used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like a gallant of old, he trailed his sombrero on the ground.
consider or hold as true
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
ain't
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From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
(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 "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he spoke, Bill bowed low.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Some of the men began to feel sentimental—they were like weather-cocks, responding readily with their susceptible natures to the swaying influence of the moment.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading As he spoke, Bill bowed low.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading As he spoke, Bill bowed low.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
cow-boys
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From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading Hardly knowing what she was doing, Diana sprang to her feet.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Hardly knowing what she was doing, Diana sprang to her feet.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Some of the men began to feel sentimental—they were like weather-cocks, responding readily with their susceptible natures to the swaying influence of the moment.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Hardly knowing what she was doing, Diana sprang to her feet.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Like a gallant of old, he trailed his sombrero on the ground.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Like a gallant of old, he trailed his sombrero on the ground.
only a very short time before
From this reading Hardly knowing what she was doing, Diana sprang to her feet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he spoke, Bill bowed low.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hardly knowing what she was doing, Diana sprang to her feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like a gallant of old, he trailed his sombrero on the ground.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Some of the men began to feel sentimental—they were like weather-cocks, responding readily with their susceptible natures to the swaying influence of the moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
it's
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From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Hardly knowing what she was doing, Diana sprang to her feet.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
loafersnounUS /ˈloʊfərz/
plural of “loafer” — person who does no work
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As he spoke, Bill bowed low.
the force of workers available
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
a particular point in time
From this reading Some of the men began to feel sentimental—they were like weather-cocks, responding readily with their susceptible natures to the swaying influence of the moment.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Some of the men began to feel sentimental—they were like weather-cocks, responding readily with their susceptible natures to the swaying influence of the moment.
Nick'snounUS /nɪks/
possessive form of “nick” — an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
not any; not one
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Like a gallant of old, he trailed his sombrero on the ground.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Like a gallant of old, he trailed his sombrero on the ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Like a gallant of old, he trailed his sombrero on the ground.
without much difficulty
From this reading Some of the men began to feel sentimental—they were like weather-cocks, responding readily with their susceptible natures to the swaying influence of the moment.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
respondingverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪŋ/
-ing form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Some of the men began to feel sentimental—they were like weather-cocks, responding readily with their susceptible natures to the swaying influence of the moment.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading Some of the men began to feel sentimental—they were like weather-cocks, responding readily with their susceptible natures to the swaying influence of the moment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hardly knowing what she was doing, Diana sprang to her feet.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
sombreronounUS /sɑːmˈbreroʊ/
one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis
From this reading Like a gallant of old, he trailed his sombrero on the ground.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the men began to feel sentimental—they were like weather-cocks, responding readily with their susceptible natures to the swaying influence of the moment.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading As he spoke, Bill bowed low.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Hardly knowing what she was doing, Diana sprang to her feet.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading Some of the men began to feel sentimental—they were like weather-cocks, responding readily with their susceptible natures to the swaying influence of the moment.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Some of the men began to feel sentimental—they were like weather-cocks, responding readily with their susceptible natures to the swaying influence of the moment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some of the men began to feel sentimental—they were like weather-cocks, responding readily with their susceptible natures to the swaying influence of the moment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some of the men began to feel sentimental—they were like weather-cocks, responding readily with their susceptible natures to the swaying influence of the moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
trailedverbUS /treɪld/
past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind
From this reading Like a gallant of old, he trailed his sombrero on the ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hardly knowing what she was doing, Diana sprang to her feet.
we'd
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From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
weather-cocks
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From this reading Some of the men began to feel sentimental—they were like weather-cocks, responding readily with their susceptible natures to the swaying influence of the moment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some of the men began to feel sentimental—they were like weather-cocks, responding readily with their susceptible natures to the swaying influence of the moment.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Hardly knowing what she was doing, Diana sprang to her feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some of the men began to feel sentimental—they were like weather-cocks, responding readily with their susceptible natures to the swaying influence of the moment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It ’ain’t got no real substance to it, lady, but it’s the best Nick’s got, and we’d like to have you accept it, jest to show that you know that all Western men ain’t bad men and all cow-boys ain’t loafers."
