used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You and Brad been taking a mud bath, Mr. Beaudry?" asked one of the Lazy Double D riders.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading "You and Brad been taking a mud bath, Mr. Beaudry?" asked one of the Lazy Double D riders.
Beaudry
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From this reading "You and Brad been taking a mud bath, Mr. Beaudry?" asked one of the Lazy Double D riders.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "You and Brad been taking a mud bath, Mr. Beaudry?" asked one of the Lazy Double D riders.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading "Come over here, son, and tell me who you traded yore boots to."
BradnounUS /bræd/
a small nail
From this reading "You and Brad been taking a mud bath, Mr. Beaudry?" asked one of the Lazy Double D riders.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
coffee-pot
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From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come over here, son, and tell me who you traded yore boots to."
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Dave listened, an indifferent manner covering a quick interest.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading "You and Brad been taking a mud bath, Mr. Beaudry?" asked one of the Lazy Double D riders.
Dave
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From this reading Dave listened, an indifferent manner covering a quick interest.
Dingwell
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From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
increase twofold
From this reading "You and Brad been taking a mud bath, Mr. Beaudry?" asked one of the Lazy Double D riders.
EvensnounUS /ˈiːvənz/
plural of “even” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Come over here, son, and tell me who you traded yore boots to."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Roy told them, with reservations, the story of the past twenty-four hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Dave listened, an indifferent manner covering a quick interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Dave listened, an indifferent manner covering a quick interest.
LazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading "You and Brad been taking a mud bath, Mr. Beaudry?" asked one of the Lazy Double D riders.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Dave listened, an indifferent manner covering a quick interest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Dave listened, an indifferent manner covering a quick interest.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Come over here, son, and tell me who you traded yore boots to."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You and Brad been taking a mud bath, Mr. Beaudry?" asked one of the Lazy Double D riders.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading "You and Brad been taking a mud bath, Mr. Beaudry?" asked one of the Lazy Double D riders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You and Brad been taking a mud bath, Mr. Beaudry?" asked one of the Lazy Double D riders.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Come over here, son, and tell me who you traded yore boots to."
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Roy told them, with reservations, the story of the past twenty-four hours.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Dave listened, an indifferent manner covering a quick interest.
reservationsnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “reservation” — a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading Roy told them, with reservations, the story of the past twenty-four hours.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading "You and Brad been taking a mud bath, Mr. Beaudry?" asked one of the Lazy Double D riders.
Roy
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From this reading Roy told them, with reservations, the story of the past twenty-four hours.
Ryan
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From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
a male human offspring
From this reading "Come over here, son, and tell me who you traded yore boots to."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Roy told them, with reservations, the story of the past twenty-four hours.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "You and Brad been taking a mud bath, Mr. Beaudry?" asked one of the Lazy Double D riders.
express in words
From this reading "Come over here, son, and tell me who you traded yore boots to."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Roy told them, with reservations, the story of the past twenty-four hours.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading Pat Ryan Evens an Old Score Dingwell, the coffee-pot in one hand and a tin cup in the other, hailed his partner cheerfully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Come over here, son, and tell me who you traded yore boots to."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Roy told them, with reservations, the story of the past twenty-four hours.
tradedverbUS /ˈtreɪdɪd/
past form of “trade” — engage in the trade of
From this reading "Come over here, son, and tell me who you traded yore boots to."
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading Roy told them, with reservations, the story of the past twenty-four hours.
which person or people
From this reading "Come over here, son, and tell me who you traded yore boots to."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Roy told them, with reservations, the story of the past twenty-four hours.
yorenounUS /jɔːr/
time long past
From this reading "Come over here, son, and tell me who you traded yore boots to."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Come over here, son, and tell me who you traded yore boots to."
