used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Guard did not object, but, when a boot was, after much trouble, partially secured, he took it in his mouth and calmly pulled it off.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
ackburries
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From this reading "Me do dit 'ackburries yite now," reiterated Ralph.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Guard did not object, but, when a boot was, after much trouble, partially secured, he took it in his mouth and calmly pulled it off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Me do det 'em!" exclaimed Ralph, starting up from the floor, where he had been vainly trying to fasten some paper boots on Guard's paws.
blackberriesnounUS /ˈblækberiz/
plural of “blackberry” — large sweet black or very dark purple edible aggregate fruit of any of various bushes of the genus Rubus
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
BLACKBERRYING
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From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
blacksmithnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Guard did not object, but, when a boot was, after much trouble, partially secured, he took it in his mouth and calmly pulled it off.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading "Me do det 'em!" exclaimed Ralph, starting up from the floor, where he had been vainly trying to fasten some paper boots on Guard's paws.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Guard did not object, but, when a boot was, after much trouble, partially secured, he took it in his mouth and calmly pulled it off.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Guard did not object, but, when a boot was, after much trouble, partially secured, he took it in his mouth and calmly pulled it off.
Chillen's
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From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
dere's
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From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
det
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From this reading "Me do det 'em!" exclaimed Ralph, starting up from the floor, where he had been vainly trying to fasten some paper boots on Guard's paws.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Guard did not object, but, when a boot was, after much trouble, partially secured, he took it in his mouth and calmly pulled it off.
ditnoun
the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
From this reading "Me do dit 'ackburries yite now," reiterated Ralph.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Me do det 'em!" exclaimed Ralph, starting up from the floor, where he had been vainly trying to fasten some paper boots on Guard's paws.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "Me do det 'em!" exclaimed Ralph, starting up from the floor, where he had been vainly trying to fasten some paper boots on Guard's paws.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Me do det 'em!" exclaimed Ralph, starting up from the floor, where he had been vainly trying to fasten some paper boots on Guard's paws.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
fastenverbUS /ˈfæsən/
cause to be firmly attached
From this reading "Me do det 'em!" exclaimed Ralph, starting up from the floor, where he had been vainly trying to fasten some paper boots on Guard's paws.
fiel
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From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading "Me do det 'em!" exclaimed Ralph, starting up from the floor, where he had been vainly trying to fasten some paper boots on Guard's paws.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Me do det 'em!" exclaimed Ralph, starting up from the floor, where he had been vainly trying to fasten some paper boots on Guard's paws.
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
assemble or get together
From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Guard did not object, but, when a boot was, after much trouble, partially secured, he took it in his mouth and calmly pulled it off.
Guard'snounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
possessive form of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading "Me do det 'em!" exclaimed Ralph, starting up from the floor, where he had been vainly trying to fasten some paper boots on Guard's paws.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Me do det 'em!" exclaimed Ralph, starting up from the floor, where he had been vainly trying to fasten some paper boots on Guard's paws.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
haven't
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From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Guard did not object, but, when a boot was, after much trouble, partially secured, he took it in his mouth and calmly pulled it off.
Horton's
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From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
I'm
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From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Guard did not object, but, when a boot was, after much trouble, partially secured, he took it in his mouth and calmly pulled it off.
Jessie
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From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
Joe
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From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Me do det 'em!" exclaimed Ralph, starting up from the floor, where he had been vainly trying to fasten some paper boots on Guard's paws.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Guard did not object, but, when a boot was, after much trouble, partially secured, he took it in his mouth and calmly pulled it off.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Guard did not object, but, when a boot was, after much trouble, partially secured, he took it in his mouth and calmly pulled it off.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Guard did not object, but, when a boot was, after much trouble, partially secured, he took it in his mouth and calmly pulled it off.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Me do dit 'ackburries yite now," reiterated Ralph.
obnoun
a major river of western Siberia; flows generally northward and westward to the Gulf of Ob and the Kara Sea
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Guard did not object, but, when a boot was, after much trouble, partially secured, he took it in his mouth and calmly pulled it off.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Guard did not object, but, when a boot was, after much trouble, partially secured, he took it in his mouth and calmly pulled it off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "Me do det 'em!" exclaimed Ralph, starting up from the floor, where he had been vainly trying to fasten some paper boots on Guard's paws.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Guard did not object, but, when a boot was, after much trouble, partially secured, he took it in his mouth and calmly pulled it off.
pawsnounUS /pɔːz/
plural of “paw” — a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped
From this reading "Me do det 'em!" exclaimed Ralph, starting up from the floor, where he had been vainly trying to fasten some paper boots on Guard's paws.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Guard did not object, but, when a boot was, after much trouble, partially secured, he took it in his mouth and calmly pulled it off.
RALPH
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From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
reapernounUS /ˈriːpər/
someone who helps to gather the harvest
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
reiteratedverbUS /riˈɪtəreɪtɪd/
past form of “reiterate” — to say, state, or perform again
From this reading "Me do dit 'ackburries yite now," reiterated Ralph.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
rentsnounUS /rents/
plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Guard did not object, but, when a boot was, after much trouble, partially secured, he took it in his mouth and calmly pulled it off.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
do one's shopping
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Me do det 'em!" exclaimed Ralph, starting up from the floor, where he had been vainly trying to fasten some paper boots on Guard's paws.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
They'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Guard did not object, but, when a boot was, after much trouble, partially secured, he took it in his mouth and calmly pulled it off.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Guard did not object, but, when a boot was, after much trouble, partially secured, he took it in his mouth and calmly pulled it off.
hard to endure
From this reading "Me do det 'em!" exclaimed Ralph, starting up from the floor, where he had been vainly trying to fasten some paper boots on Guard's paws.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading "Me do det 'em!" exclaimed Ralph, starting up from the floor, where he had been vainly trying to fasten some paper boots on Guard's paws.
w'eat
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From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
at the time that
From this reading Guard did not object, but, when a boot was, after much trouble, partially secured, he took it in his mouth and calmly pulled it off.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Me do det 'em!" exclaimed Ralph, starting up from the floor, where he had been vainly trying to fasten some paper boots on Guard's paws.
which person or people
From this reading "They'll have to stay there as far as I'm concerned," returned Jessie, who was busily engaged in sewing up the gaping rents in Mr. Horton's coat; "I haven't time to gather them."
in the company of; together with
From this reading RALPH AND I GO BLACKBERRYING "Chillen's, dere's lots ob blackberries on de hill above de w'eat fiel'," Joe stopped to remark, as he was about starting for the blacksmith shop with the reaper, the next morning.
yite
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From this reading "Me do dit 'ackburries yite now," reiterated Ralph.
