used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He realized at once what was required of him, and the heaviness of sleep instantly vanished, leaving him keenly wide awake.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He realized at once what was required of him, and the heaviness of sleep instantly vanished, leaving him keenly wide awake.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading He realized at once what was required of him, and the heaviness of sleep instantly vanished, leaving him keenly wide awake.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading “Yes, that is my own precious book that the beautiful lady gave me; but don’t put it in the bag, Uncle Phin, I want to carry it myself.”
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading “Yes, that is my own precious book that the beautiful lady gave me; but don’t put it in the bag, Uncle Phin, I want to carry it myself.”
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading “Is dat yo book, Honey?” he whispered, noticing the volume of fairy tales lying on the bed.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Yes, that is my own precious book that the beautiful lady gave me; but don’t put it in the bag, Uncle Phin, I want to carry it myself.”
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “Yes, that is my own precious book that the beautiful lady gave me; but don’t put it in the bag, Uncle Phin, I want to carry it myself.”
corn-sack
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From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
a digital tape recording of sound
From this reading “Is dat yo book, Honey?” he whispered, noticing the volume of fairy tales lying on the bed.
the act of departing
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
don't
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From this reading “Yes, that is my own precious book that the beautiful lady gave me; but don’t put it in the bag, Uncle Phin, I want to carry it myself.”
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading “Is dat yo book, Honey?” he whispered, noticing the volume of fairy tales lying on the bed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
brought together in one place
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Yes, that is my own precious book that the beautiful lady gave me; but don’t put it in the bag, Uncle Phin, I want to carry it myself.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
heavinessnoun
the property of being comparatively great in weight
From this reading He realized at once what was required of him, and the heaviness of sleep instantly vanished, leaving him keenly wide awake.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He realized at once what was required of him, and the heaviness of sleep instantly vanished, leaving him keenly wide awake.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
HoneynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading “Is dat yo book, Honey?” he whispered, noticing the volume of fairy tales lying on the bed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes, that is my own precious book that the beautiful lady gave me; but don’t put it in the bag, Uncle Phin, I want to carry it myself.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He realized at once what was required of him, and the heaviness of sleep instantly vanished, leaving him keenly wide awake.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is dat yo book, Honey?” he whispered, noticing the volume of fairy tales lying on the bed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Yes, that is my own precious book that the beautiful lady gave me; but don’t put it in the bag, Uncle Phin, I want to carry it myself.”
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading He realized at once what was required of him, and the heaviness of sleep instantly vanished, leaving him keenly wide awake.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Yes, that is my own precious book that the beautiful lady gave me; but don’t put it in the bag, Uncle Phin, I want to carry it myself.”
the act of departing
From this reading He realized at once what was required of him, and the heaviness of sleep instantly vanished, leaving him keenly wide awake.
lil
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From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading “Is dat yo book, Honey?” he whispered, noticing the volume of fairy tales lying on the bed.
Marse
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From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Yes, that is my own precious book that the beautiful lady gave me; but don’t put it in the bag, Uncle Phin, I want to carry it myself.”
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Yes, that is my own precious book that the beautiful lady gave me; but don’t put it in the bag, Uncle Phin, I want to carry it myself.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “Yes, that is my own precious book that the beautiful lady gave me; but don’t put it in the bag, Uncle Phin, I want to carry it myself.”
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading “Is dat yo book, Honey?” he whispered, noticing the volume of fairy tales lying on the bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Is dat yo book, Honey?” he whispered, noticing the volume of fairy tales lying on the bed.
on one occasion
From this reading He realized at once what was required of him, and the heaviness of sleep instantly vanished, leaving him keenly wide awake.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Yes, that is my own precious book that the beautiful lady gave me; but don’t put it in the bag, Uncle Phin, I want to carry it myself.”
Phin
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From this reading “Yes, that is my own precious book that the beautiful lady gave me; but don’t put it in the bag, Uncle Phin, I want to carry it myself.”
Phin's
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From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading “Yes, that is my own precious book that the beautiful lady gave me; but don’t put it in the bag, Uncle Phin, I want to carry it myself.”
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Yes, that is my own precious book that the beautiful lady gave me; but don’t put it in the bag, Uncle Phin, I want to carry it myself.”
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
with speed
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realized at once what was required of him, and the heaviness of sleep instantly vanished, leaving him keenly wide awake.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He realized at once what was required of him, and the heaviness of sleep instantly vanished, leaving him keenly wide awake.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He realized at once what was required of him, and the heaviness of sleep instantly vanished, leaving him keenly wide awake.
with low volume
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
SteppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “Is dat yo book, Honey?” he whispered, noticing the volume of fairy tales lying on the bed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
having passed out of existence
From this reading He realized at once what was required of him, and the heaviness of sleep instantly vanished, leaving him keenly wide awake.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading “Is dat yo book, Honey?” he whispered, noticing the volume of fairy tales lying on the bed.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Yes, that is my own precious book that the beautiful lady gave me; but don’t put it in the bag, Uncle Phin, I want to carry it myself.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He realized at once what was required of him, and the heaviness of sleep instantly vanished, leaving him keenly wide awake.
at the time that
From this reading There was no need for Arthur to ask any questions, when he was roused in the middle of the second night after Uncle Phin’s departure.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Stepping softly from his bed, he quickly dressed, while the old negro gathered together everything belonging to his “lil Marse,” and placed the things in a corn-sack that he had brought for that purpose.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “Is dat yo book, Honey?” he whispered, noticing the volume of fairy tales lying on the bed.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He realized at once what was required of him, and the heaviness of sleep instantly vanished, leaving him keenly wide awake.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, that is my own precious book that the beautiful lady gave me; but don’t put it in the bag, Uncle Phin, I want to carry it myself.”
yo
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From this reading “Is dat yo book, Honey?” he whispered, noticing the volume of fairy tales lying on the bed.
