used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kelsey was inclined to be a little superior, and did not shake hands with Joe.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Kelsey had just appointed Jack Ralston to act as his deputy, and was showing him where everything was in the office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kelsey had just appointed Jack Ralston to act as his deputy, and was showing him where everything was in the office.
anythin
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From this reading “Haven’t figured anythin’ yet, Jack.
subject to appointment
From this reading Kelsey had just appointed Jack Ralston to act as his deputy, and was showing him where everything was in the office.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kelsey had just appointed Jack Ralston to act as his deputy, and was showing him where everything was in the office.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What do yuh figure on doin’, Joe?” asked Ralston.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Kelsey was inclined to be a little superior, and did not shake hands with Joe.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading Kelsey had just appointed Jack Ralston to act as his deputy, and was showing him where everything was in the office.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Kelsey was inclined to be a little superior, and did not shake hands with Joe.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do yuh figure on doin’, Joe?” asked Ralston.
doin
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From this reading “What do yuh figure on doin’, Joe?” asked Ralston.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The following morning Joe moved his few effects from the sheriff’s office.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Kelsey had just appointed Jack Ralston to act as his deputy, and was showing him where everything was in the office.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The following morning Joe moved his few effects from the sheriff’s office.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading “What do yuh figure on doin’, Joe?” asked Ralston.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading “Haven’t figured anythin’ yet, Jack.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following morning Joe moved his few effects from the sheriff’s office.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following morning Joe moved his few effects from the sheriff’s office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kelsey had just appointed Jack Ralston to act as his deputy, and was showing him where everything was in the office.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Kelsey was inclined to be a little superior, and did not shake hands with Joe.
Haven't
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From this reading “Haven’t figured anythin’ yet, Jack.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kelsey had just appointed Jack Ralston to act as his deputy, and was showing him where everything was in the office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The following morning Joe moved his few effects from the sheriff’s office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kelsey had just appointed Jack Ralston to act as his deputy, and was showing him where everything was in the office.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Kelsey was inclined to be a little superior, and did not shake hands with Joe.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Kelsey had just appointed Jack Ralston to act as his deputy, and was showing him where everything was in the office.
Joe
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From this reading The following morning Joe moved his few effects from the sheriff’s office.
and nothing more
From this reading Kelsey had just appointed Jack Ralston to act as his deputy, and was showing him where everything was in the office.
Kelsey
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From this reading Kelsey had just appointed Jack Ralston to act as his deputy, and was showing him where everything was in the office.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Kelsey was inclined to be a little superior, and did not shake hands with Joe.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The following morning Joe moved his few effects from the sheriff’s office.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The following morning Joe moved his few effects from the sheriff’s office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Kelsey was inclined to be a little superior, and did not shake hands with Joe.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The following morning Joe moved his few effects from the sheriff’s office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “What do yuh figure on doin’, Joe?” asked Ralston.
Ralston
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From this reading Kelsey had just appointed Jack Ralston to act as his deputy, and was showing him where everything was in the office.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Kelsey was inclined to be a little superior, and did not shake hands with Joe.
sheriff'snounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading The following morning Joe moved his few effects from the sheriff’s office.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Kelsey had just appointed Jack Ralston to act as his deputy, and was showing him where everything was in the office.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Kelsey was inclined to be a little superior, and did not shake hands with Joe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following morning Joe moved his few effects from the sheriff’s office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kelsey had just appointed Jack Ralston to act as his deputy, and was showing him where everything was in the office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kelsey had just appointed Jack Ralston to act as his deputy, and was showing him where everything was in the office.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do yuh figure on doin’, Joe?” asked Ralston.
in or at the place that
From this reading Kelsey had just appointed Jack Ralston to act as his deputy, and was showing him where everything was in the office.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kelsey was inclined to be a little superior, and did not shake hands with Joe.
but in spite of that
From this reading “Haven’t figured anythin’ yet, Jack.
yuh
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From this reading “What do yuh figure on doin’, Joe?” asked Ralston.
