Chapter V

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

From this reading “Turrible dirty, ain’t it?” the captain called, as he came in with a hearty good-morning and threw open the green blinds.

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From this reading The glass is a-risin’, too.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

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From this reading “Turrible dirty, ain’t it?” the captain called, as he came in with a hearty good-morning and threw open the green blinds.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

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

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

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

From this reading “Turrible dirty, ain’t it?” the captain called, as he came in with a hearty good-morning and threw open the green blinds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

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

From this reading Aunty Bell says breakfas’ ’s ready jes’ ’s soon’s you be.”

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Aunty Bell says breakfas’ ’s ready jes’ ’s soon’s you be.”

possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading “Turrible dirty, ain’t it?” the captain called, as he came in with a hearty good-morning and threw open the green blinds.

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From this reading Aunty Bell says breakfas’ ’s ready jes’ ’s soon’s you be.”

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Turrible dirty, ain’t it?” the captain called, as he came in with a hearty good-morning and threw open the green blinds.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Turrible dirty, ain’t it?” the captain called, as he came in with a hearty good-morning and threw open the green blinds.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

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

From this reading “I guess she’ll scale off; it’s hauled a leetle s’uth’ard since daylight.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading “Turrible dirty, ain’t it?” the captain called, as he came in with a hearty good-morning and threw open the green blinds.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The glass is a-risin’, too.

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From this reading “Turrible dirty, ain’t it?” the captain called, as he came in with a hearty good-morning and threw open the green blinds.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading “Turrible dirty, ain’t it?” the captain called, as he came in with a hearty good-morning and threw open the green blinds.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading “I guess she’ll scale off; it’s hauled a leetle s’uth’ard since daylight.

plural of “gust” — a strong current of air

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily

From this reading “I guess she’ll scale off; it’s hauled a leetle s’uth’ard since daylight.

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

From this reading “Turrible dirty, ain’t it?” the captain called, as he came in with a hearty good-morning and threw open the green blinds.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading “Turrible dirty, ain’t it?” the captain called, as he came in with a hearty good-morning and threw open the green blinds.

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

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

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

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

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

From this reading “I guess she’ll scale off; it’s hauled a leetle s’uth’ard since daylight.

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

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

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

From this reading The glass is a-risin’, too.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Turrible dirty, ain’t it?” the captain called, as he came in with a hearty good-morning and threw open the green blinds.

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From this reading “I guess she’ll scale off; it’s hauled a leetle s’uth’ard since daylight.

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

From this reading Aunty Bell says breakfas’ ’s ready jes’ ’s soon’s you be.”

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

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

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

From this reading “I guess she’ll scale off; it’s hauled a leetle s’uth’ard since daylight.

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

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

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

From this reading “I guess she’ll scale off; it’s hauled a leetle s’uth’ard since daylight.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading “Turrible dirty, ain’t it?” the captain called, as he came in with a hearty good-morning and threw open the green blinds.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Aunty Bell says breakfas’ ’s ready jes’ ’s soon’s you be.”

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Aunty Bell says breakfas’ ’s ready jes’ ’s soon’s you be.”

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From this reading “I guess she’ll scale off; it’s hauled a leetle s’uth’ard since daylight.

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

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Aunty Bell says breakfas’ ’s ready jes’ ’s soon’s you be.”

an ordered reference standard

From this reading “I guess she’ll scale off; it’s hauled a leetle s’uth’ard since daylight.

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From this reading “I guess she’ll scale off; it’s hauled a leetle s’uth’ard since daylight.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “I guess she’ll scale off; it’s hauled a leetle s’uth’ard since daylight.

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From this reading Aunty Bell says breakfas’ ’s ready jes’ ’s soon’s you be.”

not in physical motion

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

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

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading “Turrible dirty, ain’t it?” the captain called, as he came in with a hearty good-morning and threw open the green blinds.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The glass is a-risin’, too.

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From this reading “Turrible dirty, ain’t it?” the captain called, as he came in with a hearty good-morning and threw open the green blinds.

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

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

at the time that

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

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

From this reading AUNTY BELL’S KITCHEN The storm was still raging, the wind beating in fierce gusts against the house and rattling the window-panes, when Sanford awoke in the low-ceiled room always reserved for him at Captain Joe’s.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Turrible dirty, ain’t it?” the captain called, as he came in with a hearty good-morning and threw open the green blinds.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Aunty Bell says breakfas’ ’s ready jes’ ’s soon’s you be.”