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we've

 (wēv)
Contraction of we have.
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we've

(wiːv)
contraction of
we have
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we've

(wiv)
contraction of we have.
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The farm's suffering so as never was for want o' stock; and we've sold all the wheat, and we're behind with our rent,--not but what we'd like to do what's right, and I'd sit up and work half the night, if it 'ud be any good; but there's them poor children,--four of
We've forgotten, but--never mind, Brother, thy tail hangs down behind!
"D' you know, in all the six years we've been married, you've never told me what you meant to do with your life?"
We've always kept that `oath' of friendship we swore long ago, haven't we?"
We've sorrow enough in the natural way, When it comes to burying Christian clay.
"We've got to win out at this game, and the way is to know.
Then the hope died down as he added, shaking his head, "We've had him two weeks now, and if anything he's wilder than ever at the present moment."
Let's think instead of how much we've laughed this last year or so.
We've been layin' pipes for the getaway for two weeks.
After we've done that we shall go to the only church that anybody could possibly be married in.
"Ah, my Betty, we've deserved well of the state, you and I.
We've ben driftin' all about the shop for ten days.

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