Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

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From this reading We'll git things all straightened out afore we start out tew hunt up th' delinquents," and Ham began unpacking his horses.

(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 We'll git things all straightened out afore we start out tew hunt up th' delinquents," and Ham began unpacking his horses.

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

From this reading "Wal, jest dismount an' unpack an' make y'urselves tew home.

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

From this reading We'll git things all straightened out afore we start out tew hunt up th' delinquents," and Ham began unpacking his horses.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But Thure and Bud had to have a look inside the house, before they untied a rope or unbuckled a strap; and, the moment they dismounted, they rushed to the door and entered.

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

From this reading We'll git things all straightened out afore we start out tew hunt up th' delinquents," and Ham began unpacking his horses.

a partially opened flower

From this reading But Thure and Bud had to have a look inside the house, before they untied a rope or unbuckled a strap; and, the moment they dismounted, they rushed to the door and entered.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Thure and Bud had to have a look inside the house, before they untied a rope or unbuckled a strap; and, the moment they dismounted, they rushed to the door and entered.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

plural of “delinquent” — a young offender

From this reading We'll git things all straightened out afore we start out tew hunt up th' delinquents," and Ham began unpacking his horses.

alight from (a horse)

From this reading "Wal, jest dismount an' unpack an' make y'urselves tew home.

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From this reading But Thure and Bud had to have a look inside the house, before they untied a rope or unbuckled a strap; and, the moment they dismounted, they rushed to the door and entered.

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

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

the act of enclosing something inside something else

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading But Thure and Bud had to have a look inside the house, before they untied a rope or unbuckled a strap; and, the moment they dismounted, they rushed to the door and entered.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

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

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

set up or found

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

completed to perfection

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

From this reading We'll git things all straightened out afore we start out tew hunt up th' delinquents," and Ham began unpacking his horses.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

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

From this reading But Thure and Bud had to have a look inside the house, before they untied a rope or unbuckled a strap; and, the moment they dismounted, they rushed to the door and entered.

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading We'll git things all straightened out afore we start out tew hunt up th' delinquents," and Ham began unpacking his horses.

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

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But Thure and Bud had to have a look inside the house, before they untied a rope or unbuckled a strap; and, the moment they dismounted, they rushed to the door and entered.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

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

From this reading We'll git things all straightened out afore we start out tew hunt up th' delinquents," and Ham began unpacking his horses.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Wal, jest dismount an' unpack an' make y'urselves tew home.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading We'll git things all straightened out afore we start out tew hunt up th' delinquents," and Ham began unpacking his horses.

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

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading We'll git things all straightened out afore we start out tew hunt up th' delinquents," and Ham began unpacking his horses.

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

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading But Thure and Bud had to have a look inside the house, before they untied a rope or unbuckled a strap; and, the moment they dismounted, they rushed to the door and entered.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading "Wal, jest dismount an' unpack an' make y'urselves tew home.

and nothing more

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But Thure and Bud had to have a look inside the house, before they untied a rope or unbuckled a strap; and, the moment they dismounted, they rushed to the door and entered.

engage in

From this reading "Wal, jest dismount an' unpack an' make y'urselves tew home.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

a particular point in time

From this reading But Thure and Bud had to have a look inside the house, before they untied a rope or unbuckled a strap; and, the moment they dismounted, they rushed to the door and entered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But Thure and Bud had to have a look inside the house, before they untied a rope or unbuckled a strap; and, the moment they dismounted, they rushed to the door and entered.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading We'll git things all straightened out afore we start out tew hunt up th' delinquents," and Ham began unpacking his horses.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

a strong line

From this reading But Thure and Bud had to have a look inside the house, before they untied a rope or unbuckled a strap; and, the moment they dismounted, they rushed to the door and entered.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

done under pressure

From this reading But Thure and Bud had to have a look inside the house, before they untied a rope or unbuckled a strap; and, the moment they dismounted, they rushed to the door and entered.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

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

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading We'll git things all straightened out afore we start out tew hunt up th' delinquents," and Ham began unpacking his horses.

past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight

From this reading We'll git things all straightened out afore we start out tew hunt up th' delinquents," and Ham began unpacking his horses.

an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

From this reading But Thure and Bud had to have a look inside the house, before they untied a rope or unbuckled a strap; and, the moment they dismounted, they rushed to the door and entered.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

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

From this reading "Wal, jest dismount an' unpack an' make y'urselves tew home.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading We'll git things all straightened out afore we start out tew hunt up th' delinquents," and Ham began unpacking his horses.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

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

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

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

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading We'll git things all straightened out afore we start out tew hunt up th' delinquents," and Ham began unpacking his horses.

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

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

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

From this reading But Thure and Bud had to have a look inside the house, before they untied a rope or unbuckled a strap; and, the moment they dismounted, they rushed to the door and entered.

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

From this reading But Thure and Bud had to have a look inside the house, before they untied a rope or unbuckled a strap; and, the moment they dismounted, they rushed to the door and entered.

the upper part of anything

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

being five more than twenty

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

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

From this reading But Thure and Bud had to have a look inside the house, before they untied a rope or unbuckled a strap; and, the moment they dismounted, they rushed to the door and entered.

remove from its packing

From this reading "Wal, jest dismount an' unpack an' make y'urselves tew home.

-ing form of “unpack” — remove from its packing

From this reading We'll git things all straightened out afore we start out tew hunt up th' delinquents," and Ham began unpacking his horses.

not tied

From this reading But Thure and Bud had to have a look inside the house, before they untied a rope or unbuckled a strap; and, the moment they dismounted, they rushed to the door and entered.

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

From this reading We'll git things all straightened out afore we start out tew hunt up th' delinquents," and Ham began unpacking his horses.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

precisely as stated

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

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

From this reading "Wal, jest dismount an' unpack an' make y'urselves tew home.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

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

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We'll git things all straightened out afore we start out tew hunt up th' delinquents," and Ham began unpacking his horses.

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

From this reading We'll git things all straightened out afore we start out tew hunt up th' delinquents," and Ham began unpacking his horses.

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

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The house was a very rude affair--just four walls of logs, roughly fitted with an ax and laid one on top of the other to a height of seven feet, enclosing a space some twenty-five feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a bark roof, ground floor, a door cut through the logs in the middle of one side, and three windows, one in each side and one in the end opposite the fireplace.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AROUND THE SUPPER TABLE Ham's expectations were fulfilled; for they found the log house vacant, with a sign on the door that read: "BACK ABOUT SUNDOWN."

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

From this reading "Wal, jest dismount an' unpack an' make y'urselves tew home.