used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But though Jimmy could talk, he wasn’t much of a hand to do things.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He wouldn’t hear of no trial, let alone a little idea with a stick of dynamite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could think of nothing better than excommunication and talking _at_ him from the pulpit--a fat lot he’d care for either, would Forrest!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He could think of nothing better than excommunication and talking _at_ him from the pulpit--a fat lot he’d care for either, would Forrest!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed nothing could be done, for without the pastor and the king where would be the use?
(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 He could think of nothing better than excommunication and talking _at_ him from the pulpit--a fat lot he’d care for either, would Forrest!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But though Jimmy could talk, he wasn’t much of a hand to do things.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He could think of nothing better than excommunication and talking _at_ him from the pulpit--a fat lot he’d care for either, would Forrest!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But though Jimmy could talk, he wasn’t much of a hand to do things.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But though Jimmy could talk, he wasn’t much of a hand to do things.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It seemed nothing could be done, for without the pastor and the king where would be the use?
dynamitenounUS /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading He wouldn’t hear of no trial, let alone a little idea with a stick of dynamite.
one or the other of two
From this reading He could think of nothing better than excommunication and talking _at_ him from the pulpit--a fat lot he’d care for either, would Forrest!
excommunicationnounUS /ˌekskəmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the state of being excommunicated
From this reading He could think of nothing better than excommunication and talking _at_ him from the pulpit--a fat lot he’d care for either, would Forrest!
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading He could think of nothing better than excommunication and talking _at_ him from the pulpit--a fat lot he’d care for either, would Forrest!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could think of nothing better than excommunication and talking _at_ him from the pulpit--a fat lot he’d care for either, would Forrest!
Forrest
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From this reading He could think of nothing better than excommunication and talking _at_ him from the pulpit--a fat lot he’d care for either, would Forrest!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He could think of nothing better than excommunication and talking _at_ him from the pulpit--a fat lot he’d care for either, would Forrest!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But though Jimmy could talk, he wasn’t much of a hand to do things.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But though Jimmy could talk, he wasn’t much of a hand to do things.
he'd
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From this reading He could think of nothing better than excommunication and talking _at_ him from the pulpit--a fat lot he’d care for either, would Forrest!
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He wouldn’t hear of no trial, let alone a little idea with a stick of dynamite.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could think of nothing better than excommunication and talking _at_ him from the pulpit--a fat lot he’d care for either, would Forrest!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He wouldn’t hear of no trial, let alone a little idea with a stick of dynamite.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What missionary niggar is?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed nothing could be done, for without the pastor and the king where would be the use?
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading But though Jimmy could talk, he wasn’t much of a hand to do things.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It seemed nothing could be done, for without the pastor and the king where would be the use?
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He wouldn’t hear of no trial, let alone a little idea with a stick of dynamite.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He wouldn’t hear of no trial, let alone a little idea with a stick of dynamite.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading He could think of nothing better than excommunication and talking _at_ him from the pulpit--a fat lot he’d care for either, would Forrest!
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading What missionary niggar is?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But though Jimmy could talk, he wasn’t much of a hand to do things.
niggar
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From this reading What missionary niggar is?
not any; not one
From this reading He wouldn’t hear of no trial, let alone a little idea with a stick of dynamite.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He could think of nothing better than excommunication and talking _at_ him from the pulpit--a fat lot he’d care for either, would Forrest!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But though Jimmy could talk, he wasn’t much of a hand to do things.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading It seemed nothing could be done, for without the pastor and the king where would be the use?
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading He could think of nothing better than excommunication and talking _at_ him from the pulpit--a fat lot he’d care for either, would Forrest!
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed nothing could be done, for without the pastor and the king where would be the use?
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading He wouldn’t hear of no trial, let alone a little idea with a stick of dynamite.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But though Jimmy could talk, he wasn’t much of a hand to do things.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He could think of nothing better than excommunication and talking _at_ him from the pulpit--a fat lot he’d care for either, would Forrest!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He could think of nothing better than excommunication and talking _at_ him from the pulpit--a fat lot he’d care for either, would Forrest!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He could think of nothing better than excommunication and talking _at_ him from the pulpit--a fat lot he’d care for either, would Forrest!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But though Jimmy could talk, he wasn’t much of a hand to do things.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He could think of nothing better than excommunication and talking _at_ him from the pulpit--a fat lot he’d care for either, would Forrest!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though Jimmy could talk, he wasn’t much of a hand to do things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But though Jimmy could talk, he wasn’t much of a hand to do things.
the act of testing something
From this reading He wouldn’t hear of no trial, let alone a little idea with a stick of dynamite.
the act of using
From this reading It seemed nothing could be done, for without the pastor and the king where would be the use?
wasn't
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From this reading But though Jimmy could talk, he wasn’t much of a hand to do things.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What missionary niggar is?
in or at the place that
From this reading It seemed nothing could be done, for without the pastor and the king where would be the use?
in the company of; together with
From this reading He wouldn’t hear of no trial, let alone a little idea with a stick of dynamite.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It seemed nothing could be done, for without the pastor and the king where would be the use?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He could think of nothing better than excommunication and talking _at_ him from the pulpit--a fat lot he’d care for either, would Forrest!
wouldn't
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From this reading He wouldn’t hear of no trial, let alone a little idea with a stick of dynamite.
