Chapter V

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

From this reading Perhaps an illustration of one of Uncle Remus’s quarrels will give a better idea than any attempt at description.

later than; following

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

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From this reading “Miss Sally, you ain’t got no cold vittles, nor no piece er pie, nor nuthin’, layin’ ’roun’ yer, is you?

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

From this reading Perhaps an illustration of one of Uncle Remus’s quarrels will give a better idea than any attempt at description.

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

From this reading The old man would usually enter the house by way of the dining-room, leaving his hat and his cane outside.

make known; make an announcement

From this reading He would then go to the sitting-room and announce his arrival, whereupon his master would tell him what particular work he wanted done, and then Uncle Remus would say, very humbly:

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Perhaps an illustration of one of Uncle Remus’s quarrels will give a better idea than any attempt at description.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading He would then go to the sitting-room and announce his arrival, whereupon his master would tell him what particular work he wanted done, and then Uncle Remus would say, very humbly:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Perhaps an illustration of one of Uncle Remus’s quarrels will give a better idea than any attempt at description.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Perhaps an illustration of one of Uncle Remus’s quarrels will give a better idea than any attempt at description.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Perhaps an illustration of one of Uncle Remus’s quarrels will give a better idea than any attempt at description.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The old man would usually enter the house by way of the dining-room, leaving his hat and his cane outside.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading The old man would usually enter the house by way of the dining-room, leaving his hat and his cane outside.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading “Miss Sally, you ain’t got no cold vittles, nor no piece er pie, nor nuthin’, layin’ ’roun’ yer, is you?

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Perhaps an illustration of one of Uncle Remus’s quarrels will give a better idea than any attempt at description.

a room used for dining

From this reading The old man would usually enter the house by way of the dining-room, leaving his hat and his cane outside.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He would then go to the sitting-room and announce his arrival, whereupon his master would tell him what particular work he wanted done, and then Uncle Remus would say, very humbly:

to come or go into

From this reading The old man would usually enter the house by way of the dining-room, leaving his hat and his cane outside.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium

From this reading “Miss Sally, you ain’t got no cold vittles, nor no piece er pie, nor nuthin’, layin’ ’roun’ yer, is you?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Perhaps an illustration of one of Uncle Remus’s quarrels will give a better idea than any attempt at description.

the act of giving

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

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

From this reading He would then go to the sitting-room and announce his arrival, whereupon his master would tell him what particular work he wanted done, and then Uncle Remus would say, very humbly:

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

From this reading “Miss Sally, you ain’t got no cold vittles, nor no piece er pie, nor nuthin’, layin’ ’roun’ yer, is you?

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The old man would usually enter the house by way of the dining-room, leaving his hat and his cane outside.

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

From this reading He would then go to the sitting-room and announce his arrival, whereupon his master would tell him what particular work he wanted done, and then Uncle Remus would say, very humbly:

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

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

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

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

From this reading The old man would usually enter the house by way of the dining-room, leaving his hat and his cane outside.

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

From this reading The old man would usually enter the house by way of the dining-room, leaving his hat and his cane outside.

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

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

in a humble manner

From this reading He would then go to the sitting-room and announce his arrival, whereupon his master would tell him what particular work he wanted done, and then Uncle Remus would say, very humbly:

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Perhaps an illustration of one of Uncle Remus’s quarrels will give a better idea than any attempt at description.

artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading Perhaps an illustration of one of Uncle Remus’s quarrels will give a better idea than any attempt at description.

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

From this reading “Miss Sally, you ain’t got no cold vittles, nor no piece er pie, nor nuthin’, layin’ ’roun’ yer, is you?

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From this reading “Miss Sally, you ain’t got no cold vittles, nor no piece er pie, nor nuthin’, layin’ ’roun’ yer, is you?

the act of departing

From this reading The old man would usually enter the house by way of the dining-room, leaving his hat and his cane outside.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The old man would usually enter the house by way of the dining-room, leaving his hat and his cane outside.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading “Miss Sally, you ain’t got no cold vittles, nor no piece er pie, nor nuthin’, layin’ ’roun’ yer, is you?

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

not any; not one

From this reading “Miss Sally, you ain’t got no cold vittles, nor no piece er pie, nor nuthin’, layin’ ’roun’ yer, is you?

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading “Miss Sally, you ain’t got no cold vittles, nor no piece er pie, nor nuthin’, layin’ ’roun’ yer, is you?

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From this reading “Miss Sally, you ain’t got no cold vittles, nor no piece er pie, nor nuthin’, layin’ ’roun’ yer, is you?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Perhaps an illustration of one of Uncle Remus’s quarrels will give a better idea than any attempt at description.

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

From this reading The old man would usually enter the house by way of the dining-room, leaving his hat and his cane outside.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Perhaps an illustration of one of Uncle Remus’s quarrels will give a better idea than any attempt at description.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The old man would usually enter the house by way of the dining-room, leaving his hat and his cane outside.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading He would then go to the sitting-room and announce his arrival, whereupon his master would tell him what particular work he wanted done, and then Uncle Remus would say, very humbly:

by chance

From this reading Perhaps an illustration of one of Uncle Remus’s quarrels will give a better idea than any attempt at description.

dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top

From this reading “Miss Sally, you ain’t got no cold vittles, nor no piece er pie, nor nuthin’, layin’ ’roun’ yer, is you?

a separate part of a whole

From this reading “Miss Sally, you ain’t got no cold vittles, nor no piece er pie, nor nuthin’, layin’ ’roun’ yer, is you?

the act of giving a false appearance

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

an angry dispute

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute

From this reading Perhaps an illustration of one of Uncle Remus’s quarrels will give a better idea than any attempt at description.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

(Roman mythology) the twin brother of Romulus

From this reading He would then go to the sitting-room and announce his arrival, whereupon his master would tell him what particular work he wanted done, and then Uncle Remus would say, very humbly:

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

From this reading Perhaps an illustration of one of Uncle Remus’s quarrels will give a better idea than any attempt at description.

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

From this reading “Miss Sally, you ain’t got no cold vittles, nor no piece er pie, nor nuthin’, layin’ ’roun’ yer, is you?

witty remark

From this reading “Miss Sally, you ain’t got no cold vittles, nor no piece er pie, nor nuthin’, layin’ ’roun’ yer, is you?

express in words

From this reading He would then go to the sitting-room and announce his arrival, whereupon his master would tell him what particular work he wanted done, and then Uncle Remus would say, very humbly:

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

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

From this reading He would then go to the sitting-room and announce his arrival, whereupon his master would tell him what particular work he wanted done, and then Uncle Remus would say, very humbly:

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

express in words

From this reading He would then go to the sitting-room and announce his arrival, whereupon his master would tell him what particular work he wanted done, and then Uncle Remus would say, very humbly:

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Perhaps an illustration of one of Uncle Remus’s quarrels will give a better idea than any attempt at description.

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

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He would then go to the sitting-room and announce his arrival, whereupon his master would tell him what particular work he wanted done, and then Uncle Remus would say, very humbly:

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

From this reading He would then go to the sitting-room and announce his arrival, whereupon his master would tell him what particular work he wanted done, and then Uncle Remus would say, very humbly:

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Perhaps an illustration of one of Uncle Remus’s quarrels will give a better idea than any attempt at description.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

under normal conditions

From this reading The old man would usually enter the house by way of the dining-room, leaving his hat and his cane outside.

precisely as stated

From this reading He would then go to the sitting-room and announce his arrival, whereupon his master would tell him what particular work he wanted done, and then Uncle Remus would say, very humbly:

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From this reading “Miss Sally, you ain’t got no cold vittles, nor no piece er pie, nor nuthin’, layin’ ’roun’ yer, is you?

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He would then go to the sitting-room and announce his arrival, whereupon his master would tell him what particular work he wanted done, and then Uncle Remus would say, very humbly:

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The old man would usually enter the house by way of the dining-room, leaving his hat and his cane outside.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He would then go to the sitting-room and announce his arrival, whereupon his master would tell him what particular work he wanted done, and then Uncle Remus would say, very humbly:

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From this reading He would then go to the sitting-room and announce his arrival, whereupon his master would tell him what particular work he wanted done, and then Uncle Remus would say, very humbly:

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Perhaps an illustration of one of Uncle Remus’s quarrels will give a better idea than any attempt at description.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He would then go to the sitting-room and announce his arrival, whereupon his master would tell him what particular work he wanted done, and then Uncle Remus would say, very humbly:

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Sometimes, after tea, Uncle Remus’s master would send the house-girl for him, under pretense of giving him orders for the next day, but really for the purpose of hearing him quarrel.

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

From this reading “Miss Sally, you ain’t got no cold vittles, nor no piece er pie, nor nuthin’, layin’ ’roun’ yer, is you?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Miss Sally, you ain’t got no cold vittles, nor no piece er pie, nor nuthin’, layin’ ’roun’ yer, is you?