Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

in addition

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

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

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

From this reading If a storm approaches, “’e gwine to wedduh;” when it breaks, “’e t’unduh, ’e lightnin’, ’e blow win’, ’e rain.”

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

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

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

exhale hard

From this reading If a storm approaches, “’e gwine to wedduh;” when it breaks, “’e t’unduh, ’e lightnin’, ’e blow win’, ’e rain.”

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading If a storm approaches, “’e gwine to wedduh;” when it breaks, “’e t’unduh, ’e lightnin’, ’e blow win’, ’e rain.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

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

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

a republic in southern South America on the western slopes of the Andes on the south Pacific coast

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

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

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

capable of distinguishing

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

the branch of engineering science that studies the uses of electricity and the equipment for power generation and distribution and the control of machines and communication

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

at any time

From this reading This “’e” is ever in the Gullah mouth.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

communicated in words

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

stop moving or become immobilized

From this reading If winter comes, “’e freeze,” and in summer weather “’e hot.”

the number of occurrences within a given time period

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

productive or conducive to producing in abundance

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

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From this reading This “’e” is ever in the Gullah mouth.

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

From this reading If a storm approaches, “’e gwine to wedduh;” when it breaks, “’e t’unduh, ’e lightnin’, ’e blow win’, ’e rain.”

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

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

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

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

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

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

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

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

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

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading If winter comes, “’e freeze,” and in summer weather “’e hot.”

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

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

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

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

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

From this reading This “’e” is ever in the Gullah mouth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

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

From this reading If a storm approaches, “’e gwine to wedduh;” when it breaks, “’e t’unduh, ’e lightnin’, ’e blow win’, ’e rain.”

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

subject to death

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading This “’e” is ever in the Gullah mouth.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

an event that happens

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

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

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading If a storm approaches, “’e gwine to wedduh;” when it breaks, “’e t’unduh, ’e lightnin’, ’e blow win’, ’e rain.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

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

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

past form of “shuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

be seated

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading If a storm approaches, “’e gwine to wedduh;” when it breaks, “’e t’unduh, ’e lightnin’, ’e blow win’, ’e rain.”

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading If winter comes, “’e freeze,” and in summer weather “’e hot.”

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From this reading If a storm approaches, “’e gwine to wedduh;” when it breaks, “’e t’unduh, ’e lightnin’, ’e blow win’, ’e rain.”

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

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

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

From this reading This “’e” is ever in the Gullah mouth.

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

From this reading If a storm approaches, “’e gwine to wedduh;” when it breaks, “’e t’unduh, ’e lightnin’, ’e blow win’, ’e rain.”

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

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

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

the act of using

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

under normal conditions

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading If winter comes, “’e freeze,” and in summer weather “’e hot.”

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From this reading If a storm approaches, “’e gwine to wedduh;” when it breaks, “’e t’unduh, ’e lightnin’, ’e blow win’, ’e rain.”

at the time that

From this reading If a storm approaches, “’e gwine to wedduh;” when it breaks, “’e t’unduh, ’e lightnin’, ’e blow win’, ’e rain.”

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading If a storm approaches, “’e gwine to wedduh;” when it breaks, “’e t’unduh, ’e lightnin’, ’e blow win’, ’e rain.”

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading If winter comes, “’e freeze,” and in summer weather “’e hot.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Following “uh” in frequency of occurrence comes “’e,” a contraction of he, she (but used also for it)--usually pronounced as “ee” in see, but sometimes approaching “e” in set and “i” in sit; but, without the use of diacritical marks, the exact shading cannot be expressed.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading If a man has shuffled off this mortal coil, “’e dead;” if a fruitful woman has blessed the earth, “’e hab chile;” if the dusky infant cries out upon the world, “’e cry;” if a mule be too free with her hindlegs, “’e kick.”