Chapter XI

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

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

(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 When you're in Dixie it's just as well to follow the crowd, and do as all true Southerners do."

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From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

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

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

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

From this reading "So I understood, Wally, and I'm glad to find out you're so well posted on such facts, as it strengthens your position considerably.

any thing at all

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

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

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

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

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

show off

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

lacking funds

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

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

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

have the idea for

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading "So I understood, Wally, and I'm glad to find out you're so well posted on such facts, as it strengthens your position considerably.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading When you're in Dixie it's just as well to follow the crowd, and do as all true Southerners do."

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From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861

From this reading When you're in Dixie it's just as well to follow the crowd, and do as all true Southerners do."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When you're in Dixie it's just as well to follow the crowd, and do as all true Southerners do."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

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

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading "So I understood, Wally, and I'm glad to find out you're so well posted on such facts, as it strengthens your position considerably.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "So I understood, Wally, and I'm glad to find out you're so well posted on such facts, as it strengthens your position considerably.

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

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading When you're in Dixie it's just as well to follow the crowd, and do as all true Southerners do."

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

set up or found

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

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

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "So I understood, Wally, and I'm glad to find out you're so well posted on such facts, as it strengthens your position considerably.

destroyed or killed

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

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

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

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

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

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

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

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

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

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

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

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From this reading "So I understood, Wally, and I'm glad to find out you're so well posted on such facts, as it strengthens your position considerably.

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

From this reading When you're in Dixie it's just as well to follow the crowd, and do as all true Southerners do."

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

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

From this reading When you're in Dixie it's just as well to follow the crowd, and do as all true Southerners do."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

and nothing more

From this reading When you're in Dixie it's just as well to follow the crowd, and do as all true Southerners do."

comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

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

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

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

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

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

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

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

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "So I understood, Wally, and I'm glad to find out you're so well posted on such facts, as it strengthens your position considerably.

on one occasion

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

above and across; more than

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading "So I understood, Wally, and I'm glad to find out you're so well posted on such facts, as it strengthens your position considerably.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

publicly displayed

From this reading "So I understood, Wally, and I'm glad to find out you're so well posted on such facts, as it strengthens your position considerably.

third-person singular of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

promoting health; healthful

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

for a short time

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So I understood, Wally, and I'm glad to find out you're so well posted on such facts, as it strengthens your position considerably.

plural of “southerner” — an American who lives in the South

From this reading When you're in Dixie it's just as well to follow the crowd, and do as all true Southerners do."

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

third-person singular of “strengthen” — make strong or stronger

From this reading "So I understood, Wally, and I'm glad to find out you're so well posted on such facts, as it strengthens your position considerably.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "So I understood, Wally, and I'm glad to find out you're so well posted on such facts, as it strengthens your position considerably.

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

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

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

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

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

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading When you're in Dixie it's just as well to follow the crowd, and do as all true Southerners do."

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

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading "So I understood, Wally, and I'm glad to find out you're so well posted on such facts, as it strengthens your position considerably.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid

From this reading "So I understood, Wally, and I'm glad to find out you're so well posted on such facts, as it strengthens your position considerably.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

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

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "So I understood, Wally, and I'm glad to find out you're so well posted on such facts, as it strengthens your position considerably.

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From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

at the time that

From this reading When you're in Dixie it's just as well to follow the crowd, and do as all true Southerners do."

in or at the place that

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

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

From this reading It was a charming morning, the air "salubrious," as Perk said more than once, and everything seemed favorable to the success of their great undertaking--as far as they had gone, which was not anything to boast of.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

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

From this reading WHERE WAR ONCE BROKE OUT Shortly afterwards the two adventurers found themselves looking down at as entrancing an air picture as it would be possible to conceive; with Charleston Harbor stretching out to its furtherest extent before them.

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

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading "See that island over yonder, partner," said the admiring Perk, pointing as he spoke; "I kinder--reckons naow as haow that might be where ole Fort Sumter stood, durin' the war 'tween the States--yeou knows weuns daown hyah allers speaks o' that little flareup that way, 'stead o' callin' it the Civil War."

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From this reading "So I understood, Wally, and I'm glad to find out you're so well posted on such facts, as it strengthens your position considerably.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "So I understood, Wally, and I'm glad to find out you're so well posted on such facts, as it strengthens your position considerably.