used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It's a matter of Torchy being joshed into tacklin' any old proposition that may be batted up, with Mr. Robert standin' by ready to spring the grin.
ain't
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From this reading WHEN HALLAM WAS RUNG UP It ain't often Mr. Robert starts something he can't finish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For in such cases I'm apt to be the one that's handiest, and you know what that means.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It's a matter of Torchy being joshed into tacklin' any old proposition that may be batted up, with Mr. Robert standin' by ready to spring the grin.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading For in such cases I'm apt to be the one that's handiest, and you know what that means.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he does, though, he's shifty at passin' it on.
battedverbUS /ˈbætɪd/
inflected form of “bat” — strike with, or as if with a baseball bat
From this reading It's a matter of Torchy being joshed into tacklin' any old proposition that may be batted up, with Mr. Robert standin' by ready to spring the grin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For in such cases I'm apt to be the one that's handiest, and you know what that means.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It's a matter of Torchy being joshed into tacklin' any old proposition that may be batted up, with Mr. Robert standin' by ready to spring the grin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It's a matter of Torchy being joshed into tacklin' any old proposition that may be batted up, with Mr. Robert standin' by ready to spring the grin.
can't
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From this reading WHEN HALLAM WAS RUNG UP It ain't often Mr. Robert starts something he can't finish.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading For in such cases I'm apt to be the one that's handiest, and you know what that means.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he does, though, he's shifty at passin' it on.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading WHEN HALLAM WAS RUNG UP It ain't often Mr. Robert starts something he can't finish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For in such cases I'm apt to be the one that's handiest, and you know what that means.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading It's a matter of Torchy being joshed into tacklin' any old proposition that may be batted up, with Mr. Robert standin' by ready to spring the grin.
HALLAM
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From this reading WHEN HALLAM WAS RUNG UP It ain't often Mr. Robert starts something he can't finish.
handiestadjectiveUS /ˈhændiəst/
superlative of “handy” — easy to reach
From this reading For in such cases I'm apt to be the one that's handiest, and you know what that means.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN HALLAM WAS RUNG UP It ain't often Mr. Robert starts something he can't finish.
he's
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From this reading When he does, though, he's shifty at passin' it on.
I'll
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From this reading Yes, I'll say he is.
I'm
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From this reading For in such cases I'm apt to be the one that's handiest, and you know what that means.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For in such cases I'm apt to be the one that's handiest, and you know what that means.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It's a matter of Torchy being joshed into tacklin' any old proposition that may be batted up, with Mr. Robert standin' by ready to spring the grin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, I'll say he is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHEN HALLAM WAS RUNG UP It ain't often Mr. Robert starts something he can't finish.
It's
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From this reading It's a matter of Torchy being joshed into tacklin' any old proposition that may be batted up, with Mr. Robert standin' by ready to spring the grin.
joshed
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From this reading It's a matter of Torchy being joshed into tacklin' any old proposition that may be batted up, with Mr. Robert standin' by ready to spring the grin.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For in such cases I'm apt to be the one that's handiest, and you know what that means.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It's a matter of Torchy being joshed into tacklin' any old proposition that may be batted up, with Mr. Robert standin' by ready to spring the grin.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It's a matter of Torchy being joshed into tacklin' any old proposition that may be batted up, with Mr. Robert standin' by ready to spring the grin.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading For in such cases I'm apt to be the one that's handiest, and you know what that means.
a form of address for a man
From this reading WHEN HALLAM WAS RUNG UP It ain't often Mr. Robert starts something he can't finish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It's a matter of Torchy being joshed into tacklin' any old proposition that may be batted up, with Mr. Robert standin' by ready to spring the grin.
many times at short intervals
From this reading WHEN HALLAM WAS RUNG UP It ain't often Mr. Robert starts something he can't finish.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It's a matter of Torchy being joshed into tacklin' any old proposition that may be batted up, with Mr. Robert standin' by ready to spring the grin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he does, though, he's shifty at passin' it on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For in such cases I'm apt to be the one that's handiest, and you know what that means.
passin
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From this reading When he does, though, he's shifty at passin' it on.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading It's a matter of Torchy being joshed into tacklin' any old proposition that may be batted up, with Mr. Robert standin' by ready to spring the grin.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It's a matter of Torchy being joshed into tacklin' any old proposition that may be batted up, with Mr. Robert standin' by ready to spring the grin.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading WHEN HALLAM WAS RUNG UP It ain't often Mr. Robert starts something he can't finish.
RUNGnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading WHEN HALLAM WAS RUNG UP It ain't often Mr. Robert starts something he can't finish.
express in words
From this reading Yes, I'll say he is.
shiftyadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪfti/
characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive
From this reading When he does, though, he's shifty at passin' it on.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading WHEN HALLAM WAS RUNG UP It ain't often Mr. Robert starts something he can't finish.
the season of growth
From this reading It's a matter of Torchy being joshed into tacklin' any old proposition that may be batted up, with Mr. Robert standin' by ready to spring the grin.
standin
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From this reading It's a matter of Torchy being joshed into tacklin' any old proposition that may be batted up, with Mr. Robert standin' by ready to spring the grin.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading WHEN HALLAM WAS RUNG UP It ain't often Mr. Robert starts something he can't finish.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For in such cases I'm apt to be the one that's handiest, and you know what that means.
tacklin
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From this reading It's a matter of Torchy being joshed into tacklin' any old proposition that may be batted up, with Mr. Robert standin' by ready to spring the grin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For in such cases I'm apt to be the one that's handiest, and you know what that means.
that's
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From this reading For in such cases I'm apt to be the one that's handiest, and you know what that means.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For in such cases I'm apt to be the one that's handiest, and you know what that means.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When he does, though, he's shifty at passin' it on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For in such cases I'm apt to be the one that's handiest, and you know what that means.
Torchy
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From this reading It's a matter of Torchy being joshed into tacklin' any old proposition that may be batted up, with Mr. Robert standin' by ready to spring the grin.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WHEN HALLAM WAS RUNG UP It ain't often Mr. Robert starts something he can't finish.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN HALLAM WAS RUNG UP It ain't often Mr. Robert starts something he can't finish.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For in such cases I'm apt to be the one that's handiest, and you know what that means.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN HALLAM WAS RUNG UP It ain't often Mr. Robert starts something he can't finish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It's a matter of Torchy being joshed into tacklin' any old proposition that may be batted up, with Mr. Robert standin' by ready to spring the grin.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, I'll say he is.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading For in such cases I'm apt to be the one that's handiest, and you know what that means.
