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 SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

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From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "He has always seemed so rugged."

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

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

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

From this reading "If it wasn't for his puttin' away jest as many victuals as usual I'd sartain sure think he was sickenin' for something."

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "If it wasn't for his puttin' away jest as many victuals as usual I'd sartain sure think he was sickenin' for something."

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

From this reading I hope Uncle Jason isn't going to be ill," Janice said sympathetically.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

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

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

inflected form of “fan” — strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "If it wasn't for his puttin' away jest as many victuals as usual I'd sartain sure think he was sickenin' for something."

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From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

the act of departing

From this reading I hope Uncle Jason isn't going to be ill," Janice said sympathetically.

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

From this reading "He has always seemed so rugged."

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

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

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

From this reading "If it wasn't for his puttin' away jest as many victuals as usual I'd sartain sure think he was sickenin' for something."

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I hope Uncle Jason isn't going to be ill," Janice said sympathetically.

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

From this reading I hope Uncle Jason isn't going to be ill," Janice said sympathetically.

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From this reading "If it wasn't for his puttin' away jest as many victuals as usual I'd sartain sure think he was sickenin' for something."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If it wasn't for his puttin' away jest as many victuals as usual I'd sartain sure think he was sickenin' for something."

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading I hope Uncle Jason isn't going to be ill," Janice said sympathetically.

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

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

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

From this reading I hope Uncle Jason isn't going to be ill," Janice said sympathetically.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "If it wasn't for his puttin' away jest as many victuals as usual I'd sartain sure think he was sickenin' for something."

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From this reading I hope Uncle Jason isn't going to be ill," Janice said sympathetically.

(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading "If it wasn't for his puttin' away jest as many victuals as usual I'd sartain sure think he was sickenin' for something."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

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 "If it wasn't for his puttin' away jest as many victuals as usual I'd sartain sure think he was sickenin' for something."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

in an uninterestingly ponderous manner

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

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

From this reading "If it wasn't for his puttin' away jest as many victuals as usual I'd sartain sure think he was sickenin' for something."

precisely, exactly

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

originally a British youth subculture that evolved out of the teddy boys in the 1960s; wore black leather jackets and jeans and boots; had greased hair and rode motorcycles and listened to rock'n'roll; were largely unskilled manual laborers

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading "He has always seemed so rugged."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I hope Uncle Jason isn't going to be ill," Janice said sympathetically.

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

From this reading "If it wasn't for his puttin' away jest as many victuals as usual I'd sartain sure think he was sickenin' for something."

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

From this reading "He has always seemed so rugged."

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

From this reading "If it wasn't for his puttin' away jest as many victuals as usual I'd sartain sure think he was sickenin' for something."

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "He has always seemed so rugged."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "If it wasn't for his puttin' away jest as many victuals as usual I'd sartain sure think he was sickenin' for something."

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

with respect to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading I hope Uncle Jason isn't going to be ill," Janice said sympathetically.

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

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "If it wasn't for his puttin' away jest as many victuals as usual I'd sartain sure think he was sickenin' for something."

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

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

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

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading "If it wasn't for his puttin' away jest as many victuals as usual I'd sartain sure think he was sickenin' for something."

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading "If it wasn't for his puttin' away jest as many victuals as usual I'd sartain sure think he was sickenin' for something."

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.

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

From this reading "If it wasn't for his puttin' away jest as many victuals as usual I'd sartain sure think he was sickenin' for something."

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

From this reading "If it wasn't for his puttin' away jest as many victuals as usual I'd sartain sure think he was sickenin' for something."

in the company of; together with

From this reading SOMETHING TROUBLES UNCLE JASON "He don't look right and he don't sleep right," complained Aunt Almira Day, swinging to and fro ponderously in one of the porch rockers and fanning herself vigorously with a folded copy of the _Fireside Favorite_.