used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A hundred memories came back to me, glared at me in the illumination of that new fact.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading I recalled that absurd scene on the waters; I heard him say: 'No, seh; Ah cain't affawd to take chances; Ah cain't affawd it.'
affawd
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From this reading I recalled that absurd scene on the waters; I heard him say: 'No, seh; Ah cain't affawd to take chances; Ah cain't affawd it.'
be able to spare or give up
From this reading "Of course he couldn't afford it.
Ah
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From this reading I recalled that absurd scene on the waters; I heard him say: 'No, seh; Ah cain't affawd to take chances; Ah cain't affawd it.'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "A hundred memories came back to me, glared at me in the illumination of that new fact.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "A hundred memories came back to me, glared at me in the illumination of that new fact.
bananasnounUS /bəˈnænəz/
plural of “banana” — any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
From this reading I saw him running down the lane with his bunch of stolen bananas.
completely unclothed
From this reading I remember the _camisa_, the bare feet.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading I saw him running down the lane with his bunch of stolen bananas.
cain't
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From this reading I recalled that absurd scene on the waters; I heard him say: 'No, seh; Ah cain't affawd to take chances; Ah cain't affawd it.'
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "A hundred memories came back to me, glared at me in the illumination of that new fact.
camisa
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From this reading I remember the _camisa_, the bare feet.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I recalled that absurd scene on the waters; I heard him say: 'No, seh; Ah cain't affawd to take chances; Ah cain't affawd it.'
couldn't
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From this reading "Of course he couldn't afford it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course he couldn't afford it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I saw him running down the lane with his bunch of stolen bananas.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "A hundred memories came back to me, glared at me in the illumination of that new fact.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I remember the _camisa_, the bare feet.
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading "A hundred memories came back to me, glared at me in the illumination of that new fact.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Of course he couldn't afford it.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I recalled that absurd scene on the waters; I heard him say: 'No, seh; Ah cain't affawd to take chances; Ah cain't affawd it.'
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I saw him running down the lane with his bunch of stolen bananas.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I saw him running down the lane with his bunch of stolen bananas.
ten 10s
From this reading "A hundred memories came back to me, glared at me in the illumination of that new fact.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remember the _camisa_, the bare feet.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading "A hundred memories came back to me, glared at me in the illumination of that new fact.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "A hundred memories came back to me, glared at me in the illumination of that new fact.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I recalled that absurd scene on the waters; I heard him say: 'No, seh; Ah cain't affawd to take chances; Ah cain't affawd it.'
a narrow way or road
From this reading I saw him running down the lane with his bunch of stolen bananas.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "A hundred memories came back to me, glared at me in the illumination of that new fact.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading "A hundred memories came back to me, glared at me in the illumination of that new fact.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "A hundred memories came back to me, glared at me in the illumination of that new fact.
not any; not one
From this reading I recalled that absurd scene on the waters; I heard him say: 'No, seh; Ah cain't affawd to take chances; Ah cain't affawd it.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A hundred memories came back to me, glared at me in the illumination of that new fact.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I recalled that absurd scene on the waters; I heard him say: 'No, seh; Ah cain't affawd to take chances; Ah cain't affawd it.'
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I recalled that absurd scene on the waters; I heard him say: 'No, seh; Ah cain't affawd to take chances; Ah cain't affawd it.'
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember the _camisa_, the bare feet.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading I saw him running down the lane with his bunch of stolen bananas.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw him running down the lane with his bunch of stolen bananas.
express in words
From this reading I recalled that absurd scene on the waters; I heard him say: 'No, seh; Ah cain't affawd to take chances; Ah cain't affawd it.'
the place where some action occurs
From this reading I recalled that absurd scene on the waters; I heard him say: 'No, seh; Ah cain't affawd to take chances; Ah cain't affawd it.'
seh
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From this reading I recalled that absurd scene on the waters; I heard him say: 'No, seh; Ah cain't affawd to take chances; Ah cain't affawd it.'
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading I saw him running down the lane with his bunch of stolen bananas.
carry out
From this reading I recalled that absurd scene on the waters; I heard him say: 'No, seh; Ah cain't affawd to take chances; Ah cain't affawd it.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "A hundred memories came back to me, glared at me in the illumination of that new fact.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A hundred memories came back to me, glared at me in the illumination of that new fact.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A hundred memories came back to me, glared at me in the illumination of that new fact.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading I recalled that absurd scene on the waters; I heard him say: 'No, seh; Ah cain't affawd to take chances; Ah cain't affawd it.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading I saw him running down the lane with his bunch of stolen bananas.
