used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But thar's heaps of them pore fam'lies over thar thet hain't got feed fer a ridin' critter noways."
AchingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Unless they suspicions ye, 'most any man'll contrive ter take ye in an' enjoy ye somehow," his counselors had pointed out.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Unless they suspicions ye, 'most any man'll contrive ter take ye in an' enjoy ye somehow," his counselors had pointed out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
for the reason that
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But thar's heaps of them pore fam'lies over thar thet hain't got feed fer a ridin' critter noways."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
CedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
contriveverbUS /kənˈtraɪv/
make or work out a plan for; devise
From this reading "Unless they suspicions ye, 'most any man'll contrive ter take ye in an' enjoy ye somehow," his counselors had pointed out.
counselorsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsələrz/
plural of “counselor” — someone who gives advice about problems
From this reading "Unless they suspicions ye, 'most any man'll contrive ter take ye in an' enjoy ye somehow," his counselors had pointed out.
crawlsnounUS /krɔːlz/
plural of “crawl” — a very slow movement
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
critternounUS /ˈkrɪtər/
a regional term for “creature” (especially for domestic animals)
From this reading "But thar's heaps of them pore fam'lies over thar thet hain't got feed fer a ridin' critter noways."
travel across or pass over
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
crossingsnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋz/
plural of “crossing” — traveling across
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Unless they suspicions ye, 'most any man'll contrive ter take ye in an' enjoy ye somehow," his counselors had pointed out.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
fam'lies
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From this reading "But thar's heaps of them pore fam'lies over thar thet hain't got feed fer a ridin' critter noways."
provide as food
From this reading "But thar's heaps of them pore fam'lies over thar thet hain't got feed fer a ridin' critter noways."
fer
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From this reading "But thar's heaps of them pore fam'lies over thar thet hain't got feed fer a ridin' critter noways."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "But thar's heaps of them pore fam'lies over thar thet hain't got feed fer a ridin' critter noways."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jerry Henderson had lost his way.
hain't
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From this reading "But thar's heaps of them pore fam'lies over thar thet hain't got feed fer a ridin' critter noways."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading "But thar's heaps of them pore fam'lies over thar thet hain't got feed fer a ridin' critter noways."
Henderson
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From this reading Jerry Henderson had lost his way.
herringbonenoun
a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jerry Henderson had lost his way.
ten 10s
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
impliesverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Unless they suspicions ye, 'most any man'll contrive ter take ye in an' enjoy ye somehow," his counselors had pointed out.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry Henderson had lost his way.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Jerry Henderson had lost his way.
man'll
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From this reading "Unless they suspicions ye, 'most any man'll contrive ter take ye in an' enjoy ye somehow," his counselors had pointed out.
MarlinnounUS /ˈmɑːrlən/
large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
mendaciouslyadverb
in a mendacious and untruthful manner
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Unless they suspicions ye, 'most any man'll contrive ter take ye in an' enjoy ye somehow," his counselors had pointed out.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
noways
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From this reading "But thar's heaps of them pore fam'lies over thar thet hain't got feed fer a ridin' critter noways."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But thar's heaps of them pore fam'lies over thar thet hain't got feed fer a ridin' critter noways."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Unless they suspicions ye, 'most any man'll contrive ter take ye in an' enjoy ye somehow," his counselors had pointed out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "But thar's heaps of them pore fam'lies over thar thet hain't got feed fer a ridin' critter noways."
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
having a point
From this reading "Unless they suspicions ye, 'most any man'll contrive ter take ye in an' enjoy ye somehow," his counselors had pointed out.
porenounUS /pɔːr/
any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas)
From this reading "But thar's heaps of them pore fam'lies over thar thet hain't got feed fer a ridin' critter noways."
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
ridin
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From this reading "But thar's heaps of them pore fam'lies over thar thet hain't got feed fer a ridin' critter noways."
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading "Unless they suspicions ye, 'most any man'll contrive ter take ye in an' enjoy ye somehow," his counselors had pointed out.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading "Unless they suspicions ye, 'most any man'll contrive ter take ye in an' enjoy ye somehow," his counselors had pointed out.
carry out
From this reading "Unless they suspicions ye, 'most any man'll contrive ter take ye in an' enjoy ye somehow," his counselors had pointed out.
ter
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From this reading "Unless they suspicions ye, 'most any man'll contrive ter take ye in an' enjoy ye somehow," his counselors had pointed out.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
thar
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From this reading "But thar's heaps of them pore fam'lies over thar thet hain't got feed fer a ridin' critter noways."
thar's
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From this reading "But thar's heaps of them pore fam'lies over thar thet hain't got feed fer a ridin' critter noways."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "But thar's heaps of them pore fam'lies over thar thet hain't got feed fer a ridin' critter noways."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
thet
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From this reading "But thar's heaps of them pore fam'lies over thar thet hain't got feed fer a ridin' critter noways."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Unless they suspicions ye, 'most any man'll contrive ter take ye in an' enjoy ye somehow," his counselors had pointed out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Aching muscles protested the extra miles because back there at Marlin Town he had been advised to cross Cedar Mountain on foot.
except if; if not
From this reading "Unless they suspicions ye, 'most any man'll contrive ter take ye in an' enjoy ye somehow," his counselors had pointed out.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Jerry Henderson had lost his way.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Unless they suspicions ye, 'most any man'll contrive ter take ye in an' enjoy ye somehow," his counselors had pointed out.
zig-zagadjectiveUS /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/
having short sharp turns or angles
From this reading Now Cedar Mountain is not, as its name mendaciously implies, a single peak but a chain that crawls, zig-zag as herringbone, for more than a hundred miles with few crossings which wheels can follow.
