used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And my poor Olive," groaned the physician.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "If it were not for her I could face death without a tremor."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "If it were not for her I could face death without a tremor."
ef
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
at any time
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "If it were not for her I could face death without a tremor."
finishin
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From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If it were not for her I could face death without a tremor."
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "And my poor Olive," groaned the physician.
hain't
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From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "If it were not for her I could face death without a tremor."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If it were not for her I could face death without a tremor."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If it were not for her I could face death without a tremor."
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "That hain't 'tall likely," was the reply.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And my poor Olive," groaned the physician.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If it were not for her I could face death without a tremor."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading "And my poor Olive," groaned the physician.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "And my poor Olive," groaned the physician.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "And my poor Olive," groaned the physician.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "That hain't 'tall likely," was the reply.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
in the near future
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
suddint
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading "That hain't 'tall likely," was the reply.
express in words
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
TESTnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That hain't 'tall likely," was the reply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
tremornounUS /ˈtremər/
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading "If it were not for her I could face death without a tremor."
Wal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "Wal," was the characteristic exclamation of the scout, though in a low, cautious whisper, as soon as they were alone, "ef this hain't er finishin' er trail about as suddint as any thin' I ever heard tell on."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "If it were not for her I could face death without a tremor."
