Chapter III · Sammy Pinkney in Trouble

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

a native or resident of Alaska

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

(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 Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

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

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Uncle Rufus suffered from what he called a "misery" in his back that made it difficult for him to stoop to weed the small plants in the garden.

with no effort to conceal

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

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

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides the lawns and the flower gardens to care for, there was a good-sized vegetable garden to weed and to hoe.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus suffered from what he called a "misery" in his back that made it difficult for him to stoop to weed the small plants in the garden.

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

From this reading Besides the lawns and the flower gardens to care for, there was a good-sized vegetable garden to weed and to hoe.

plural of “chore” — a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

the size of something as given by the distance around it

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

the specified day of the month

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

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

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Uncle Rufus suffered from what he called a "misery" in his back that made it difficult for him to stoop to weed the small plants in the garden.

-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

divisible by two

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

a servant employed to do a variety of jobs

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Besides the lawns and the flower gardens to care for, there was a good-sized vegetable garden to weed and to hoe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Besides the lawns and the flower gardens to care for, there was a good-sized vegetable garden to weed and to hoe.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Uncle Rufus suffered from what he called a "misery" in his back that made it difficult for him to stoop to weed the small plants in the garden.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Besides the lawns and the flower gardens to care for, there was a good-sized vegetable garden to weed and to hoe.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Besides the lawns and the flower gardens to care for, there was a good-sized vegetable garden to weed and to hoe.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

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From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

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

From this reading Besides the lawns and the flower gardens to care for, there was a good-sized vegetable garden to weed and to hoe.

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus suffered from what he called a "misery" in his back that made it difficult for him to stoop to weed the small plants in the garden.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus suffered from what he called a "misery" in his back that made it difficult for him to stoop to weed the small plants in the garden.

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

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle

From this reading Besides the lawns and the flower gardens to care for, there was a good-sized vegetable garden to weed and to hoe.

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

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

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Uncle Rufus suffered from what he called a "misery" in his back that made it difficult for him to stoop to weed the small plants in the garden.

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

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading Besides the lawns and the flower gardens to care for, there was a good-sized vegetable garden to weed and to hoe.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Uncle Rufus suffered from what he called a "misery" in his back that made it difficult for him to stoop to weed the small plants in the garden.

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading Uncle Rufus suffered from what he called a "misery" in his back that made it difficult for him to stoop to weed the small plants in the garden.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading And those chores were multitudinous.

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From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

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

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

something you have to do

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Uncle Rufus suffered from what he called a "misery" in his back that made it difficult for him to stoop to weed the small plants in the garden.

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

reflecting light

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus suffered from what he called a "misery" in his back that made it difficult for him to stoop to weed the small plants in the garden.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

not in physical motion

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading Uncle Rufus suffered from what he called a "misery" in his back that made it difficult for him to stoop to weed the small plants in the garden.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Uncle Rufus suffered from what he called a "misery" in his back that made it difficult for him to stoop to weed the small plants in the garden.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Besides the lawns and the flower gardens to care for, there was a good-sized vegetable garden to weed and to hoe.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading And those chores were multitudinous.

three of four equal parts

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

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

From this reading Aided by Neale O'Neil (who still insisted on earning a part of his own support in spite of the fact that Mr. Jim O'Neil, his father, expected in time to be an Alaskan millionaire gold-miner), Uncle Rufus did all of the chores about the place.

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading Besides the lawns and the flower gardens to care for, there was a good-sized vegetable garden to weed and to hoe.

precisely as stated

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

any plant that crowds out cultivated plants

From this reading Besides the lawns and the flower gardens to care for, there was a good-sized vegetable garden to weed and to hoe.

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

From this reading And those chores were multitudinous.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Uncle Rufus suffered from what he called a "misery" in his back that made it difficult for him to stoop to weed the small plants in the garden.

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

a Caucasian

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

which person or people

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading Uncle Rufus, who was general factotum about the old Corner House and even acted as butler on "date and state occasions," was a very brown man with a shiny bald crown around three-quarters of the circumference of which was a hedge of white wool.