used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well," remarked his brother, "I would like a chance to get ashore and stretch my legs, just as much as you do.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading "Well," remarked his brother, "I would like a chance to get ashore and stretch my legs, just as much as you do.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Why, when you took in that slippery mudcat, and we had it for dinner, it tasted better to me."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Well," remarked his brother, "I would like a chance to get ashore and stretch my legs, just as much as you do.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fish is pretty good, but a fellow gets tired of it as a regular thing, and I don't think that is the finest kind of fish either, that we get.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Well," remarked his brother, "I would like a chance to get ashore and stretch my legs, just as much as you do.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Why, when you took in that slippery mudcat, and we had it for dinner, it tasted better to me."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well," remarked his brother, "I would like a chance to get ashore and stretch my legs, just as much as you do.
don't
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From this reading Fish is pretty good, but a fellow gets tired of it as a regular thing, and I don't think that is the finest kind of fish either, that we get.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
one or the other of two
From this reading Fish is pretty good, but a fellow gets tired of it as a regular thing, and I don't think that is the finest kind of fish either, that we get.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
a boy or man
From this reading Fish is pretty good, but a fellow gets tired of it as a regular thing, and I don't think that is the finest kind of fish either, that we get.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Fish is pretty good, but a fellow gets tired of it as a regular thing, and I don't think that is the finest kind of fish either, that we get.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Fish is pretty good, but a fellow gets tired of it as a regular thing, and I don't think that is the finest kind of fish either, that we get.
flatboatnounUS /ˈflætboʊt/
a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Well," remarked his brother, "I would like a chance to get ashore and stretch my legs, just as much as you do.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading Fish is pretty good, but a fellow gets tired of it as a regular thing, and I don't think that is the finest kind of fish either, that we get.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Fish is pretty good, but a fellow gets tired of it as a regular thing, and I don't think that is the finest kind of fish either, that we get.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Why, when you took in that slippery mudcat, and we had it for dinner, it tasted better to me."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And I hope he says yes, when you ask him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And I hope he says yes, when you ask him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well," remarked his brother, "I would like a chance to get ashore and stretch my legs, just as much as you do.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading And I hope he says yes, when you ask him.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Why, when you took in that slippery mudcat, and we had it for dinner, it tasted better to me."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fish is pretty good, but a fellow gets tired of it as a regular thing, and I don't think that is the finest kind of fish either, that we get.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fish is pretty good, but a fellow gets tired of it as a regular thing, and I don't think that is the finest kind of fish either, that we get.
and nothing more
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Fish is pretty good, but a fellow gets tired of it as a regular thing, and I don't think that is the finest kind of fish either, that we get.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
staying power
From this reading "Well," remarked his brother, "I would like a chance to get ashore and stretch my legs, just as much as you do.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Well," remarked his brother, "I would like a chance to get ashore and stretch my legs, just as much as you do.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Why, when you took in that slippery mudcat, and we had it for dinner, it tasted better to me."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Well," remarked his brother, "I would like a chance to get ashore and stretch my legs, just as much as you do.
mudcatnoun
flesh of scaleless food fish of the southern United States; often farmed
From this reading Why, when you took in that slippery mudcat, and we had it for dinner, it tasted better to me."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Well," remarked his brother, "I would like a chance to get ashore and stretch my legs, just as much as you do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fish is pretty good, but a fellow gets tired of it as a regular thing, and I don't think that is the finest kind of fish either, that we get.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Fish is pretty good, but a fellow gets tired of it as a regular thing, and I don't think that is the finest kind of fish either, that we get.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Fish is pretty good, but a fellow gets tired of it as a regular thing, and I don't think that is the finest kind of fish either, that we get.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Well," remarked his brother, "I would like a chance to get ashore and stretch my legs, just as much as you do.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading And I hope he says yes, when you ask him.
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading Why, when you took in that slippery mudcat, and we had it for dinner, it tasted better to me."
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading "Well," remarked his brother, "I would like a chance to get ashore and stretch my legs, just as much as you do.
carry out
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading Why, when you took in that slippery mudcat, and we had it for dinner, it tasted better to me."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fish is pretty good, but a fellow gets tired of it as a regular thing, and I don't think that is the finest kind of fish either, that we get.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
a special situation
From this reading Fish is pretty good, but a fellow gets tired of it as a regular thing, and I don't think that is the finest kind of fish either, that we get.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Fish is pretty good, but a fellow gets tired of it as a regular thing, and I don't think that is the finest kind of fish either, that we get.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Fish is pretty good, but a fellow gets tired of it as a regular thing, and I don't think that is the finest kind of fish either, that we get.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Why, when you took in that slippery mudcat, and we had it for dinner, it tasted better to me."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
precisely as stated
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
(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 "Well," remarked his brother, "I would like a chance to get ashore and stretch my legs, just as much as you do.
at the time that
From this reading And I hope he says yes, when you ask him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, when you took in that slippery mudcat, and we had it for dinner, it tasted better to me."
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A HUNT FOR FRESH MEAT "I FEEL just wild for fresh meat, and I mean to ask father if we can take a little hunt this very afternoon," said Sandy, two days later, while the flatboat was speeding quite merrily down the current.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Well," remarked his brother, "I would like a chance to get ashore and stretch my legs, just as much as you do.
an affirmative
From this reading And I hope he says yes, when you ask him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well," remarked his brother, "I would like a chance to get ashore and stretch my legs, just as much as you do.
