Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

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

From this reading Our host and hostess moaned their unbelief.

react verbally

From this reading "Dick, you answer that," exclaimed Harry, reining in half wheeled; "but keep him on his back, if you have to hold him down!"

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Dick, you answer that," exclaimed Harry, reining in half wheeled; "but keep him on his back, if you have to hold him down!"

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "Yes, they're fighting, now, on the edge of town," we said, "but our boys will keep them there."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Yes, they're fighting, now, on the edge of town," we said, "but our boys will keep them there."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

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

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

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

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading On Ferry's chamber floor sounded three measured thumps of his scabbarded sword.

possessive form of “charlotte” — the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

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

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

someone who is a detective

From this reading "Dick, you answer that," exclaimed Harry, reining in half wheeled; "but keep him on his back, if you have to hold him down!"

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Dick, you answer that," exclaimed Harry, reining in half wheeled; "but keep him on his back, if you have to hold him down!"

the boundary of a surface

From this reading "Yes, they're fighting, now, on the edge of town," we said, "but our boys will keep them there."

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

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Dick, you answer that," exclaimed Harry, reining in half wheeled; "but keep him on his back, if you have to hold him down!"

possessive form of “ferry” — a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule

From this reading On Ferry's chamber floor sounded three measured thumps of his scabbarded sword.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading "Yes, they're fighting, now, on the edge of town," we said, "but our boys will keep them there."

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading On Ferry's chamber floor sounded three measured thumps of his scabbarded sword.

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

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "Dick, you answer that," exclaimed Harry, reining in half wheeled; "but keep him on his back, if you have to hold him down!"

someone who plays the harp

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Dick, you answer that," exclaimed Harry, reining in half wheeled; "but keep him on his back, if you have to hold him down!"

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

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

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

From this reading "Dick, you answer that," exclaimed Harry, reining in half wheeled; "but keep him on his back, if you have to hold him down!"

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

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

to hook or entangle

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Dick, you answer that," exclaimed Harry, reining in half wheeled; "but keep him on his back, if you have to hold him down!"

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Our host and hostess moaned their unbelief.

a woman host

From this reading Our host and hostess moaned their unbelief.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

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

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Dick, you answer that," exclaimed Harry, reining in half wheeled; "but keep him on his back, if you have to hold him down!"

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

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Yes, they're fighting, now, on the edge of town," we said, "but our boys will keep them there."

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

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

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

a female domestic

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

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

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading On Ferry's chamber floor sounded three measured thumps of his scabbarded sword.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading Our host and hostess moaned their unbelief.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

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

From this reading "Yes, they're fighting, now, on the edge of town," we said, "but our boys will keep them there."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Yes, they're fighting, now, on the edge of town," we said, "but our boys will keep them there."

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

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Yes, they're fighting, now, on the edge of town," we said, "but our boys will keep them there."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Yes, they're fighting, now, on the edge of town," we said, "but our boys will keep them there."

the owner or manager of a plantation

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

-ing form of “rein” — control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading "Dick, you answer that," exclaimed Harry, reining in half wheeled; "but keep him on his back, if you have to hold him down!"

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Yes, they're fighting, now, on the edge of town," we said, "but our boys will keep them there."

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

From this reading On Ferry's chamber floor sounded three measured thumps of his scabbarded sword.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

a small house where smoke is used to cure meat or fish

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading On Ferry's chamber floor sounded three measured thumps of his scabbarded sword.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading On Ferry's chamber floor sounded three measured thumps of his scabbarded sword.

express in words

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Dick, you answer that," exclaimed Harry, reining in half wheeled; "but keep him on his back, if you have to hold him down!"

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

From this reading "Yes, they're fighting, now, on the edge of town," we said, "but our boys will keep them there."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Our host and hostess moaned their unbelief.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Yes, they're fighting, now, on the edge of town," we said, "but our boys will keep them there."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Yes, they're fighting, now, on the edge of town," we said, "but our boys will keep them there."

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

From this reading "Yes, they're fighting, now, on the edge of town," we said, "but our boys will keep them there."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading On Ferry's chamber floor sounded three measured thumps of his scabbarded sword.

plural of “thump” — a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)

From this reading On Ferry's chamber floor sounded three measured thumps of his scabbarded sword.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

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

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading "Yes, they're fighting, now, on the edge of town," we said, "but our boys will keep them there."

a rejection of belief

From this reading Our host and hostess moaned their unbelief.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Yes, they're fighting, now, on the edge of town," we said, "but our boys will keep them there."

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

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

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

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

having wheels; often used in combination

From this reading "Dick, you answer that," exclaimed Harry, reining in half wheeled; "but keep him on his back, if you have to hold him down!"

in or at the place that

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

during the time that

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Yes, they're fighting, now, on the edge of town," we said, "but our boys will keep them there."

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, they're fighting, now, on the edge of town," we said, "but our boys will keep them there."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "However," added Harry, "I'll go tell the old man to hitch up the little mules and--" "You dawn't need," said Cecile, "'tis done!" and Camille confirmed her word, while the planter and his wife returned to the kitchen yard, where the servants were loading the smokehouse meat into a wagon to hide it in the woods; Miss Harper and Estelle went into the house, summoned by Charlotte's maid.