Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

later than; following

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

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

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

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From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

react verbally

From this reading "I'm jes po'ly, thank God," replied Uncle Bob, in the answer invariably given by Southern slaves to the query "How are you?"

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

From this reading "How are you, Uncle Bob?" responded his master.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading UNCLE BOB'S PROPOSITION.

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading "Ebenin' ter yer, marster," said the old man, scraping his foot and bowing his head.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I'm jes po'ly, thank God," replied Uncle Bob, in the answer invariably given by Southern slaves to the query "How are you?"

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

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

From this reading "Ebenin' ter yer, marster," said the old man, scraping his foot and bowing his head.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "Ebenin' ter yer, marster," said the old man, scraping his foot and bowing his head.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "I'm jes po'ly, thank God," replied Uncle Bob, in the answer invariably given by Southern slaves to the query "How are you?"

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "I'm jes po'ly, thank God," replied Uncle Bob, in the answer invariably given by Southern slaves to the query "How are you?"

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "Ebenin' ter yer, marster," said the old man, scraping his foot and bowing his head.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

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

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

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

From this reading "How are you, Uncle Bob?" responded his master.

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

From this reading "I'm jes po'ly, thank God," replied Uncle Bob, in the answer invariably given by Southern slaves to the query "How are you?"

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

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading "I'm jes po'ly, thank God," replied Uncle Bob, in the answer invariably given by Southern slaves to the query "How are you?"

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

From this reading "I'm jes po'ly, thank God," replied Uncle Bob, in the answer invariably given by Southern slaves to the query "How are you?"

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

a room where books are kept

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

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

From this reading "Ebenin' ter yer, marster," said the old man, scraping his foot and bowing his head.

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

From this reading "Ebenin' ter yer, marster," said the old man, scraping his foot and bowing his head.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "How are you, Uncle Bob?" responded his master.

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

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

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

From this reading "Ebenin' ter yer, marster," said the old man, scraping his foot and bowing his head.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

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

From this reading "I'm jes po'ly, thank God," replied Uncle Bob, in the answer invariably given by Southern slaves to the query "How are you?"

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading UNCLE BOB'S PROPOSITION.

an instance of questioning

From this reading "I'm jes po'ly, thank God," replied Uncle Bob, in the answer invariably given by Southern slaves to the query "How are you?"

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I'm jes po'ly, thank God," replied Uncle Bob, in the answer invariably given by Southern slaves to the query "How are you?"

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading "How are you, Uncle Bob?" responded his master.

a result

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Ebenin' ter yer, marster," said the old man, scraping his foot and bowing his head.

(usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected

From this reading "Ebenin' ter yer, marster," said the old man, scraping his foot and bowing his head.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading "I'm jes po'ly, thank God," replied Uncle Bob, in the answer invariably given by Southern slaves to the query "How are you?"

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

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "I'm jes po'ly, thank God," replied Uncle Bob, in the answer invariably given by Southern slaves to the query "How are you?"

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

From this reading "Ebenin' ter yer, marster," said the old man, scraping his foot and bowing his head.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "I'm jes po'ly, thank God," replied Uncle Bob, in the answer invariably given by Southern slaves to the query "How are you?"

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

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

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

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

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

From this reading UNCLE BOB'S PROPOSITION.

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

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

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

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

at the time that

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The night after Ann's interview with Uncle Bob, Major Waldron was sitting in his library overlooking some papers, when some one knocked at the door, and, in response to his hearty "Come in," Uncle Snake-bit Bob entered.

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

From this reading "Ebenin' ter yer, marster," said the old man, scraping his foot and bowing his head.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "How are you, Uncle Bob?" responded his master.