Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Anyway we was there, and I was propping up the stove with my feet and holding down a chair with the rest of me, when Jonadab heaves alongside flying distress signals.

side by side

From this reading Anyway we was there, and I was propping up the stove with my feet and holding down a chair with the rest of me, when Jonadab heaves alongside flying distress signals.

in addition

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

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

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

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

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading Anyway we was there, and I was propping up the stove with my feet and holding down a chair with the rest of me, when Jonadab heaves alongside flying distress signals.

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

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

the lower side of anything

From this reading I guess likely we done it for the reason the feller that tumbled overboard went to the bottom--'twas the handiest place TO go.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I watched this performance for a spell, waiting for him to say something, but he didn't, so I hailed, kind of sarcastic, and says: “What you doing--playing solitaire?

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From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

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

From this reading Anyway we was there, and I was propping up the stove with my feet and holding down a chair with the rest of me, when Jonadab heaves alongside flying distress signals.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

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From this reading I watched this performance for a spell, waiting for him to say something, but he didn't, so I hailed, kind of sarcastic, and says: “What you doing--playing solitaire?

psychological suffering

From this reading Anyway we was there, and I was propping up the stove with my feet and holding down a chair with the rest of me, when Jonadab heaves alongside flying distress signals.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading I watched this performance for a spell, waiting for him to say something, but he didn't, so I hailed, kind of sarcastic, and says: “What you doing--playing solitaire?

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From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading I guess likely we done it for the reason the feller that tumbled overboard went to the bottom--'twas the handiest place TO go.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Anyway we was there, and I was propping up the stove with my feet and holding down a chair with the rest of me, when Jonadab heaves alongside flying distress signals.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Anyway we was there, and I was propping up the stove with my feet and holding down a chair with the rest of me, when Jonadab heaves alongside flying distress signals.

a person who fells trees

From this reading I guess likely we done it for the reason the feller that tumbled overboard went to the bottom--'twas the handiest place TO go.

fall loosely

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

moving swiftly

From this reading Anyway we was there, and I was propping up the stove with my feet and holding down a chair with the rest of me, when Jonadab heaves alongside flying distress signals.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I guess likely we done it for the reason the feller that tumbled overboard went to the bottom--'twas the handiest place TO go.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I guess likely we done it for the reason the feller that tumbled overboard went to the bottom--'twas the handiest place TO go.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading I guess likely we done it for the reason the feller that tumbled overboard went to the bottom--'twas the handiest place TO go.

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

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading I watched this performance for a spell, waiting for him to say something, but he didn't, so I hailed, kind of sarcastic, and says: “What you doing--playing solitaire?

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

superlative of “handy” — easy to reach

From this reading I guess likely we done it for the reason the feller that tumbled overboard went to the bottom--'twas the handiest place TO go.

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

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

a chronic emphysema of the horse that causes difficult expiration and heaving of the flanks

From this reading Anyway we was there, and I was propping up the stove with my feet and holding down a chair with the rest of me, when Jonadab heaves alongside flying distress signals.

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

From this reading I watched this performance for a spell, waiting for him to say something, but he didn't, so I hailed, kind of sarcastic, and says: “What you doing--playing solitaire?

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

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Anyway we was there, and I was propping up the stove with my feet and holding down a chair with the rest of me, when Jonadab heaves alongside flying distress signals.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

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

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

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

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

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

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I guess likely we done it for the reason the feller that tumbled overboard went to the bottom--'twas the handiest place TO go.

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From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading I watched this performance for a spell, waiting for him to say something, but he didn't, so I hailed, kind of sarcastic, and says: “What you doing--playing solitaire?

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading I guess likely we done it for the reason the feller that tumbled overboard went to the bottom--'twas the handiest place TO go.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Anyway we was there, and I was propping up the stove with my feet and holding down a chair with the rest of me, when Jonadab heaves alongside flying distress signals.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

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

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

to extremes

From this reading I guess likely we done it for the reason the feller that tumbled overboard went to the bottom--'twas the handiest place TO go.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading I watched this performance for a spell, waiting for him to say something, but he didn't, so I hailed, kind of sarcastic, and says: “What you doing--playing solitaire?

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I guess likely we done it for the reason the feller that tumbled overboard went to the bottom--'twas the handiest place TO go.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading I watched this performance for a spell, waiting for him to say something, but he didn't, so I hailed, kind of sarcastic, and says: “What you doing--playing solitaire?

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From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading Anyway we was there, and I was propping up the stove with my feet and holding down a chair with the rest of me, when Jonadab heaves alongside flying distress signals.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading I guess likely we done it for the reason the feller that tumbled overboard went to the bottom--'twas the handiest place TO go.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Anyway we was there, and I was propping up the stove with my feet and holding down a chair with the rest of me, when Jonadab heaves alongside flying distress signals.

expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds

From this reading I watched this performance for a spell, waiting for him to say something, but he didn't, so I hailed, kind of sarcastic, and says: “What you doing--playing solitaire?

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

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

express in words

From this reading I watched this performance for a spell, waiting for him to say something, but he didn't, so I hailed, kind of sarcastic, and says: “What you doing--playing solitaire?

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading I watched this performance for a spell, waiting for him to say something, but he didn't, so I hailed, kind of sarcastic, and says: “What you doing--playing solitaire?

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

continuously varying

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading Anyway we was there, and I was propping up the stove with my feet and holding down a chair with the rest of me, when Jonadab heaves alongside flying distress signals.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I watched this performance for a spell, waiting for him to say something, but he didn't, so I hailed, kind of sarcastic, and says: “What you doing--playing solitaire?

a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself

From this reading I watched this performance for a spell, waiting for him to say something, but he didn't, so I hailed, kind of sarcastic, and says: “What you doing--playing solitaire?

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I watched this performance for a spell, waiting for him to say something, but he didn't, so I hailed, kind of sarcastic, and says: “What you doing--playing solitaire?

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading I watched this performance for a spell, waiting for him to say something, but he didn't, so I hailed, kind of sarcastic, and says: “What you doing--playing solitaire?

the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading Anyway we was there, and I was propping up the stove with my feet and holding down a chair with the rest of me, when Jonadab heaves alongside flying distress signals.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

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From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

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

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Anyway we was there, and I was propping up the stove with my feet and holding down a chair with the rest of me, when Jonadab heaves alongside flying distress signals.

a special situation

From this reading He had an envelope in his starboard mitten, and, coming to anchor with a flop in the next chair, sets shifting the thing from one hand to the other as if it 'twas red hot.

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

From this reading I watched this performance for a spell, waiting for him to say something, but he didn't, so I hailed, kind of sarcastic, and says: “What you doing--playing solitaire?

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

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

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading I guess likely we done it for the reason the feller that tumbled overboard went to the bottom--'twas the handiest place TO go.

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From this reading I guess likely we done it for the reason the feller that tumbled overboard went to the bottom--'twas the handiest place TO go.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

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

From this reading Anyway we was there, and I was propping up the stove with my feet and holding down a chair with the rest of me, when Jonadab heaves alongside flying distress signals.

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

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading I watched this performance for a spell, waiting for him to say something, but he didn't, so I hailed, kind of sarcastic, and says: “What you doing--playing solitaire?

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

From this reading Anyway we was there, and I was propping up the stove with my feet and holding down a chair with the rest of me, when Jonadab heaves alongside flying distress signals.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading I watched this performance for a spell, waiting for him to say something, but he didn't, so I hailed, kind of sarcastic, and says: “What you doing--playing solitaire?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I watched this performance for a spell, waiting for him to say something, but he didn't, so I hailed, kind of sarcastic, and says: “What you doing--playing solitaire?

at the time that

From this reading Anyway we was there, and I was propping up the stove with my feet and holding down a chair with the rest of me, when Jonadab heaves alongside flying distress signals.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Also Published Under The Title Of “The Old Home House” I don't exactly know why Cap'n Jonadab and me went to the post-office that night; we wa'n't expecting any mail, that's sartin.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Anyway we was there, and I was propping up the stove with my feet and holding down a chair with the rest of me, when Jonadab heaves alongside flying distress signals.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I watched this performance for a spell, waiting for him to say something, but he didn't, so I hailed, kind of sarcastic, and says: “What you doing--playing solitaire?