Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

later than; following

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

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

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

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

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

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

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

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From this reading Taking him in, Burl hospitably yielded up to his guest his own bed--the bear-skin bed he was so proud of and loved so much to sleep on--spreading for himself instead a buffalo-rug on the floor.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Taking him in, Burl hospitably yielded up to his guest his own bed--the bear-skin bed he was so proud of and loved so much to sleep on--spreading for himself instead a buffalo-rug on the floor.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

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

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL SEWED IT UP IN HIS WAR-CAP.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL SEWED IT UP IN HIS WAR-CAP.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

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

From this reading Taking him in, Burl hospitably yielded up to his guest his own bed--the bear-skin bed he was so proud of and loved so much to sleep on--spreading for himself instead a buffalo-rug on the floor.

the wood cut from a tree burl or outgrowth; often used decoratively in veneer

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL SEWED IT UP IN HIS WAR-CAP.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

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

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

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

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

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

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Taking him in, Burl hospitably yielded up to his guest his own bed--the bear-skin bed he was so proud of and loved so much to sleep on--spreading for himself instead a buffalo-rug on the floor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Taking him in, Burl hospitably yielded up to his guest his own bed--the bear-skin bed he was so proud of and loved so much to sleep on--spreading for himself instead a buffalo-rug on the floor.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

the act of departing

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

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

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

an established custom

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

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

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Taking him in, Burl hospitably yielded up to his guest his own bed--the bear-skin bed he was so proud of and loved so much to sleep on--spreading for himself instead a buffalo-rug on the floor.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL SEWED IT UP IN HIS WAR-CAP.

in a hospitable manner

From this reading Taking him in, Burl hospitably yielded up to his guest his own bed--the bear-skin bed he was so proud of and loved so much to sleep on--spreading for himself instead a buffalo-rug on the floor.

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

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL SEWED IT UP IN HIS WAR-CAP.

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

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL SEWED IT UP IN HIS WAR-CAP.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Taking him in, Burl hospitably yielded up to his guest his own bed--the bear-skin bed he was so proud of and loved so much to sleep on--spreading for himself instead a buffalo-rug on the floor.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL SEWED IT UP IN HIS WAR-CAP.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

perennial northern temperate plant with toothed leaves and heads of small purplish-white flowers

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

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 By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

held dear

From this reading Taking him in, Burl hospitably yielded up to his guest his own bed--the bear-skin bed he was so proud of and loved so much to sleep on--spreading for himself instead a buffalo-rug on the floor.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

kept in good condition

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Taking him in, Burl hospitably yielded up to his guest his own bed--the bear-skin bed he was so proud of and loved so much to sleep on--spreading for himself instead a buffalo-rug on the floor.

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

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

having odor or a characteristic odor

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Taking him in, Burl hospitably yielded up to his guest his own bed--the bear-skin bed he was so proud of and loved so much to sleep on--spreading for himself instead a buffalo-rug on the floor.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Taking him in, Burl hospitably yielded up to his guest his own bed--the bear-skin bed he was so proud of and loved so much to sleep on--spreading for himself instead a buffalo-rug on the floor.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

except for; apart from

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

fastened with stitches

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL SEWED IT UP IN HIS WAR-CAP.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

get rid of

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Taking him in, Burl hospitably yielded up to his guest his own bed--the bear-skin bed he was so proud of and loved so much to sleep on--spreading for himself instead a buffalo-rug on the floor.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Taking him in, Burl hospitably yielded up to his guest his own bed--the bear-skin bed he was so proud of and loved so much to sleep on--spreading for himself instead a buffalo-rug on the floor.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading Taking him in, Burl hospitably yielded up to his guest his own bed--the bear-skin bed he was so proud of and loved so much to sleep on--spreading for himself instead a buffalo-rug on the floor.

the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Taking him in, Burl hospitably yielded up to his guest his own bed--the bear-skin bed he was so proud of and loved so much to sleep on--spreading for himself instead a buffalo-rug on the floor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

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

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

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

From this reading Taking him in, Burl hospitably yielded up to his guest his own bed--the bear-skin bed he was so proud of and loved so much to sleep on--spreading for himself instead a buffalo-rug on the floor.

without emotional agitation

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL SEWED IT UP IN HIS WAR-CAP.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

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

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL SEWED IT UP IN HIS WAR-CAP.

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

From this reading By the time the Fighting Nigger had made an end of blowing his trumpet, the shadows of the long summer twilight had deepened into the shades of night, reminding him that it was high time he should be looking after the comfort of his captive guest.

look attentively

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

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

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

during the time that

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.

which person or people

From this reading In a little while the spirit of sleep had descended on every weary soul in the fort--all save the wakeful Grumbo, who, crouched on his bear-skin out there under the shed, maintained, as was his habit, vigilant watch through the livelong night.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading Taking him in, Burl hospitably yielded up to his guest his own bed--the bear-skin bed he was so proud of and loved so much to sleep on--spreading for himself instead a buffalo-rug on the floor.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading While the blowing and roaring had been going on from the stump, the young Indian had remained seated on the cabin door-sill, tranquilly smoking his pipe, the odorous contents of which showed forth at long and regular intervals in a dull-red glow from the dusky shadow of the cabin-shed.