Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

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

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

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

From this reading "I don't believe the cat'll 'cotch' me any more for singing, and it's ever so much more fun than 'tis to cry."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I don't believe the cat'll 'cotch' me any more for singing, and it's ever so much more fun than 'tis to cry."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "What nonsense, Janey!" said Allie, laughing at the strange, old-time saying.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading In fact, there was no particular reason that Allie should not sing, for life looked very attractive to her that morning.

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From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I don't believe the cat'll 'cotch' me any more for singing, and it's ever so much more fun than 'tis to cry."

eat an early morning meal

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

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

From this reading "I don't believe the cat'll 'cotch' me any more for singing, and it's ever so much more fun than 'tis to cry."

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

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

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

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "I don't believe the cat'll 'cotch' me any more for singing, and it's ever so much more fun than 'tis to cry."

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

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

From this reading "I don't believe the cat'll 'cotch' me any more for singing, and it's ever so much more fun than 'tis to cry."

at any time

From this reading "I don't believe the cat'll 'cotch' me any more for singing, and it's ever so much more fun than 'tis to cry."

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, there was no particular reason that Allie should not sing, for life looked very attractive to her that morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I don't believe the cat'll 'cotch' me any more for singing, and it's ever so much more fun than 'tis to cry."

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading "I don't believe the cat'll 'cotch' me any more for singing, and it's ever so much more fun than 'tis to cry."

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

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

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

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

From this reading "I don't believe the cat'll 'cotch' me any more for singing, and it's ever so much more fun than 'tis to cry."

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

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

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

From this reading "I don't believe the cat'll 'cotch' me any more for singing, and it's ever so much more fun than 'tis to cry."

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

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

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From this reading JANEY'S PROPHECY.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading "What nonsense, Janey!" said Allie, laughing at the strange, old-time saying.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In fact, there was no particular reason that Allie should not sing, for life looked very attractive to her that morning.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In fact, there was no particular reason that Allie should not sing, for life looked very attractive to her that morning.

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

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

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

From this reading "I don't believe the cat'll 'cotch' me any more for singing, and it's ever so much more fun than 'tis to cry."

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

From this reading "I don't believe the cat'll 'cotch' me any more for singing, and it's ever so much more fun than 'tis to cry."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I don't believe the cat'll 'cotch' me any more for singing, and it's ever so much more fun than 'tis to cry."

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

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

not any; not one

From this reading In fact, there was no particular reason that Allie should not sing, for life looked very attractive to her that morning.

a message that seems to convey no meaning

From this reading "What nonsense, Janey!" said Allie, laughing at the strange, old-time saying.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In fact, there was no particular reason that Allie should not sing, for life looked very attractive to her that morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)

From this reading "What nonsense, Janey!" said Allie, laughing at the strange, old-time saying.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

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

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading In fact, there was no particular reason that Allie should not sing, for life looked very attractive to her that morning.

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading JANEY'S PROPHECY.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading In fact, there was no particular reason that Allie should not sing, for life looked very attractive to her that morning.

resist doing something

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "What nonsense, Janey!" said Allie, laughing at the strange, old-time saying.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In fact, there was no particular reason that Allie should not sing, for life looked very attractive to her that morning.

deliver by singing

From this reading In fact, there was no particular reason that Allie should not sing, for life looked very attractive to her that morning.

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

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading "I don't believe the cat'll 'cotch' me any more for singing, and it's ever so much more fun than 'tis to cry."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I don't believe the cat'll 'cotch' me any more for singing, and it's ever so much more fun than 'tis to cry."

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "What nonsense, Janey!" said Allie, laughing at the strange, old-time saying.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "I don't believe the cat'll 'cotch' me any more for singing, and it's ever so much more fun than 'tis to cry."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

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

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In fact, there was no particular reason that Allie should not sing, for life looked very attractive to her that morning.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "I don't believe the cat'll 'cotch' me any more for singing, and it's ever so much more fun than 'tis to cry."

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

From this reading "I don't believe the cat'll 'cotch' me any more for singing, and it's ever so much more fun than 'tis to cry."

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

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

precisely as stated

From this reading In fact, there was no particular reason that Allie should not sing, for life looked very attractive to her that morning.

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

From this reading In fact, there was no particular reason that Allie should not sing, for life looked very attractive to her that morning.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What nonsense, Janey!" said Allie, laughing at the strange, old-time saying.

at the time that

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Git up in de mawnin' singin', an' de cat cotch you befo' night," Janey had said oracularly, when Allie ran out into the kitchen, that morning before breakfast, with the refrain of one of Charlie's songs upon her lips.