used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "'T was as you said, Mr. Stewart," he remarked, as he joined me.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading They went down toward the old Black Snake swamp."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Fully a hundred of the niggers stole off to the woods to-night so soon as it was dark.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
set up or found
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading "Fully a hundred of the niggers stole off to the woods to-night so soon as it was dark.
the head of a state government
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'T was as you said, Mr. Stewart," he remarked, as he joined me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
ten 10s
From this reading "Fully a hundred of the niggers stole off to the woods to-night so soon as it was dark.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Fully a hundred of the niggers stole off to the woods to-night so soon as it was dark.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading "'T was as you said, Mr. Stewart," he remarked, as he joined me.
and nothing more
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
become covered with mist
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "'T was as you said, Mr. Stewart," he remarked, as he joined me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
niggers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Fully a hundred of the niggers stole off to the woods to-night so soon as it was dark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Fully a hundred of the niggers stole off to the woods to-night so soon as it was dark.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "'T was as you said, Mr. Stewart," he remarked, as he joined me.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "Very well," I said, rising.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "'T was as you said, Mr. Stewart," he remarked, as he joined me.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
SnakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading They went down toward the old Black Snake swamp."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Fully a hundred of the niggers stole off to the woods to-night so soon as it was dark.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
in the near future
From this reading "Fully a hundred of the niggers stole off to the woods to-night so soon as it was dark.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading "'T was as you said, Mr. Stewart," he remarked, as he joined me.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading "Fully a hundred of the niggers stole off to the woods to-night so soon as it was dark.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading They went down toward the old Black Snake swamp."
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading "'T was as you said, Mr. Stewart," he remarked, as he joined me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They went down toward the old Black Snake swamp."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Fully a hundred of the niggers stole off to the woods to-night so soon as it was dark.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Fully a hundred of the niggers stole off to the woods to-night so soon as it was dark.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading They went down toward the old Black Snake swamp."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very well," I said, rising.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'T was as you said, Mr. Stewart," he remarked, as he joined me.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Very well," I said, rising.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They went down toward the old Black Snake swamp."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "Fully a hundred of the niggers stole off to the woods to-night so soon as it was dark.
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE I ate my supper in solitary splendor in the old dining-room, with my grandfather's portrait looking down upon me, and Long found me an hour later sitting in the midst of a wreath of smoke just within the hallway out of the river mist.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "'T was as you said, Mr. Stewart," he remarked, as he joined me.
