surprised."
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "You impose a difficult task on me, Peter."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "I will certainly try--for your sake as well as my own," returned Hester fervently.
(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 "I will certainly try--for your sake as well as my own," returned Hester fervently.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Dat you will neber look surprised, nor speak surprised, no matter howeber much you may _feel_ surprised."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dat you will neber look surprised, nor speak surprised, no matter howeber much you may _feel_ surprised."
you'll
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From this reading "Ob course I do, Geo'giana, but as your life--an' p'r'aps mine, but dat ain't much--depends on it, you'll see de needcessity."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ob course I do, Geo'giana, but as your life--an' p'r'aps mine, but dat ain't much--depends on it, you'll see de needcessity."
