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From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What's the harm?" replied Dennis O'Hara as he stopped a moment and looked all about him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What's the harm?" replied Dennis O'Hara as he stopped a moment and looked all about him.
(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 "What's the harm?" replied Dennis O'Hara as he stopped a moment and looked all about him.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE IRISHMAN AND HIS PIG "You're too noisy, Dennis."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are no Johnnies around here."
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "There are no Johnnies around here."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What's the harm?" replied Dennis O'Hara as he stopped a moment and looked all about him.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
Dennis
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From this reading THE IRISHMAN AND HIS PIG "You're too noisy, Dennis."
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
don't
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From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
one or the other of two
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading "What's the harm?" replied Dennis O'Hara as he stopped a moment and looked all about him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What's the harm?" replied Dennis O'Hara as he stopped a moment and looked all about him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "There are no Johnnies around here."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What's the harm?" replied Dennis O'Hara as he stopped a moment and looked all about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE IRISHMAN AND HIS PIG "You're too noisy, Dennis."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
IRISHMANnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading THE IRISHMAN AND HIS PIG "You're too noisy, Dennis."
Johnnies
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From this reading "There are no Johnnies around here."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "What's the harm?" replied Dennis O'Hara as he stopped a moment and looked all about him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
McClellan
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From this reading Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
a particular point in time
From this reading "What's the harm?" replied Dennis O'Hara as he stopped a moment and looked all about him.
not any; not one
From this reading "There are no Johnnies around here."
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading THE IRISHMAN AND HIS PIG "You're too noisy, Dennis."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
O'HaranounUS /oʊˈherə/
United States writer (1905-1970)
From this reading "What's the harm?" replied Dennis O'Hara as he stopped a moment and looked all about him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
PIGnounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading THE IRISHMAN AND HIS PIG "You're too noisy, Dennis."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "What's the harm?" replied Dennis O'Hara as he stopped a moment and looked all about him.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
sharpshootersnounUS /ˈʃɑːrpʃuːtərz/
plural of “sharpshooter” — an athlete noted for accurate aim
From this reading Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "What's the harm?" replied Dennis O'Hara as he stopped a moment and looked all about him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE IRISHMAN AND HIS PIG "You're too noisy, Dennis."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There are no Johnnies around here."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE IRISHMAN AND HIS PIG "You're too noisy, Dennis."
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
(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 Both were clad in the uniform of the Union army, and the manner in which they carried their rifles gave evidence of the fact that both young soldiers were well known in the army of General McClellan for their skill as sharpshooters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
What's
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From this reading "What's the harm?" replied Dennis O'Hara as he stopped a moment and looked all about him.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
You're
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From this reading THE IRISHMAN AND HIS PIG "You're too noisy, Dennis."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "You don't know whether there are or not," retorted Noel Curtis sharply, as he too glanced in either direction along the dusty road over which the two young soldiers were tramping that September day in 1862.
