Chapter III

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

From this reading “Marcelly, she useter go thar a heap, an’ I jes’ up an’ go with Marcelly.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “How do ye know so much about him?” demanded Jepson, surprised.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Marcelly, she useter tote ’em things, whenst they war so powerful pore an’ tormented how ter git along,—roastin’-ears an’ ’taters,—and holped ’em weave some.

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

From this reading “Marcelly, she useter go thar a heap, an’ I jes’ up an’ go with Marcelly.

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

From this reading Marcelly, she useter tote ’em things, whenst they war so powerful pore an’ tormented how ter git along,—roastin’-ears an’ ’taters,—and holped ’em weave some.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading “How do ye know so much about him?” demanded Jepson, surprised.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “How do ye know so much about him?” demanded Jepson, surprised.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Marcelly, she useter tote ’em things, whenst they war so powerful pore an’ tormented how ter git along,—roastin’-ears an’ ’taters,—and holped ’em weave some.

a quad with a square body

From this reading Marcelly, she useter tote ’em things, whenst they war so powerful pore an’ tormented how ter git along,—roastin’-ears an’ ’taters,—and holped ’em weave some.

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

From this reading Marcelly, she useter tote ’em things, whenst they war so powerful pore an’ tormented how ter git along,—roastin’-ears an’ ’taters,—and holped ’em weave some.

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

From this reading “Marcelly, she useter go thar a heap, an’ I jes’ up an’ go with Marcelly.

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

From this reading She war holpin’ ’em weave whenst he kem home.”

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading “Marcelly, she useter go thar a heap, an’ I jes’ up an’ go with Marcelly.

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

From this reading “How do ye know so much about him?” demanded Jepson, surprised.

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From this reading Marcelly, she useter tote ’em things, whenst they war so powerful pore an’ tormented how ter git along,—roastin’-ears an’ ’taters,—and holped ’em weave some.

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From this reading She war holpin’ ’em weave whenst he kem home.”

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She war holpin’ ’em weave whenst he kem home.”

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From this reading “How do ye know so much about him?” demanded Jepson, surprised.

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

From this reading “Marcelly, she useter go thar a heap, an’ I jes’ up an’ go with Marcelly.

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From this reading “How do ye know so much about him?” demanded Jepson, surprised.

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From this reading “Marcelly, she useter go thar a heap, an’ I jes’ up an’ go with Marcelly.

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

From this reading She war holpin’ ’em weave whenst he kem home.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “How do ye know so much about him?” demanded Jepson, surprised.

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From this reading “Marcelly, she useter go thar a heap, an’ I jes’ up an’ go with Marcelly.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “How do ye know so much about him?” demanded Jepson, surprised.

any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas)

From this reading Marcelly, she useter tote ’em things, whenst they war so powerful pore an’ tormented how ter git along,—roastin’-ears an’ ’taters,—and holped ’em weave some.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Marcelly, she useter tote ’em things, whenst they war so powerful pore an’ tormented how ter git along,—roastin’-ears an’ ’taters,—and holped ’em weave some.

the force by which bodies repel one another

From this reading A sudden repulsion seized Teck Jepson.

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From this reading Marcelly, she useter tote ’em things, whenst they war so powerful pore an’ tormented how ter git along,—roastin’-ears an’ ’taters,—and holped ’em weave some.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading A sudden repulsion seized Teck Jepson.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Marcelly, she useter go thar a heap, an’ I jes’ up an’ go with Marcelly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “How do ye know so much about him?” demanded Jepson, surprised.

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

From this reading Marcelly, she useter tote ’em things, whenst they war so powerful pore an’ tormented how ter git along,—roastin’-ears an’ ’taters,—and holped ’em weave some.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading A sudden repulsion seized Teck Jepson.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading “How do ye know so much about him?” demanded Jepson, surprised.

plural of “tater” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading Marcelly, she useter tote ’em things, whenst they war so powerful pore an’ tormented how ter git along,—roastin’-ears an’ ’taters,—and holped ’em weave some.

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From this reading A sudden repulsion seized Teck Jepson.

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

From this reading Marcelly, she useter tote ’em things, whenst they war so powerful pore an’ tormented how ter git along,—roastin’-ears an’ ’taters,—and holped ’em weave some.

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

From this reading “Marcelly, she useter go thar a heap, an’ I jes’ up an’ go with Marcelly.

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

From this reading Marcelly, she useter tote ’em things, whenst they war so powerful pore an’ tormented how ter git along,—roastin’-ears an’ ’taters,—and holped ’em weave some.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Marcelly, she useter tote ’em things, whenst they war so powerful pore an’ tormented how ter git along,—roastin’-ears an’ ’taters,—and holped ’em weave some.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading Marcelly, she useter tote ’em things, whenst they war so powerful pore an’ tormented how ter git along,—roastin’-ears an’ ’taters,—and holped ’em weave some.

a capacious bag or basket

From this reading Marcelly, she useter tote ’em things, whenst they war so powerful pore an’ tormented how ter git along,—roastin’-ears an’ ’taters,—and holped ’em weave some.

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

From this reading “Marcelly, she useter go thar a heap, an’ I jes’ up an’ go with Marcelly.

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From this reading “Marcelly, she useter go thar a heap, an’ I jes’ up an’ go with Marcelly.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Marcelly, she useter tote ’em things, whenst they war so powerful pore an’ tormented how ter git along,—roastin’-ears an’ ’taters,—and holped ’em weave some.

interlace by or as if by weaving

From this reading Marcelly, she useter tote ’em things, whenst they war so powerful pore an’ tormented how ter git along,—roastin’-ears an’ ’taters,—and holped ’em weave some.

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From this reading Marcelly, she useter tote ’em things, whenst they war so powerful pore an’ tormented how ter git along,—roastin’-ears an’ ’taters,—and holped ’em weave some.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Marcelly, she useter go thar a heap, an’ I jes’ up an’ go with Marcelly.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading “How do ye know so much about him?” demanded Jepson, surprised.