Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

later than; following

From this reading It was a fine game, however, to pretend that Uncle Jonah was "after them," and so Andy and Hortense ran and hid whenever Uncle Jonah came in sight.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading One afternoon they were seated in the grape arbor enjoying the early grapes, which were forbidden, when Uncle Jonah suddenly appeared.

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

From this reading "I seed yo'," Uncle Jonah called, "an' I's gwine tell yo' Gran'pap."

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

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

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

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading One afternoon they were seated in the grape arbor enjoying the early grapes, which were forbidden, when Uncle Jonah suddenly appeared.

tree (as opposed to shrub)

From this reading One afternoon they were seated in the grape arbor enjoying the early grapes, which were forbidden, when Uncle Jonah suddenly appeared.

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

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "I seed yo'," Uncle Jonah called, "an' I's gwine tell yo' Gran'pap."

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

From this reading It was a fine game, however, to pretend that Uncle Jonah was "after them," and so Andy and Hortense ran and hid whenever Uncle Jonah came in sight.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading One afternoon they were seated in the grape arbor enjoying the early grapes, which were forbidden, when Uncle Jonah suddenly appeared.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading One afternoon they were seated in the grape arbor enjoying the early grapes, which were forbidden, when Uncle Jonah suddenly appeared.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading The only way to escape was through the vines and lattice, a tight squeeze, and Uncle Jonah nearly had them.

at any time

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It was a fine game, however, to pretend that Uncle Jonah was "after them," and so Andy and Hortense ran and hid whenever Uncle Jonah came in sight.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading One afternoon they were seated in the grape arbor enjoying the early grapes, which were forbidden, when Uncle Jonah suddenly appeared.

set up or found

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading It was a fine game, however, to pretend that Uncle Jonah was "after them," and so Andy and Hortense ran and hid whenever Uncle Jonah came in sight.

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

From this reading "I seed yo'," Uncle Jonah called, "an' I's gwine tell yo' Gran'pap."

any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters

From this reading One afternoon they were seated in the grape arbor enjoying the early grapes, which were forbidden, when Uncle Jonah suddenly appeared.

plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters

From this reading One afternoon they were seated in the grape arbor enjoying the early grapes, which were forbidden, when Uncle Jonah suddenly appeared.

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

From this reading "I seed yo'," Uncle Jonah called, "an' I's gwine tell yo' Gran'pap."

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

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

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

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading It was a fine game, however, to pretend that Uncle Jonah was "after them," and so Andy and Hortense ran and hid whenever Uncle Jonah came in sight.

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

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

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

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

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

From this reading It was a fine game, however, to pretend that Uncle Jonah was "after them," and so Andy and Hortense ran and hid whenever Uncle Jonah came in sight.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was a fine game, however, to pretend that Uncle Jonah was "after them," and so Andy and Hortense ran and hid whenever Uncle Jonah came in sight.

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

From this reading "I seed yo'," Uncle Jonah called, "an' I's gwine tell yo' Gran'pap."

possessive form of “i” — a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)

From this reading "I seed yo'," Uncle Jonah called, "an' I's gwine tell yo' Gran'pap."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

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

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

(Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions

From this reading The only way to escape was through the vines and lattice, a tight squeeze, and Uncle Jonah nearly had them.

yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The only way to escape was through the vines and lattice, a tight squeeze, and Uncle Jonah nearly had them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One afternoon they were seated in the grape arbor enjoying the early grapes, which were forbidden, when Uncle Jonah suddenly appeared.

and nothing more

From this reading The only way to escape was through the vines and lattice, a tight squeeze, and Uncle Jonah nearly had them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

make believe with the intent to deceive

From this reading It was a fine game, however, to pretend that Uncle Jonah was "after them," and so Andy and Hortense ran and hid whenever Uncle Jonah came in sight.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading It was a fine game, however, to pretend that Uncle Jonah was "after them," and so Andy and Hortense ran and hid whenever Uncle Jonah came in sight.

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

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

a person suffering with rheumatism

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading One afternoon they were seated in the grape arbor enjoying the early grapes, which were forbidden, when Uncle Jonah suddenly appeared.

a small hard fruit

From this reading "I seed yo'," Uncle Jonah called, "an' I's gwine tell yo' Gran'pap."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading It was a fine game, however, to pretend that Uncle Jonah was "after them," and so Andy and Hortense ran and hid whenever Uncle Jonah came in sight.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was a fine game, however, to pretend that Uncle Jonah was "after them," and so Andy and Hortense ran and hid whenever Uncle Jonah came in sight.

to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

From this reading The only way to escape was through the vines and lattice, a tight squeeze, and Uncle Jonah nearly had them.

a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading One afternoon they were seated in the grape arbor enjoying the early grapes, which were forbidden, when Uncle Jonah suddenly appeared.

express in words

From this reading "I seed yo'," Uncle Jonah called, "an' I's gwine tell yo' Gran'pap."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

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

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was a fine game, however, to pretend that Uncle Jonah was "after them," and so Andy and Hortense ran and hid whenever Uncle Jonah came in sight.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One afternoon they were seated in the grape arbor enjoying the early grapes, which were forbidden, when Uncle Jonah suddenly appeared.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The only way to escape was through the vines and lattice, a tight squeeze, and Uncle Jonah nearly had them.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading The only way to escape was through the vines and lattice, a tight squeeze, and Uncle Jonah nearly had them.

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

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

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

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

precisely as stated

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading The only way to escape was through the vines and lattice, a tight squeeze, and Uncle Jonah nearly had them.

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

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The only way to escape was through the vines and lattice, a tight squeeze, and Uncle Jonah nearly had them.

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

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

at the time that

From this reading One afternoon they were seated in the grape arbor enjoying the early grapes, which were forbidden, when Uncle Jonah suddenly appeared.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading It was a fine game, however, to pretend that Uncle Jonah was "after them," and so Andy and Hortense ran and hid whenever Uncle Jonah came in sight.

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

From this reading One afternoon they were seated in the grape arbor enjoying the early grapes, which were forbidden, when Uncle Jonah suddenly appeared.

which person or people

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

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

From this reading "_The sky was lemon colored, and the trees were dark red._" Uncle Jonah had declared he would trounce Andy if ever he found him in the orchard or the barn, but as Uncle Jonah was very rheumatic and had to hobble about his work, it seemed unlikely that he would ever catch Andy, who was as fleet as a squirrel.

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

From this reading "I seed yo'," Uncle Jonah called, "an' I's gwine tell yo' Gran'pap."