Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

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

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The Colonel, becoming impatient, was on the point of going to look for it, when the door burst open and Solomon appeared empty-handed, every hair on his woolly head pointing a different direction.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading We waited some time but no supper arrived.

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

From this reading As is often the case in Southern plantation houses the kitchen was under a separate roof from the main house, and connected with it by a long open gallery.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading The Colonel, becoming impatient, was on the point of going to look for it, when the door burst open and Solomon appeared empty-handed, every hair on his woolly head pointing a different direction.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading The Colonel, becoming impatient, was on the point of going to look for it, when the door burst open and Solomon appeared empty-handed, every hair on his woolly head pointing a different direction.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We waited some time but no supper arrived.

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

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As is often the case in Southern plantation houses the kitchen was under a separate roof from the main house, and connected with it by a long open gallery.

an occurrence of something

From this reading As is often the case in Southern plantation houses the kitchen was under a separate roof from the main house, and connected with it by a long open gallery.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading The Colonel, becoming impatient, was on the point of going to look for it, when the door burst open and Solomon appeared empty-handed, every hair on his woolly head pointing a different direction.

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

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

being joined in close association

From this reading As is often the case in Southern plantation houses the kitchen was under a separate roof from the main house, and connected with it by a long open gallery.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The Colonel, becoming impatient, was on the point of going to look for it, when the door burst open and Solomon appeared empty-handed, every hair on his woolly head pointing a different direction.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The Colonel, becoming impatient, was on the point of going to look for it, when the door burst open and Solomon appeared empty-handed, every hair on his woolly head pointing a different direction.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

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

From this reading The Colonel, becoming impatient, was on the point of going to look for it, when the door burst open and Solomon appeared empty-handed, every hair on his woolly head pointing a different direction.

having acquired or gained nothing

From this reading The Colonel, becoming impatient, was on the point of going to look for it, when the door burst open and Solomon appeared empty-handed, every hair on his woolly head pointing a different direction.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The Colonel, becoming impatient, was on the point of going to look for it, when the door burst open and Solomon appeared empty-handed, every hair on his woolly head pointing a different direction.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Colonel, becoming impatient, was on the point of going to look for it, when the door burst open and Solomon appeared empty-handed, every hair on his woolly head pointing a different direction.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading As is often the case in Southern plantation houses the kitchen was under a separate roof from the main house, and connected with it by a long open gallery.

the act of departing

From this reading The Colonel, becoming impatient, was on the point of going to look for it, when the door burst open and Solomon appeared empty-handed, every hair on his woolly head pointing a different direction.

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

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

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From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

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

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading The Colonel, becoming impatient, was on the point of going to look for it, when the door burst open and Solomon appeared empty-handed, every hair on his woolly head pointing a different direction.

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

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The Colonel, becoming impatient, was on the point of going to look for it, when the door burst open and Solomon appeared empty-handed, every hair on his woolly head pointing a different direction.

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

From this reading The Colonel, becoming impatient, was on the point of going to look for it, when the door burst open and Solomon appeared empty-handed, every hair on his woolly head pointing a different direction.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

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

From this reading As is often the case in Southern plantation houses the kitchen was under a separate roof from the main house, and connected with it by a long open gallery.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading As is often the case in Southern plantation houses the kitchen was under a separate roof from the main house, and connected with it by a long open gallery.

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

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading The Colonel, becoming impatient, was on the point of going to look for it, when the door burst open and Solomon appeared empty-handed, every hair on his woolly head pointing a different direction.

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

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

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

From this reading As is often the case in Southern plantation houses the kitchen was under a separate roof from the main house, and connected with it by a long open gallery.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As is often the case in Southern plantation houses the kitchen was under a separate roof from the main house, and connected with it by a long open gallery.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

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 As is often the case in Southern plantation houses the kitchen was under a separate roof from the main house, and connected with it by a long open gallery.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The Colonel, becoming impatient, was on the point of going to look for it, when the door burst open and Solomon appeared empty-handed, every hair on his woolly head pointing a different direction.

most important element

From this reading As is often the case in Southern plantation houses the kitchen was under a separate roof from the main house, and connected with it by a long open gallery.

engage in

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

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

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

not any; not one

From this reading We waited some time but no supper arrived.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

many times at short intervals

From this reading As is often the case in Southern plantation houses the kitchen was under a separate roof from the main house, and connected with it by a long open gallery.

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

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading As is often the case in Southern plantation houses the kitchen was under a separate roof from the main house, and connected with it by a long open gallery.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading As is often the case in Southern plantation houses the kitchen was under a separate roof from the main house, and connected with it by a long open gallery.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The Colonel, becoming impatient, was on the point of going to look for it, when the door burst open and Solomon appeared empty-handed, every hair on his woolly head pointing a different direction.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading The Colonel, becoming impatient, was on the point of going to look for it, when the door burst open and Solomon appeared empty-handed, every hair on his woolly head pointing a different direction.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

a result

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

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

From this reading As is often the case in Southern plantation houses the kitchen was under a separate roof from the main house, and connected with it by a long open gallery.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading As is often the case in Southern plantation houses the kitchen was under a separate roof from the main house, and connected with it by a long open gallery.

A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

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

From this reading We waited some time but no supper arrived.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading As is often the case in Southern plantation houses the kitchen was under a separate roof from the main house, and connected with it by a long open gallery.

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

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

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

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We waited some time but no supper arrived.

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

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading As is often the case in Southern plantation houses the kitchen was under a separate roof from the main house, and connected with it by a long open gallery.

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

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading We waited some time but no supper arrived.

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

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.

at the time that

From this reading The Colonel, becoming impatient, was on the point of going to look for it, when the door burst open and Solomon appeared empty-handed, every hair on his woolly head pointing a different direction.

during the time that

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As is often the case in Southern plantation houses the kitchen was under a separate roof from the main house, and connected with it by a long open gallery.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading In response to the invitation of Solomon, the old negro butler, we seated ourselves at the table and commenced on the cold dishes before us, while he withdrew to bring in the hot things from the kitchen.

having a fluffy character or appearance

From this reading The Colonel, becoming impatient, was on the point of going to look for it, when the door burst open and Solomon appeared empty-handed, every hair on his woolly head pointing a different direction.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading I MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HA'NT We had a sensation at supper that night, and I commenced to realize that I was a good many miles from New York.