Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

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From this reading Vilet shuah to go up ag'in, an' p'raps de Lawd ud say, 'You kin come too, Aun' Sheba.'"

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

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

From this reading Vilet shuah to go up ag'in, an' p'raps de Lawd ud say, 'You kin come too, Aun' Sheba.'"

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

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Vilet, roused at her grandmother's voice, looked around, and then asked in her plaintive voice, "Whar's daddy?"

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

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

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

From this reading Vilet, roused at her grandmother's voice, looked around, and then asked in her plaintive voice, "Whar's daddy?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Vilet, roused at her grandmother's voice, looked around, and then asked in her plaintive voice, "Whar's daddy?"

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

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

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

a republic in southern South America on the western slopes of the Andes on the south Pacific coast

From this reading "I kin'er feel," she said, "dat ef de yearth is gwine ter swaller us, I'se like ter go down wid dis chile.

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

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Vilet shuah to go up ag'in, an' p'raps de Lawd ud say, 'You kin come too, Aun' Sheba.'"

a state at a particular time

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading Vilet, roused at her grandmother's voice, looked around, and then asked in her plaintive voice, "Whar's daddy?"

a digital tape recording of sound

From this reading "I kin'er feel," she said, "dat ef de yearth is gwine ter swaller us, I'se like ter go down wid dis chile.

a female human offspring

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "I kin'er feel," she said, "dat ef de yearth is gwine ter swaller us, I'se like ter go down wid dis chile.

(Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades

From this reading "I kin'er feel," she said, "dat ef de yearth is gwine ter swaller us, I'se like ter go down wid dis chile.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

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

From this reading "I kin'er feel," she said, "dat ef de yearth is gwine ter swaller us, I'se like ter go down wid dis chile.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "I kin'er feel," she said, "dat ef de yearth is gwine ter swaller us, I'se like ter go down wid dis chile.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

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

From this reading "I kin'er feel," she said, "dat ef de yearth is gwine ter swaller us, I'se like ter go down wid dis chile.

possessive form of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Vilet, roused at her grandmother's voice, looked around, and then asked in her plaintive voice, "Whar's daddy?"

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

From this reading "I kin'er feel," she said, "dat ef de yearth is gwine ter swaller us, I'se like ter go down wid dis chile.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

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

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

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

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

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

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

someone who hunts game

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

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

From this reading "I kin'er feel," she said, "dat ef de yearth is gwine ter swaller us, I'se like ter go down wid dis chile.

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

From this reading "I kin'er feel," she said, "dat ef de yearth is gwine ter swaller us, I'se like ter go down wid dis chile.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

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

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

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

From this reading "I kin'er feel," she said, "dat ef de yearth is gwine ter swaller us, I'se like ter go down wid dis chile.

and nothing more

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

a person having kinship with another or others

From this reading Vilet shuah to go up ag'in, an' p'raps de Lawd ud say, 'You kin come too, Aun' Sheba.'"

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

From this reading "I kin'er feel," she said, "dat ef de yearth is gwine ter swaller us, I'se like ter go down wid dis chile.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

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

From this reading Vilet shuah to go up ag'in, an' p'raps de Lawd ud say, 'You kin come too, Aun' Sheba.'"

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I kin'er feel," she said, "dat ef de yearth is gwine ter swaller us, I'se like ter go down wid dis chile.

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

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Vilet, roused at her grandmother's voice, looked around, and then asked in her plaintive voice, "Whar's daddy?"

Hindu god of death; opposite of Kama

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

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

From this reading Vilet shuah to go up ag'in, an' p'raps de Lawd ud say, 'You kin come too, Aun' Sheba.'"

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

expressing sorrow

From this reading Vilet, roused at her grandmother's voice, looked around, and then asked in her plaintive voice, "Whar's daddy?"

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading Vilet, roused at her grandmother's voice, looked around, and then asked in her plaintive voice, "Whar's daddy?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I kin'er feel," she said, "dat ef de yearth is gwine ter swaller us, I'se like ter go down wid dis chile.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

cut with a saw

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

express in words

From this reading Vilet shuah to go up ag'in, an' p'raps de Lawd ud say, 'You kin come too, Aun' Sheba.'"

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

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

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

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

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

From this reading Vilet shuah to go up ag'in, an' p'raps de Lawd ud say, 'You kin come too, Aun' Sheba.'"

a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

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

From this reading "I kin'er feel," she said, "dat ef de yearth is gwine ter swaller us, I'se like ter go down wid dis chile.

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

From this reading "I kin'er feel," she said, "dat ef de yearth is gwine ter swaller us, I'se like ter go down wid dis chile.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

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

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Vilet, roused at her grandmother's voice, looked around, and then asked in her plaintive voice, "Whar's daddy?"

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

From this reading Vilet shuah to go up ag'in, an' p'raps de Lawd ud say, 'You kin come too, Aun' Sheba.'"

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Vilet shuah to go up ag'in, an' p'raps de Lawd ud say, 'You kin come too, Aun' Sheba.'"

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

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

From this reading Vilet shuah to go up ag'in, an' p'raps de Lawd ud say, 'You kin come too, Aun' Sheba.'"

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

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

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

From this reading Vilet shuah to go up ag'in, an' p'raps de Lawd ud say, 'You kin come too, Aun' Sheba.'"

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I kin'er feel," she said, "dat ef de yearth is gwine ter swaller us, I'se like ter go down wid dis chile.

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

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

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

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

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

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

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

From this reading Vilet, roused at her grandmother's voice, looked around, and then asked in her plaintive voice, "Whar's daddy?"

at the time that

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

in or at the place that

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

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

From this reading "I kin'er feel," she said, "dat ef de yearth is gwine ter swaller us, I'se like ter go down wid dis chile.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The sound of her voice so far restored Uncle Sheba to his normal condition that he was able to creep on his hands and knees to a position just behind his wife, where he crouched as if she were a sort of general protection.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "THE TERROR BY NIGHT" When Aun' Sheba saw that Mara, Mrs. Hunter, and Clancy were among friends, with a physician in attendance, she sat down by her daughter Sissy, and took little Vilet in her lap.

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

From this reading "I kin'er feel," she said, "dat ef de yearth is gwine ter swaller us, I'se like ter go down wid dis chile.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Vilet shuah to go up ag'in, an' p'raps de Lawd ud say, 'You kin come too, Aun' Sheba.'"