afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading You’re old enough an’ ugly enough to look after yerself.”
(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 “Stop here all night, if you want to—and freeze to death!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You’re old enough an’ ugly enough to look after yerself.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Stop here all night, if you want to—and freeze to death!
Andy
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From this reading “We’re going, anyhow,” said Young Dan, upon seeing that the fellow had not suffered seriously by Andy Mace’s method of persuasion.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading “We’re going, anyhow,” said Young Dan, upon seeing that the fellow had not suffered seriously by Andy Mace’s method of persuasion.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading THE ONE-EYED INJUN The partners aroused Jim Conley, who grumbled savagely at being disturbed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ONE-EYED INJUN The partners aroused Jim Conley, who grumbled savagely at being disturbed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE ONE-EYED INJUN The partners aroused Jim Conley, who grumbled savagely at being disturbed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “We’re going, anyhow,” said Young Dan, upon seeing that the fellow had not suffered seriously by Andy Mace’s method of persuasion.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Conley sat up at that and violently demanded immediate information concerning his whereabouts.
Conley
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From this reading THE ONE-EYED INJUN The partners aroused Jim Conley, who grumbled savagely at being disturbed.
Dan
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From this reading “We’re going, anyhow,” said Young Dan, upon seeing that the fellow had not suffered seriously by Andy Mace’s method of persuasion.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “Stop here all night, if you want to—and freeze to death!
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Conley sat up at that and violently demanded immediate information concerning his whereabouts.
having the place or position changed
From this reading THE ONE-EYED INJUN The partners aroused Jim Conley, who grumbled savagely at being disturbed.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading You’re old enough an’ ugly enough to look after yerself.”
a boy or man
From this reading “We’re going, anyhow,” said Young Dan, upon seeing that the fellow had not suffered seriously by Andy Mace’s method of persuasion.
freezeverbUS /friːz/
stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading “Stop here all night, if you want to—and freeze to death!
the act of departing
From this reading “We’re going, anyhow,” said Young Dan, upon seeing that the fellow had not suffered seriously by Andy Mace’s method of persuasion.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading THE ONE-EYED INJUN The partners aroused Jim Conley, who grumbled savagely at being disturbed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “We’re going, anyhow,” said Young Dan, upon seeing that the fellow had not suffered seriously by Andy Mace’s method of persuasion.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Stop here all night, if you want to—and freeze to death!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Conley sat up at that and violently demanded immediate information concerning his whereabouts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Stop here all night, if you want to—and freeze to death!
of the present time and place
From this reading Conley sat up at that and violently demanded immediate information concerning his whereabouts.
a message received and understood
From this reading Conley sat up at that and violently demanded immediate information concerning his whereabouts.
INJUNnoun
(slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading THE ONE-EYED INJUN The partners aroused Jim Conley, who grumbled savagely at being disturbed.
Jim
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From this reading THE ONE-EYED INJUN The partners aroused Jim Conley, who grumbled savagely at being disturbed.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading You’re old enough an’ ugly enough to look after yerself.”
Mace's
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From this reading “We’re going, anyhow,” said Young Dan, upon seeing that the fellow had not suffered seriously by Andy Mace’s method of persuasion.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading “We’re going, anyhow,” said Young Dan, upon seeing that the fellow had not suffered seriously by Andy Mace’s method of persuasion.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Stop here all night, if you want to—and freeze to death!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “We’re going, anyhow,” said Young Dan, upon seeing that the fellow had not suffered seriously by Andy Mace’s method of persuasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “We’re going, anyhow,” said Young Dan, upon seeing that the fellow had not suffered seriously by Andy Mace’s method of persuasion.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading You’re old enough an’ ugly enough to look after yerself.”
ONE-EYEDadjectiveUS /ˌwʌˈnaɪd/
having or showing only one eye
From this reading THE ONE-EYED INJUN The partners aroused Jim Conley, who grumbled savagely at being disturbed.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading THE ONE-EYED INJUN The partners aroused Jim Conley, who grumbled savagely at being disturbed.
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading “We’re going, anyhow,” said Young Dan, upon seeing that the fellow had not suffered seriously by Andy Mace’s method of persuasion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We’re going, anyhow,” said Young Dan, upon seeing that the fellow had not suffered seriously by Andy Mace’s method of persuasion.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Conley sat up at that and violently demanded immediate information concerning his whereabouts.
savagelyadverbUS /ˈsævɪdʒli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading THE ONE-EYED INJUN The partners aroused Jim Conley, who grumbled savagely at being disturbed.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading “We’re going, anyhow,” said Young Dan, upon seeing that the fellow had not suffered seriously by Andy Mace’s method of persuasion.
in a serious manner
From this reading “We’re going, anyhow,” said Young Dan, upon seeing that the fellow had not suffered seriously by Andy Mace’s method of persuasion.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “Stop here all night, if you want to—and freeze to death!
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading “We’re going, anyhow,” said Young Dan, upon seeing that the fellow had not suffered seriously by Andy Mace’s method of persuasion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “We’re going, anyhow,” said Young Dan, upon seeing that the fellow had not suffered seriously by Andy Mace’s method of persuasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ONE-EYED INJUN The partners aroused Jim Conley, who grumbled savagely at being disturbed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Stop here all night, if you want to—and freeze to death!
displeasing to the senses
From this reading You’re old enough an’ ugly enough to look after yerself.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Conley sat up at that and violently demanded immediate information concerning his whereabouts.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “We’re going, anyhow,” said Young Dan, upon seeing that the fellow had not suffered seriously by Andy Mace’s method of persuasion.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading Conley sat up at that and violently demanded immediate information concerning his whereabouts.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Stop here all night, if you want to—and freeze to death!
We're
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From this reading “We’re going, anyhow,” said Young Dan, upon seeing that the fellow had not suffered seriously by Andy Mace’s method of persuasion.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading Conley sat up at that and violently demanded immediate information concerning his whereabouts.
which person or people
From this reading THE ONE-EYED INJUN The partners aroused Jim Conley, who grumbled savagely at being disturbed.
yerself
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From this reading You’re old enough an’ ugly enough to look after yerself.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Stop here all night, if you want to—and freeze to death!
You're
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From this reading You’re old enough an’ ugly enough to look after yerself.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “We’re going, anyhow,” said Young Dan, upon seeing that the fellow had not suffered seriously by Andy Mace’s method of persuasion.
