Abner
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From this reading "I know it, Zeb," Abner agreed, "an’ that’s what’s worryin’ me.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "I know it, Zeb," Abner agreed, "an’ that’s what’s worryin’ me.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The morning was hot, and Jerry jogged leisurely along.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I know it, Zeb," Abner agreed, "an’ that’s what’s worryin’ me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This feeling of depression increased as Abner and Zeb drove into town the next day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This feeling of depression increased as Abner and Zeb drove into town the next day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It’s not of meself I’m thinking but of them dependin’ on me."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The latter was going to stand by his neighbor, and do what he could to help him by his presence, if in no other way.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The latter was going to stand by his neighbor, and do what he could to help him by his presence, if in no other way.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This feeling of depression increased as Abner and Zeb drove into town the next day.
dependin
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From this reading It’s not of meself I’m thinking but of them dependin’ on me."
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading This feeling of depression increased as Abner and Zeb drove into town the next day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The latter was going to stand by his neighbor, and do what he could to help him by his presence, if in no other way.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading This feeling of depression increased as Abner and Zeb drove into town the next day.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading This feeling of depression increased as Abner and Zeb drove into town the next day.
the act of departing
From this reading The latter was going to stand by his neighbor, and do what he could to help him by his presence, if in no other way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter was going to stand by his neighbor, and do what he could to help him by his presence, if in no other way.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The latter was going to stand by his neighbor, and do what he could to help him by his presence, if in no other way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The latter was going to stand by his neighbor, and do what he could to help him by his presence, if in no other way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter was going to stand by his neighbor, and do what he could to help him by his presence, if in no other way.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The morning was hot, and Jerry jogged leisurely along.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know it, Zeb," Abner agreed, "an’ that’s what’s worryin’ me.
I'm
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From this reading It’s not of meself I’m thinking but of them dependin’ on me."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The latter was going to stand by his neighbor, and do what he could to help him by his presence, if in no other way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The latter was going to stand by his neighbor, and do what he could to help him by his presence, if in no other way.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading This feeling of depression increased as Abner and Zeb drove into town the next day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This feeling of depression increased as Abner and Zeb drove into town the next day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I know it, Zeb," Abner agreed, "an’ that’s what’s worryin’ me.
It's
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From this reading It’s not of meself I’m thinking but of them dependin’ on me."
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading The morning was hot, and Jerry jogged leisurely along.
joggedverbUS /dʒɑːɡd/
inflected form of “jog” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading The morning was hot, and Jerry jogged leisurely along.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know it, Zeb," Abner agreed, "an’ that’s what’s worryin’ me.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter was going to stand by his neighbor, and do what he could to help him by his presence, if in no other way.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading The morning was hot, and Jerry jogged leisurely along.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I know it, Zeb," Abner agreed, "an’ that’s what’s worryin’ me.
meself
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From this reading It’s not of meself I’m thinking but of them dependin’ on me."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning was hot, and Jerry jogged leisurely along.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The latter was going to stand by his neighbor, and do what he could to help him by his presence, if in no other way.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading This feeling of depression increased as Abner and Zeb drove into town the next day.
not any; not one
From this reading The latter was going to stand by his neighbor, and do what he could to help him by his presence, if in no other way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It’s not of meself I’m thinking but of them dependin’ on me."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It’s not of meself I’m thinking but of them dependin’ on me."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It’s not of meself I’m thinking but of them dependin’ on me."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The latter was going to stand by his neighbor, and do what he could to help him by his presence, if in no other way.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The latter was going to stand by his neighbor, and do what he could to help him by his presence, if in no other way.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The latter was going to stand by his neighbor, and do what he could to help him by his presence, if in no other way.
that's
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From this reading "I know it, Zeb," Abner agreed, "an’ that’s what’s worryin’ me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This feeling of depression increased as Abner and Zeb drove into town the next day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It’s not of meself I’m thinking but of them dependin’ on me."
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It’s not of meself I’m thinking but of them dependin’ on me."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This feeling of depression increased as Abner and Zeb drove into town the next day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latter was going to stand by his neighbor, and do what he could to help him by his presence, if in no other way.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading This feeling of depression increased as Abner and Zeb drove into town the next day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter was going to stand by his neighbor, and do what he could to help him by his presence, if in no other way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The latter was going to stand by his neighbor, and do what he could to help him by his presence, if in no other way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The latter was going to stand by his neighbor, and do what he could to help him by his presence, if in no other way.
what's
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From this reading "I know it, Zeb," Abner agreed, "an’ that’s what’s worryin’ me.
worryin
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From this reading "I know it, Zeb," Abner agreed, "an’ that’s what’s worryin’ me.
Zeb
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From this reading "I know it, Zeb," Abner agreed, "an’ that’s what’s worryin’ me.
