Chapter XIX

(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 ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

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

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another little incident took place on board of the steam ship “Illinois,” that is worth relating, continued Tennessee “because Tex bossed the job.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

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

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

the amount that many barrels might hold

From this reading ‘Oh, yes sah’!’ replied the colored steward, ’there’s two barrels of white sugar here in the pantry sah; but dem is fo’ the cabin sah.’

for the reason that

From this reading Another little incident took place on board of the steam ship “Illinois,” that is worth relating, continued Tennessee “because Tex bossed the job.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Another little incident took place on board of the steam ship “Illinois,” that is worth relating, continued Tennessee “because Tex bossed the job.

past form of “boss” — raise in a relief

From this reading Another little incident took place on board of the steam ship “Illinois,” that is worth relating, continued Tennessee “because Tex bossed the job.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ‘Oh, yes sah’!’ replied the colored steward, ’there’s two barrels of white sugar here in the pantry sah; but dem is fo’ the cabin sah.’

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading ‘Oh, yes sah’!’ replied the colored steward, ’there’s two barrels of white sugar here in the pantry sah; but dem is fo’ the cabin sah.’

a boy or man

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading ‘Oh, yes sah’!’ replied the colored steward, ’there’s two barrels of white sugar here in the pantry sah; but dem is fo’ the cabin sah.’

without stop or interruption

From this reading Another little incident took place on board of the steam ship “Illinois,” that is worth relating, continued Tennessee “because Tex bossed the job.

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

From this reading ‘Oh, yes sah’!’ replied the colored steward, ’there’s two barrels of white sugar here in the pantry sah; but dem is fo’ the cabin sah.’

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

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

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

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

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

opinion or judgment

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

an officer holding the rank of major or lieutenant colonel or colonel

From this reading ‘Oh, yes sah’!’ replied the colored steward, ’there’s two barrels of white sugar here in the pantry sah; but dem is fo’ the cabin sah.’

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

set up or found

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

a narrow gorge with a stream running through it

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

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

From this reading ‘Oh, yes sah’!’ replied the colored steward, ’there’s two barrels of white sugar here in the pantry sah; but dem is fo’ the cabin sah.’

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

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading Another little incident took place on board of the steam ship “Illinois,” that is worth relating, continued Tennessee “because Tex bossed the job.

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

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

a single distinct event

From this reading Another little incident took place on board of the steam ship “Illinois,” that is worth relating, continued Tennessee “because Tex bossed the job.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

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

From this reading Another little incident took place on board of the steam ship “Illinois,” that is worth relating, continued Tennessee “because Tex bossed the job.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Another little incident took place on board of the steam ship “Illinois,” that is worth relating, continued Tennessee “because Tex bossed the job.

and nothing more

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

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

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

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

From this reading Another little incident took place on board of the steam ship “Illinois,” that is worth relating, continued Tennessee “because Tex bossed the job.

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

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

to a great degree or extent

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Another little incident took place on board of the steam ship “Illinois,” that is worth relating, continued Tennessee “because Tex bossed the job.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading ‘Oh, yes sah’!’ replied the colored steward, ’there’s two barrels of white sugar here in the pantry sah; but dem is fo’ the cabin sah.’

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Another little incident took place on board of the steam ship “Illinois,” that is worth relating, continued Tennessee “because Tex bossed the job.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

a small storeroom for storing foods or wines

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Another little incident took place on board of the steam ship “Illinois,” that is worth relating, continued Tennessee “because Tex bossed the job.

a member of a police force

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Another little incident took place on board of the steam ship “Illinois,” that is worth relating, continued Tennessee “because Tex bossed the job.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading ‘Oh, yes sah’!’ replied the colored steward, ’there’s two barrels of white sugar here in the pantry sah; but dem is fo’ the cabin sah.’

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

From this reading ‘Oh, yes sah’!’ replied the colored steward, ’there’s two barrels of white sugar here in the pantry sah; but dem is fo’ the cabin sah.’

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

transport commercially

From this reading Another little incident took place on board of the steam ship “Illinois,” that is worth relating, continued Tennessee “because Tex bossed the job.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

ready to fall asleep

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

having a supporting base

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

travel by means of steam power

From this reading Another little incident took place on board of the steam ship “Illinois,” that is worth relating, continued Tennessee “because Tex bossed the job.

the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

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

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

a state in east central United States

From this reading Another little incident took place on board of the steam ship “Illinois,” that is worth relating, continued Tennessee “because Tex bossed the job.

possessive form of “tennessee” — a state in east central United States

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

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

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Another little incident took place on board of the steam ship “Illinois,” that is worth relating, continued Tennessee “because Tex bossed the job.

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

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

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

From this reading ‘Oh, yes sah’!’ replied the colored steward, ’there’s two barrels of white sugar here in the pantry sah; but dem is fo’ the cabin sah.’

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

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

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Another little incident took place on board of the steam ship “Illinois,” that is worth relating, continued Tennessee “because Tex bossed the job.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

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

From this reading ‘Oh, yes sah’!’ replied the colored steward, ’there’s two barrels of white sugar here in the pantry sah; but dem is fo’ the cabin sah.’

the act of using

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

precisely as stated

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

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

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

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

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

at the time that

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

a Caucasian

From this reading ‘Oh, yes sah’!’ replied the colored steward, ’there’s two barrels of white sugar here in the pantry sah; but dem is fo’ the cabin sah.’

which person or people

From this reading When we first went down to the dinner table in the steerage, we found that there wasn’t any sugar on the table for our coffee; Tex thought that very strange, and turning around to the ship’s steward, who was standing in the door of the pantry, inquired of him if there was any sugar on board?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”

in the company of; together with

From this reading TENNESSEE’S LETTER FROM TEX--THE WAR IN CHILI GULCH--SAM BROWN AND THE CHAP WITH THE MILD BLUE EYES--SAM BROWN AND THE POLICEMAN--OLD KENTUCK AND SLEEPY BEN.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Another little incident took place on board of the steam ship “Illinois,” that is worth relating, continued Tennessee “because Tex bossed the job.

an affirmative

From this reading ‘Oh, yes sah’!’ replied the colored steward, ’there’s two barrels of white sugar here in the pantry sah; but dem is fo’ the cabin sah.’

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ‘Well’ says Tex; ‘we must have some of that sugar here in the steerage, for we have all paid the price of our passage, and are just as much entitled to the use of that sugar as the cabin passengers are, and if you don’t bring it out in two minutes we will go and help ourselves.’”