used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Av yees give me a hand, byes, it's mesilf will thry to sthand up, and say how well I can walk."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Willingly each of the lads took hold of an arm, and assisted him to gain an upright position; but, when Pat started bravely to walk, he made a sorry mess of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Av yees give me a hand, byes, it's mesilf will thry to sthand up, and say how well I can walk."
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Willingly each of the lads took hold of an arm, and assisted him to gain an upright position; but, when Pat started bravely to walk, he made a sorry mess of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Willingly each of the lads took hold of an arm, and assisted him to gain an upright position; but, when Pat started bravely to walk, he made a sorry mess of it.
AvnounUS /ˌeɪˈviː/
the eleventh month of the civil year; the fifth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in July and August)
From this reading "Av yees give me a hand, byes, it's mesilf will thry to sthand up, and say how well I can walk."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was a game fellow, however, and would not be dismayed.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Willingly each of the lads took hold of an arm, and assisted him to gain an upright position; but, when Pat started bravely to walk, he made a sorry mess of it.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Willingly each of the lads took hold of an arm, and assisted him to gain an upright position; but, when Pat started bravely to walk, he made a sorry mess of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "It is that same, by the token," grumbled Pat.
byes
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From this reading "Av yees give me a hand, byes, it's mesilf will thry to sthand up, and say how well I can walk."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Av yees give me a hand, byes, it's mesilf will thry to sthand up, and say how well I can walk."
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading He was a game fellow, however, and would not be dismayed.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Willingly each of the lads took hold of an arm, and assisted him to gain an upright position; but, when Pat started bravely to walk, he made a sorry mess of it.
a boy or man
From this reading He was a game fellow, however, and would not be dismayed.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
obtain
From this reading Willingly each of the lads took hold of an arm, and assisted him to gain an upright position; but, when Pat started bravely to walk, he made a sorry mess of it.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He was a game fellow, however, and would not be dismayed.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Av yees give me a hand, byes, it's mesilf will thry to sthand up, and say how well I can walk."
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "It is that same, by the token," grumbled Pat.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Av yees give me a hand, byes, it's mesilf will thry to sthand up, and say how well I can walk."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Willingly each of the lads took hold of an arm, and assisted him to gain an upright position; but, when Pat started bravely to walk, he made a sorry mess of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Willingly each of the lads took hold of an arm, and assisted him to gain an upright position; but, when Pat started bravely to walk, he made a sorry mess of it.
how
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From this reading "Av yees give me a hand, byes, it's mesilf will thry to sthand up, and say how well I can walk."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was a game fellow, however, and would not be dismayed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is that same, by the token," grumbled Pat.
it's
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From this reading "Av yees give me a hand, byes, it's mesilf will thry to sthand up, and say how well I can walk."
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Willingly each of the lads took hold of an arm, and assisted him to gain an upright position; but, when Pat started bravely to walk, he made a sorry mess of it.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Willingly each of the lads took hold of an arm, and assisted him to gain an upright position; but, when Pat started bravely to walk, he made a sorry mess of it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Av yees give me a hand, byes, it's mesilf will thry to sthand up, and say how well I can walk."
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
mesilf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Av yees give me a hand, byes, it's mesilf will thry to sthand up, and say how well I can walk."
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading Willingly each of the lads took hold of an arm, and assisted him to gain an upright position; but, when Pat started bravely to walk, he made a sorry mess of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was a game fellow, however, and would not be dismayed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading "It is that same, by the token," grumbled Pat.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Willingly each of the lads took hold of an arm, and assisted him to gain an upright position; but, when Pat started bravely to walk, he made a sorry mess of it.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "It is that same, by the token," grumbled Pat.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
express in words
From this reading "Av yees give me a hand, byes, it's mesilf will thry to sthand up, and say how well I can walk."
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Willingly each of the lads took hold of an arm, and assisted him to gain an upright position; but, when Pat started bravely to walk, he made a sorry mess of it.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Willingly each of the lads took hold of an arm, and assisted him to gain an upright position; but, when Pat started bravely to walk, he made a sorry mess of it.
sthand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Av yees give me a hand, byes, it's mesilf will thry to sthand up, and say how well I can walk."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is that same, by the token," grumbled Pat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
thry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Av yees give me a hand, byes, it's mesilf will thry to sthand up, and say how well I can walk."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading "It is that same, by the token," grumbled Pat.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Willingly each of the lads took hold of an arm, and assisted him to gain an upright position; but, when Pat started bravely to walk, he made a sorry mess of it.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Av yees give me a hand, byes, it's mesilf will thry to sthand up, and say how well I can walk."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading Willingly each of the lads took hold of an arm, and assisted him to gain an upright position; but, when Pat started bravely to walk, he made a sorry mess of it.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "Av yees give me a hand, byes, it's mesilf will thry to sthand up, and say how well I can walk."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a game fellow, however, and would not be dismayed.
(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 "Av yees give me a hand, byes, it's mesilf will thry to sthand up, and say how well I can walk."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
at the time that
From this reading Willingly each of the lads took hold of an arm, and assisted him to gain an upright position; but, when Pat started bravely to walk, he made a sorry mess of it.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE FIGURES AGAINST THE SKY "THIS is what I call hard luck," remarked Sandy, as he dropped his bundle of deer meat close to where the trapper sat upon the ground, rubbing his ankle.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Av yees give me a hand, byes, it's mesilf will thry to sthand up, and say how well I can walk."
WillinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Willingly each of the lads took hold of an arm, and assisted him to gain an upright position; but, when Pat started bravely to walk, he made a sorry mess of it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was a game fellow, however, and would not be dismayed.
yees
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From this reading "Av yees give me a hand, byes, it's mesilf will thry to sthand up, and say how well I can walk."
