used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
ain't
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From this reading "Ther ain't nothin' to argue," sententiously answered Tom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And what do you argue from that, Tom?" inquired I.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Ther ain't nothin' to argue," sententiously answered Tom.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
ApachenounUS /əˈpætʃi/
any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
From this reading "No other red-skinned varmint but a devilish Apache, ever wore that moccasin."
Apache'snounUS /əˈpætʃiz/
possessive form of “apache” — any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading "And what do you argue from that, Tom?" inquired I.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No other red-skinned varmint but a devilish Apache, ever wore that moccasin."
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
intentionally conceived
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
devilishadjectiveUS /ˈdevlɪʃ/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading "No other red-skinned varmint but a devilish Apache, ever wore that moccasin."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "And what do you argue from that, Tom?" inquired I.
at any time
From this reading "No other red-skinned varmint but a devilish Apache, ever wore that moccasin."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "'Tis, for sartin," said Tom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "And what do you argue from that, Tom?" inquired I.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "And what do you argue from that, Tom?" inquired I.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
isn't
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From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
moccasinnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪn/
soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
not any; not one
From this reading "No other red-skinned varmint but a devilish Apache, ever wore that moccasin."
nothin
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From this reading "Ther ain't nothin' to argue," sententiously answered Tom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "No other red-skinned varmint but a devilish Apache, ever wore that moccasin."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
red-skinned
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From this reading "No other red-skinned varmint but a devilish Apache, ever wore that moccasin."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
sartin
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From this reading "'Tis, for sartin," said Tom.
sententiouslyadverb
in a pithy sententious manner
From this reading "Ther ain't nothin' to argue," sententiously answered Tom.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
express in speech
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
Ther
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From this reading "Ther ain't nothin' to argue," sententiously answered Tom.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "'Tis, for sartin," said Tom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
male cat
From this reading "'Tis, for sartin," said Tom.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
varmintnounUS /ˈvɑːrmɪnt/
an irritating or obnoxious person
From this reading "No other red-skinned varmint but a devilish Apache, ever wore that moccasin."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as I dared trust myself to speak, I said, in a tone of voice that I was conscious must betray my anxiety to hear my own opinion condemned,-- "This is an Apache's moccasin, isn't it?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what do you argue from that, Tom?" inquired I.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading "No other red-skinned varmint but a devilish Apache, ever wore that moccasin."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And what do you argue from that, Tom?" inquired I.
