Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Above her forehead a mist of airy curls fluttered in the warm breeze from the open window.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading Above her forehead a mist of airy curls fluttered in the warm breeze from the open window.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Above her forehead a mist of airy curls fluttered in the warm breeze from the open window.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

(of skin) deeply suntanned

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

an administrative unit of government

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading Above her forehead a mist of airy curls fluttered in the warm breeze from the open window.

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From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

slightly wet

From this reading Mrs. Daggett sank down in a chair opposite her husband, her large pink and white face damp with moisture.

an overwhelming number or amount

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading You don’t s’pose she’d want that, do you?”

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From this reading You don’t s’pose she’d want that, do you?”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mrs. Daggett sank down in a chair opposite her husband, her large pink and white face damp with moisture.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Mrs. Daggett sank down in a chair opposite her husband, her large pink and white face damp with moisture.

planned and made or fashioned artistically

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Above her forehead a mist of airy curls fluttered in the warm breeze from the open window.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Above her forehead a mist of airy curls fluttered in the warm breeze from the open window.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Above her forehead a mist of airy curls fluttered in the warm breeze from the open window.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mrs. Daggett sank down in a chair opposite her husband, her large pink and white face damp with moisture.

wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

become covered with mist

From this reading Above her forehead a mist of airy curls fluttered in the warm breeze from the open window.

wetness caused by water

From this reading Mrs. Daggett sank down in a chair opposite her husband, her large pink and white face damp with moisture.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

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From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Above her forehead a mist of airy curls fluttered in the warm breeze from the open window.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Mrs. Daggett sank down in a chair opposite her husband, her large pink and white face damp with moisture.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

plural of “pancake” — a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

a light shade of red

From this reading Mrs. Daggett sank down in a chair opposite her husband, her large pink and white face damp with moisture.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

precisely, exactly

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

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From this reading You don’t s’pose she’d want that, do you?”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Mrs. Daggett sank down in a chair opposite her husband, her large pink and white face damp with moisture.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

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From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

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From this reading You don’t s’pose she’d want that, do you?”

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

with smiles; in a smiling manner

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

a thick sweet sticky liquid

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

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From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

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From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

on a floor above

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading You don’t s’pose she’d want that, do you?”

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Above her forehead a mist of airy curls fluttered in the warm breeze from the open window.

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From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

in or at the place that

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

a Caucasian

From this reading Mrs. Daggett sank down in a chair opposite her husband, her large pink and white face damp with moisture.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Above her forehead a mist of airy curls fluttered in the warm breeze from the open window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Now, Henry,” said Mrs. Daggett, as she smilingly set a plate of perfectly browned pancakes before her husband, which he proceeded to deluge with butter and maple syrup, “are you sure that’s _so_, about the furniture?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ’Cause if it is, we’ve got two or three o’ them things right in this house: that chair you’re settin’ in, for one, an’ upstairs there’s that ol’ fashioned brown bureau, where I keep the sheets ’n’ pillow slips.