Chapter XI

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

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading Thus did the African commune with himself, as he made his way carefully from the lake and its phantom-like island.

later than; following

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

(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 Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

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

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

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

From this reading Thus did the African commune with himself, as he made his way carefully from the lake and its phantom-like island.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

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

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Not until he was far from it, did he pause, look around, and ask himself what was the best thing for him to do.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

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From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

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

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Not until he was far from it, did he pause, look around, and ask himself what was the best thing for him to do.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

a youthful male person

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Thus did the African commune with himself, as he made his way carefully from the lake and its phantom-like island.

used affectionately to refer to an eccentric but amusing old man

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

the smallest administrative district of several European countries

From this reading Thus did the African commune with himself, as he made his way carefully from the lake and its phantom-like island.

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

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

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

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

a digital tape recording of sound

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

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

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Thus did the African commune with himself, as he made his way carefully from the lake and its phantom-like island.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Not until he was far from it, did he pause, look around, and ask himself what was the best thing for him to do.

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

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

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

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

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

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

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

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

an old word for “before”

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Not until he was far from it, did he pause, look around, and ask himself what was the best thing for him to do.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

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

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

your parents

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Thus did the African commune with himself, as he made his way carefully from the lake and its phantom-like island.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

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

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

a farewell remark

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

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

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

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

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Thus did the African commune with himself, as he made his way carefully from the lake and its phantom-like island.

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

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

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

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

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From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

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

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

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

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

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

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

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

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

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

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Not until he was far from it, did he pause, look around, and ask himself what was the best thing for him to do.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Thus did the African commune with himself, as he made his way carefully from the lake and its phantom-like island.

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

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Thus did the African commune with himself, as he made his way carefully from the lake and its phantom-like island.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

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

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Not until he was far from it, did he pause, look around, and ask himself what was the best thing for him to do.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Thus did the African commune with himself, as he made his way carefully from the lake and its phantom-like island.

engage in

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

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

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

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

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not until he was far from it, did he pause, look around, and ask himself what was the best thing for him to do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

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

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

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

From this reading Not until he was far from it, did he pause, look around, and ask himself what was the best thing for him to do.

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From this reading Thus did the African commune with himself, as he made his way carefully from the lake and its phantom-like island.

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

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

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

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

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

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

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

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

plural of “spook” — someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

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

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

a special situation

From this reading Not until he was far from it, did he pause, look around, and ask himself what was the best thing for him to do.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus did the African commune with himself, as he made his way carefully from the lake and its phantom-like island.

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From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

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

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

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From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

up to a particular time

From this reading Not until he was far from it, did he pause, look around, and ask himself what was the best thing for him to do.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

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

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Thus did the African commune with himself, as he made his way carefully from the lake and its phantom-like island.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Not until he was far from it, did he pause, look around, and ask himself what was the best thing for him to do.

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

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

at the time that

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

during the time that

From this reading Beats all natur’ how queer some folks be; I don’t care much for darkeys, whedder dey be red or black, while he does; but when _spooks_ is around, I ’fers to be ’scused, while he don’t.”

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

From this reading “I doesn’t care ’tic’larly ’bout gittin’ ’quainted wid any _spooks_,” muttered Jim Tubbs, after bidding good-bye to George Inwood, as the latter started on his reconnoisance of the Enchanted Island.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thus did the African commune with himself, as he made his way carefully from the lake and its phantom-like island.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading “Dat ’ere George was always a fearsome boy eber since he was a little codger, dat used to ride de hosses at home in ole New York--nebber could make him b’lebe any stories about ghosts, an’ hobblegoblins, an’ spooks.