Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

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

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

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

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of _The Prodigal Judge_, etc.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

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

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

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

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading On these occasions Mr. Shrimplin inclined to a certain sad conservatism as he discussed with his son those events of the week last passed which had left their impress on his mind.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

under normal conditions

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes

From this reading On these occasions Mr. Shrimplin inclined to a certain sad conservatism as he discussed with his son those events of the week last passed which had left their impress on his mind.

in a convenient manner

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

a thin crisp wafer made of flour and water with or without leavening and shortening; unsweetened or semisweet

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading On these occasions Mr. Shrimplin inclined to a certain sad conservatism as he discussed with his son those events of the week last passed which had left their impress on his mind.

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

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

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

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

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From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

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

From this reading Author of _The Prodigal Judge_, etc.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading On these occasions Mr. Shrimplin inclined to a certain sad conservatism as he discussed with his son those events of the week last passed which had left their impress on his mind.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

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

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

relating to or covered with or resembling freckles

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

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

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

highest in quality

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

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

From this reading On these occasions Mr. Shrimplin inclined to a certain sad conservatism as he discussed with his son those events of the week last passed which had left their impress on his mind.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

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

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

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

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading On these occasions Mr. Shrimplin inclined to a certain sad conservatism as he discussed with his son those events of the week last passed which had left their impress on his mind.

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

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

covered or protected with or as if with a case

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading On these occasions Mr. Shrimplin inclined to a certain sad conservatism as he discussed with his son those events of the week last passed which had left their impress on his mind.

give free rein to

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

plural of “intimate” — someone to whom private matters are confided

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Author of _The Prodigal Judge_, etc.

and nothing more

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

immediately past

From this reading On these occasions Mr. Shrimplin inclined to a certain sad conservatism as he discussed with his son those events of the week last passed which had left their impress on his mind.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading On these occasions Mr. Shrimplin inclined to a certain sad conservatism as he discussed with his son those events of the week last passed which had left their impress on his mind.

hear with intention

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

plural of “lobe” — (anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

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

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading On these occasions Mr. Shrimplin inclined to a certain sad conservatism as he discussed with his son those events of the week last passed which had left their impress on his mind.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

a form of address for a man

From this reading On these occasions Mr. Shrimplin inclined to a certain sad conservatism as he discussed with his son those events of the week last passed which had left their impress on his mind.

a band around the collar of a garment

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

something you have to do

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of _The Prodigal Judge_, etc.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading On these occasions Mr. Shrimplin inclined to a certain sad conservatism as he discussed with his son those events of the week last passed which had left their impress on his mind.

in a peaceful manner

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

a recklessly extravagant consumer

From this reading Author of _The Prodigal Judge_, etc.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

serving to bring to mind

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading On these occasions Mr. Shrimplin inclined to a certain sad conservatism as he discussed with his son those events of the week last passed which had left their impress on his mind.

fine particles of wood made by sawing wood

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

-ing form of “saw” — cut with a saw

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

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

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

disparaging terms for small people

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

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

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

be seated

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

a male human offspring

From this reading On these occasions Mr. Shrimplin inclined to a certain sad conservatism as he discussed with his son those events of the week last passed which had left their impress on his mind.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

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

From this reading Author of _The Prodigal Judge_, etc.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On these occasions Mr. Shrimplin inclined to a certain sad conservatism as he discussed with his son those events of the week last passed which had left their impress on his mind.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

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

From this reading On these occasions Mr. Shrimplin inclined to a certain sad conservatism as he discussed with his son those events of the week last passed which had left their impress on his mind.

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

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

one of the digits of the foot

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

not conforming to accepted rules or standards

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

get undressed

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

precisely as stated

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

in a vivid manner

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

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

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading On these occasions Mr. Shrimplin inclined to a certain sad conservatism as he discussed with his son those events of the week last passed which had left their impress on his mind.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

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

From this reading On these occasions Mr. Shrimplin inclined to a certain sad conservatism as he discussed with his son those events of the week last passed which had left their impress on his mind.

during the time that

From this reading Custer felt it his greatest privilege to sit of a Sunday morning in his mother's clean and burnished kitchen and, while she washed the breakfast dishes, listen to such reflections as his father might care to indulge in.

a Caucasian

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On these occasions the senior Shrimplin, commonly called Shrimp by his intimates, was the very picture of unconventional ease-taking as he lolled in his chair before the kitchen stove, a cracker box half filled with sawdust conveniently at hand.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading As far back as his memory went Custer could recall vividly these Sunday mornings, with the church bells ringing peacefully beyond the windows of his modest home, and his father in easy undress, just emerged from his weekly bath and pleasantly redolent of strong yellow soap, his feet incased in blue yarn socks--white at toe and heel--and the neckband of his fresh-starched shirt sawing away at the lobes of his freckled ears.