Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Here there was a long pause, and presently she added, “Pappy said es how he tho't it mought rain in er day er two.”

(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 Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

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

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

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

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

next to; at the side of

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

lacking spontaneity; not natural

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading “Ya'as,” she replied, from a rocking-chair in the corner facing him.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Here there was a long pause, and presently she added, “Pappy said es how he tho't it mought rain in er day er two.”

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

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

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium

From this reading Here there was a long pause, and presently she added, “Pappy said es how he tho't it mought rain in er day er two.”

a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading “Ya'as,” she replied, from a rocking-chair in the corner facing him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

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

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here there was a long pause, and presently she added, “Pappy said es how he tho't it mought rain in er day er two.”

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

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

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

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

From this reading Here there was a long pause, and presently she added, “Pappy said es how he tho't it mought rain in er day er two.”

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

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

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

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

enter uninvited

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

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

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

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

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

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

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Here there was a long pause, and presently she added, “Pappy said es how he tho't it mought rain in er day er two.”

to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

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

From this reading Here there was a long pause, and presently she added, “Pappy said es how he tho't it mought rain in er day er two.”

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading “It's ruther warm,” he observed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

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

From this reading Here there was a long pause, and presently she added, “Pappy said es how he tho't it mought rain in er day er two.”

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading Here there was a long pause, and presently she added, “Pappy said es how he tho't it mought rain in er day er two.”

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

in the near future

From this reading Here there was a long pause, and presently she added, “Pappy said es how he tho't it mought rain in er day er two.”

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Here there was a long pause, and presently she added, “Pappy said es how he tho't it mought rain in er day er two.”

on the contrary

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

serving to bring to mind

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

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

From this reading “Ya'as,” she replied, from a rocking-chair in the corner facing him.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

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From this reading “It's ruther warm,” he observed.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Here there was a long pause, and presently she added, “Pappy said es how he tho't it mought rain in er day er two.”

Identical; not different.

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

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

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

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

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here there was a long pause, and presently she added, “Pappy said es how he tho't it mought rain in er day er two.”

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From this reading Here there was a long pause, and presently she added, “Pappy said es how he tho't it mought rain in er day er two.”

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

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

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

From this reading Here there was a long pause, and presently she added, “Pappy said es how he tho't it mought rain in er day er two.”

past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading “It's ruther warm,” he observed.

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

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

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

From this reading “Ya'as, I'd jest es live,” she replied, and led the way into the room; he followed, and sat down in rather constrained fashion on the chair nearest the door, deposited his hat on the floor beside him, took from his pocket and unfolded with a flirt an immense bandanna handkerchief, highly redolent of cheap cologne, and proceeded to mop his face with it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”

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

From this reading Zekle was wise; he knew that “Little Jim” dare not intrude on the sacred precincts of the parlor, and he answered, “I'd jest es live set in th' parlor, of it's all th' same ter you.”