used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Why, negroes who, instead of hiring themselves out or renting land, have simply squatted on the island, cultivating little patches, and living by hunting and fishing.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Negro squatters," answered Ned; "I didn't think there were any on Bee Island."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Negro squatters," answered Ned; "I didn't think there were any on Bee Island."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Who in the world can Charley's 'savages' be, Ned?" asked Jack, when the story was finished.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Who in the world can Charley's 'savages' be, Ned?" asked Jack, when the story was finished.
BeenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading "Negro squatters," answered Ned; "I didn't think there were any on Bee Island."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "What do you mean by negro squatters?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Who in the world can Charley's 'savages' be, Ned?" asked Jack, when the story was finished.
Charley's
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From this reading "Who in the world can Charley's 'savages' be, Ned?" asked Jack, when the story was finished.
cultivatingverbUS /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “cultivate” — foster the growth of
From this reading "Why, negroes who, instead of hiring themselves out or renting land, have simply squatted on the island, cultivating little patches, and living by hunting and fishing.
didn't
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From this reading "Negro squatters," answered Ned; "I didn't think there were any on Bee Island."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you mean by negro squatters?"
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "Who in the world can Charley's 'savages' be, Ned?" asked Jack, when the story was finished.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading "Why, negroes who, instead of hiring themselves out or renting land, have simply squatted on the island, cultivating little patches, and living by hunting and fishing.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading ON GUARD.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Why, negroes who, instead of hiring themselves out or renting land, have simply squatted on the island, cultivating little patches, and living by hunting and fishing.
hiringverbUS /ˈhaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “hire” — engage or hire for work
From this reading "Why, negroes who, instead of hiring themselves out or renting land, have simply squatted on the island, cultivating little patches, and living by hunting and fishing.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading "Why, negroes who, instead of hiring themselves out or renting land, have simply squatted on the island, cultivating little patches, and living by hunting and fishing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Negro squatters," answered Ned; "I didn't think there were any on Bee Island."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Who in the world can Charley's 'savages' be, Ned?" asked Jack, when the story was finished.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "Why, negroes who, instead of hiring themselves out or renting land, have simply squatted on the island, cultivating little patches, and living by hunting and fishing.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "Negro squatters," answered Ned; "I didn't think there were any on Bee Island."
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Who in the world can Charley's 'savages' be, Ned?" asked Jack, when the story was finished.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "Why, negroes who, instead of hiring themselves out or renting land, have simply squatted on the island, cultivating little patches, and living by hunting and fishing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Why, negroes who, instead of hiring themselves out or renting land, have simply squatted on the island, cultivating little patches, and living by hunting and fishing.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading "Why, negroes who, instead of hiring themselves out or renting land, have simply squatted on the island, cultivating little patches, and living by hunting and fishing.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What do you mean by negro squatters?"
Ned
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From this reading "Who in the world can Charley's 'savages' be, Ned?" asked Jack, when the story was finished.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading "Negro squatters," answered Ned; "I didn't think there were any on Bee Island."
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading "Why, negroes who, instead of hiring themselves out or renting land, have simply squatted on the island, cultivating little patches, and living by hunting and fishing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Why, negroes who, instead of hiring themselves out or renting land, have simply squatted on the island, cultivating little patches, and living by hunting and fishing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON GUARD.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Why, negroes who, instead of hiring themselves out or renting land, have simply squatted on the island, cultivating little patches, and living by hunting and fishing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Why, negroes who, instead of hiring themselves out or renting land, have simply squatted on the island, cultivating little patches, and living by hunting and fishing.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading "Why, negroes who, instead of hiring themselves out or renting land, have simply squatted on the island, cultivating little patches, and living by hunting and fishing.
rentingnounUS /ˈrentɪŋ/
the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car)
From this reading "Why, negroes who, instead of hiring themselves out or renting land, have simply squatted on the island, cultivating little patches, and living by hunting and fishing.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading "Who in the world can Charley's 'savages' be, Ned?" asked Jack, when the story was finished.
and nothing more
From this reading "Why, negroes who, instead of hiring themselves out or renting land, have simply squatted on the island, cultivating little patches, and living by hunting and fishing.
squatted
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From this reading "Why, negroes who, instead of hiring themselves out or renting land, have simply squatted on the island, cultivating little patches, and living by hunting and fishing.
squattersnounUS /ˈskwɑːtərz/
plural of “squatter” — someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading "Negro squatters," answered Ned; "I didn't think there were any on Bee Island."
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 "Who in the world can Charley's 'savages' be, Ned?" asked Jack, when the story was finished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Who in the world can Charley's 'savages' be, Ned?" asked Jack, when the story was finished.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "Why, negroes who, instead of hiring themselves out or renting land, have simply squatted on the island, cultivating little patches, and living by hunting and fishing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Negro squatters," answered Ned; "I didn't think there were any on Bee Island."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Negro squatters," answered Ned; "I didn't think there were any on Bee Island."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who in the world can Charley's 'savages' be, Ned?" asked Jack, when the story was finished.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Negro squatters," answered Ned; "I didn't think there were any on Bee Island."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you mean by negro squatters?"
at the time that
From this reading "Who in the world can Charley's 'savages' be, Ned?" asked Jack, when the story was finished.
which person or people
From this reading "Who in the world can Charley's 'savages' be, Ned?" asked Jack, when the story was finished.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, negroes who, instead of hiring themselves out or renting land, have simply squatted on the island, cultivating little patches, and living by hunting and fishing.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Who in the world can Charley's 'savages' be, Ned?" asked Jack, when the story was finished.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you mean by negro squatters?"
