Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

later than; following

From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.

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

From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.

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

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

possessive form of “bradford” — United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752)

From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

harsh or corrosive in tone

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.

carry on a conversation

From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.

a small house with a single story

From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

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From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

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

From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

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

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

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

From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.

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

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.

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

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

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

From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.

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

From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.

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

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

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 His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.

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From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

of or relating to or designating narcotics

From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.

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

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

the middle of the day

From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.

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

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.

in an open way

From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.

with low volume

From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.

inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.

(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

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

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

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

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

for a short time

From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

a slap with the flat of the hand

From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.

plural of “sponge” — a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.

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

From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

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From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.

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

From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.

hard to endure

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

precisely as stated

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

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

From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

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

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

during the time that

From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.

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

From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.

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From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.

but in spite of that

From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.

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

From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.