(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I haven't been able to find it."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He waited, seemingly for an answer, but Mr. Baxter did not reply, nor did the boys say anything.
react verbally
From this reading He waited, seemingly for an answer, but Mr. Baxter did not reply, nor did the boys say anything.
any thing at all
From this reading He waited, seemingly for an answer, but Mr. Baxter did not reply, nor did the boys say anything.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CALLACK'S CRUEL THREAT "Well," remarked Callack as he eyed his captives, "you hid the gold pretty far down, I guess.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Then why don't you find it?" asked Mr. Baxter.
Baxter
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From this reading He waited, seemingly for an answer, but Mr. Baxter did not reply, nor did the boys say anything.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I haven't been able to find it."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He waited, seemingly for an answer, but Mr. Baxter did not reply, nor did the boys say anything.
placed in a grave
From this reading "Now," went on the rascally white man, "I'm going to make you tell me where you've buried it, for I know you did bury it."
buryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading "Now," went on the rascally white man, "I'm going to make you tell me where you've buried it, for I know you did bury it."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He waited, seemingly for an answer, but Mr. Baxter did not reply, nor did the boys say anything.
Callack
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From this reading CALLACK'S CRUEL THREAT "Well," remarked Callack as he eyed his captives, "you hid the gold pretty far down, I guess.
CALLACK'S
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From this reading CALLACK'S CRUEL THREAT "Well," remarked Callack as he eyed his captives, "you hid the gold pretty far down, I guess.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading CALLACK'S CRUEL THREAT "Well," remarked Callack as he eyed his captives, "you hid the gold pretty far down, I guess.
CRUELadjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading CALLACK'S CRUEL THREAT "Well," remarked Callack as he eyed his captives, "you hid the gold pretty far down, I guess.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He waited, seemingly for an answer, but Mr. Baxter did not reply, nor did the boys say anything.
don't
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From this reading "Then why don't you find it?" asked Mr. Baxter.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CALLACK'S CRUEL THREAT "Well," remarked Callack as he eyed his captives, "you hid the gold pretty far down, I guess.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading CALLACK'S CRUEL THREAT "Well," remarked Callack as he eyed his captives, "you hid the gold pretty far down, I guess.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading CALLACK'S CRUEL THREAT "Well," remarked Callack as he eyed his captives, "you hid the gold pretty far down, I guess.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I haven't been able to find it."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He waited, seemingly for an answer, but Mr. Baxter did not reply, nor did the boys say anything.
the act of departing
From this reading "Now," went on the rascally white man, "I'm going to make you tell me where you've buried it, for I know you did bury it."
coins made of gold
From this reading CALLACK'S CRUEL THREAT "Well," remarked Callack as he eyed his captives, "you hid the gold pretty far down, I guess.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading CALLACK'S CRUEL THREAT "Well," remarked Callack as he eyed his captives, "you hid the gold pretty far down, I guess.
haven't
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From this reading I haven't been able to find it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CALLACK'S CRUEL THREAT "Well," remarked Callack as he eyed his captives, "you hid the gold pretty far down, I guess.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading CALLACK'S CRUEL THREAT "Well," remarked Callack as he eyed his captives, "you hid the gold pretty far down, I guess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CALLACK'S CRUEL THREAT "Well," remarked Callack as he eyed his captives, "you hid the gold pretty far down, I guess.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CALLACK'S CRUEL THREAT "Well," remarked Callack as he eyed his captives, "you hid the gold pretty far down, I guess.
I'm
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From this reading "Now," went on the rascally white man, "I'm going to make you tell me where you've buried it, for I know you did bury it."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I haven't been able to find it."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Now," went on the rascally white man, "I'm going to make you tell me where you've buried it, for I know you did bury it."
engage in
From this reading "Now," went on the rascally white man, "I'm going to make you tell me where you've buried it, for I know you did bury it."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Now," went on the rascally white man, "I'm going to make you tell me where you've buried it, for I know you did bury it."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Now," went on the rascally white man, "I'm going to make you tell me where you've buried it, for I know you did bury it."
a form of address for a man
From this reading He waited, seemingly for an answer, but Mr. Baxter did not reply, nor did the boys say anything.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He waited, seemingly for an answer, but Mr. Baxter did not reply, nor did the boys say anything.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He waited, seemingly for an answer, but Mr. Baxter did not reply, nor did the boys say anything.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now," went on the rascally white man, "I'm going to make you tell me where you've buried it, for I know you did bury it."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Now," went on the rascally white man, "I'm going to make you tell me where you've buried it, for I know you did bury it."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading CALLACK'S CRUEL THREAT "Well," remarked Callack as he eyed his captives, "you hid the gold pretty far down, I guess.
rascallyadjective
playful in an appealingly bold way
From this reading "Now," went on the rascally white man, "I'm going to make you tell me where you've buried it, for I know you did bury it."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading CALLACK'S CRUEL THREAT "Well," remarked Callack as he eyed his captives, "you hid the gold pretty far down, I guess.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading He waited, seemingly for an answer, but Mr. Baxter did not reply, nor did the boys say anything.
express in words
From this reading He waited, seemingly for an answer, but Mr. Baxter did not reply, nor did the boys say anything.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading He waited, seemingly for an answer, but Mr. Baxter did not reply, nor did the boys say anything.
express in words
From this reading "Now," went on the rascally white man, "I'm going to make you tell me where you've buried it, for I know you did bury it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CALLACK'S CRUEL THREAT "Well," remarked Callack as he eyed his captives, "you hid the gold pretty far down, I guess.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then why don't you find it?" asked Mr. Baxter.
THREATnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading CALLACK'S CRUEL THREAT "Well," remarked Callack as he eyed his captives, "you hid the gold pretty far down, I guess.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I haven't been able to find it."
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He waited, seemingly for an answer, but Mr. Baxter did not reply, nor did the boys say anything.
(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 CALLACK'S CRUEL THREAT "Well," remarked Callack as he eyed his captives, "you hid the gold pretty far down, I guess.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Now," went on the rascally white man, "I'm going to make you tell me where you've buried it, for I know you did bury it."
in or at the place that
From this reading "Now," went on the rascally white man, "I'm going to make you tell me where you've buried it, for I know you did bury it."
a Caucasian
From this reading "Now," went on the rascally white man, "I'm going to make you tell me where you've buried it, for I know you did bury it."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Then why don't you find it?" asked Mr. Baxter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CALLACK'S CRUEL THREAT "Well," remarked Callack as he eyed his captives, "you hid the gold pretty far down, I guess.
you've
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From this reading "Now," went on the rascally white man, "I'm going to make you tell me where you've buried it, for I know you did bury it."
