used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “No question about it, Perk; I could feel the pull right along; still, there wasn’t a thing to do but let the old crate take the reins in her teeth.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “And strikes me the air’s got some chilly,” added the other; “I own up I’m shivering to beat the band right now.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Same here,” echoed Jack, still more or less tired after his energetic battle with the unleashed elements.
air'snounUS /erz/
possessive form of “air” — a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “And strikes me the air’s got some chilly,” added the other; “I own up I’m shivering to beat the band right now.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “No question about it, Perk; I could feel the pull right along; still, there wasn’t a thing to do but let the old crate take the reins in her teeth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading “And strikes me the air’s got some chilly,” added the other; “I own up I’m shivering to beat the band right now.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading “Same here,” echoed Jack, still more or less tired after his energetic battle with the unleashed elements.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading “And strikes me the air’s got some chilly,” added the other; “I own up I’m shivering to beat the band right now.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “No question about it, Perk; I could feel the pull right along; still, there wasn’t a thing to do but let the old crate take the reins in her teeth.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading “And strikes me the air’s got some chilly,” added the other; “I own up I’m shivering to beat the band right now.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “No question about it, Perk; I could feel the pull right along; still, there wasn’t a thing to do but let the old crate take the reins in her teeth.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
cratenounUS /kreɪt/
a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
From this reading “No question about it, Perk; I could feel the pull right along; still, there wasn’t a thing to do but let the old crate take the reins in her teeth.
d'ye
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From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “No question about it, Perk; I could feel the pull right along; still, there wasn’t a thing to do but let the old crate take the reins in her teeth.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading “Same here,” echoed Jack, still more or less tired after his energetic battle with the unleashed elements.
eh
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From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading “Same here,” echoed Jack, still more or less tired after his energetic battle with the unleashed elements.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading “Same here,” echoed Jack, still more or less tired after his energetic battle with the unleashed elements.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “No question about it, Perk; I could feel the pull right along; still, there wasn’t a thing to do but let the old crate take the reins in her teeth.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
figger
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From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
firmamentnoun
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “And strikes me the air’s got some chilly,” added the other; “I own up I’m shivering to beat the band right now.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “No question about it, Perk; I could feel the pull right along; still, there wasn’t a thing to do but let the old crate take the reins in her teeth.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Same here,” echoed Jack, still more or less tired after his energetic battle with the unleashed elements.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
hoss
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From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
I'm
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “No question about it, Perk; I could feel the pull right along; still, there wasn’t a thing to do but let the old crate take the reins in her teeth.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Same here,” echoed Jack, still more or less tired after his energetic battle with the unleashed elements.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading “Same here,” echoed Jack, still more or less tired after his energetic battle with the unleashed elements.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “No question about it, Perk; I could feel the pull right along; still, there wasn’t a thing to do but let the old crate take the reins in her teeth.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “And strikes me the air’s got some chilly,” added the other; “I own up I’m shivering to beat the band right now.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Same here,” echoed Jack, still more or less tired after his energetic battle with the unleashed elements.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
not any; not one
From this reading “No question about it, Perk; I could feel the pull right along; still, there wasn’t a thing to do but let the old crate take the reins in her teeth.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “And strikes me the air’s got some chilly,” added the other; “I own up I’m shivering to beat the band right now.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Same here,” echoed Jack, still more or less tired after his energetic battle with the unleashed elements.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “And strikes me the air’s got some chilly,” added the other; “I own up I’m shivering to beat the band right now.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “And strikes me the air’s got some chilly,” added the other; “I own up I’m shivering to beat the band right now.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading “No question about it, Perk; I could feel the pull right along; still, there wasn’t a thing to do but let the old crate take the reins in her teeth.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “No question about it, Perk; I could feel the pull right along; still, there wasn’t a thing to do but let the old crate take the reins in her teeth.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading “No question about it, Perk; I could feel the pull right along; still, there wasn’t a thing to do but let the old crate take the reins in her teeth.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “And strikes me the air’s got some chilly,” added the other; “I own up I’m shivering to beat the band right now.
uttered with a trill
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “Same here,” echoed Jack, still more or less tired after his energetic battle with the unleashed elements.
SHACKnounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading “And strikes me the air’s got some chilly,” added the other; “I own up I’m shivering to beat the band right now.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “And strikes me the air’s got some chilly,” added the other; “I own up I’m shivering to beat the band right now.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
not in physical motion
From this reading “Same here,” echoed Jack, still more or less tired after his energetic battle with the unleashed elements.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading “And strikes me the air’s got some chilly,” added the other; “I own up I’m shivering to beat the band right now.
carry out
From this reading “No question about it, Perk; I could feel the pull right along; still, there wasn’t a thing to do but let the old crate take the reins in her teeth.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading “No question about it, Perk; I could feel the pull right along; still, there wasn’t a thing to do but let the old crate take the reins in her teeth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
that's
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From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “No question about it, Perk; I could feel the pull right along; still, there wasn’t a thing to do but let the old crate take the reins in her teeth.
a special situation
From this reading “No question about it, Perk; I could feel the pull right along; still, there wasn’t a thing to do but let the old crate take the reins in her teeth.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “Same here,” echoed Jack, still more or less tired after his energetic battle with the unleashed elements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “And strikes me the air’s got some chilly,” added the other; “I own up I’m shivering to beat the band right now.
unleashedverbUS /ənˈliːʃt/
past form of “unleash” — release or vent
From this reading “Same here,” echoed Jack, still more or less tired after his energetic battle with the unleashed elements.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
voicedadjectiveUS /vɔɪst/
produced with vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
wasn't
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From this reading “No question about it, Perk; I could feel the pull right along; still, there wasn’t a thing to do but let the old crate take the reins in her teeth.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
(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 THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
at the time that
From this reading THE DESERTED SHACK “Well, that’s somehow I guess over, and I’m mighty glad,” was the way Perk voiced his feelings, when the clouds were rolling away, and the heavenly host of stars backed up the moon in lighting up the firmament.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Where d’ye figger we might be, partner—must a lost our course in all that kettle o’ rain an’ wind, an’ drifted far to the south, eh, what, old hoss?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Same here,” echoed Jack, still more or less tired after his energetic battle with the unleashed elements.
