Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

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From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

(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 "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

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

From this reading "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

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

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

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

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

plural of “bearer” — someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

a youthful male person

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

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

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

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

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading I means everything shall be fust-class."

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

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From this reading I means everything shall be fust-class."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

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

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

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

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

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

From this reading "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

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

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

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

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

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

From this reading "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

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From this reading "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

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

From this reading "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

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

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

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

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

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

From this reading No low-downs.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading I means everything shall be fust-class."

the force of workers available

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

an offspring of a black and a white parent

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

not any; not one

From this reading No low-downs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

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

From this reading "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

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

From this reading "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading I means everything shall be fust-class."

a carriage consisting of two wheels and a calash top; drawn by a single horse

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

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

From this reading "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

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

From this reading "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

carry out

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

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

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

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

From this reading "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

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

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

a capacious bag or basket

From this reading "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

precisely as stated

From this reading "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

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

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

at the time that

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

in or at the place that

From this reading A mulatto boy came forward to take charge of the mule, and Jake ushered the minister into the room where the coffin stood, and where were the four men he had asked to be bearers.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading "I s'pose I'd or'ter of had six," he said in a whisper; "but she's so light, four can tote her easy, an' they's all very 'spectable.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SERVICES The blacks were outside the house, and the whites inside, when Jake drove his shay to the door, and the Rev. Mr. Mason alighted, wiping the sweat from his face and looking around with a good deal of curiosity.