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A : I. Pronounced short.

a : it; e.g., “a be’n ondly” = it was only.

a : intrusive word; e.g., “a t’row”= throw.

a : by; e.g., “a day” = by day.

a : to,—as in “a school.”

a : is; e.g., “Dis a fe me luck” = This is my luck.

a’ : at.

abouten : about.

a come : is coming.

agains’ : against.

a-how : how.

aldough : although.

a-limber : gently waving.

an’ : and.

’an : than.

anedder : another.

a no : it is not; e.g., “a no true” = it is not true.

aroun’ : around.

as much wort’ while : of as much value.

a whe’ mumma deh?—where is mamma?

ball-pan man : vendor of patties.

ban’ : band.

bare-face : impudence.