used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
for the reason that
From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But Henderson shook his head, smiling.
Henderson
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From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Henderson shook his head, smiling.
cause to move by striking
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.
LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
not any; not one
From this reading "No, thank you.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
paradoxesnounUS /ˈperədɑːksɪz/
plural of “paradox” — (logic) a statement that contradicts itself
From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
determined
From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading But Henderson shook his head, smiling.
shouldn't
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From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
sich
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From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading But Henderson shook his head, smiling.
Stacy's
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From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
ter
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From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "No, thank you.
thar
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From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.
thet
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From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
a special situation
From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
tuckverbUS /tʌk/
fit snugly into
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
yestiddy
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From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No, thank you.