Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

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From this reading "You ain't a tenant, Pinckney," says I; "you're a philanthropist."

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

From this reading Rentin' the place furnished was the last card in the box, and Pinckney turns up as the willin' victim.

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

From this reading Rentin' the place furnished was the last card in the box, and Pinckney turns up as the willin' victim.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Rentin' the place furnished was the last card in the box, and Pinckney turns up as the willin' victim.

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From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading Rentin' the place furnished was the last card in the box, and Pinckney turns up as the willin' victim.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

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From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

move deeply

From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "I feel that way," says he.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Rentin' the place furnished was the last card in the box, and Pinckney turns up as the willin' victim.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

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

From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

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From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

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

From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

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From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

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

From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

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

From this reading "You ain't a tenant, Pinckney," says I; "you're a philanthropist."

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

From this reading Rentin' the place furnished was the last card in the box, and Pinckney turns up as the willin' victim.

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From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

immediately past

From this reading Rentin' the place furnished was the last card in the box, and Pinckney turns up as the willin' victim.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

and nothing more

From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

above and across; more than

From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being

From this reading "You ain't a tenant, Pinckney," says I; "you're a philanthropist."

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From this reading Rentin' the place furnished was the last card in the box, and Pinckney turns up as the willin' victim.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Rentin' the place furnished was the last card in the box, and Pinckney turns up as the willin' victim.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

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From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

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From this reading Rentin' the place furnished was the last card in the box, and Pinckney turns up as the willin' victim.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "You ain't a tenant, Pinckney," says I; "you're a philanthropist."

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

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

From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading "You ain't a tenant, Pinckney," says I; "you're a philanthropist."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

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

From this reading Rentin' the place furnished was the last card in the box, and Pinckney turns up as the willin' victim.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

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

From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading Rentin' the place furnished was the last card in the box, and Pinckney turns up as the willin' victim.

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

From this reading Rentin' the place furnished was the last card in the box, and Pinckney turns up as the willin' victim.

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From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

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

From this reading Keepin' Snivens on the pay roll, promisin' not to disturb the urns, usin' the furniture careful, and havin' the grass cut in the private buryin' lot was only a few that he could think of off hand.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Rentin' the place furnished was the last card in the box, and Pinckney turns up as the willin' victim.

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

From this reading Rentin' the place furnished was the last card in the box, and Pinckney turns up as the willin' victim.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I feel that way," says he.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

at the time that

From this reading When he comes to size up what he's drawn, and has read over the lease, he finds he's put his name to a lot he didn't dream about.

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From this reading Rentin' the place furnished was the last card in the box, and Pinckney turns up as the willin' victim.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You ain't a tenant, Pinckney," says I; "you're a philanthropist."

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From this reading "You ain't a tenant, Pinckney," says I; "you're a philanthropist."