Chapter III

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

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

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

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

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

From this reading “Mornin’, neighbor Edwards,” he exclaimed, as Uncle Ruben appeared at the door.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading “I’m so blue it’ll rub off,” replied Uncle Ruben, as he walked out to the fence and rested his arm on the top rail.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

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

From this reading “Mornin’, neighbor Edwards,” he exclaimed, as Uncle Ruben appeared at the door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Mornin’, neighbor Edwards,” he exclaimed, as Uncle Ruben appeared at the door.

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

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

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

From this reading “’Pears to me you look sorter blue, don’t you?”

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

gotten under control

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

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

From this reading “’Pears to me you look sorter blue, don’t you?”

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

From this reading “Mornin’, neighbor Edwards,” he exclaimed, as Uncle Ruben appeared at the door.

American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)

From this reading “Mornin’, neighbor Edwards,” he exclaimed, as Uncle Ruben appeared at the door.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “Mornin’, neighbor Edwards,” he exclaimed, as Uncle Ruben appeared at the door.

enclose with a fence

From this reading “I’m so blue it’ll rub off,” replied Uncle Ruben, as he walked out to the fence and rested his arm on the top rail.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

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

From this reading “Mornin’, neighbor Edwards,” he exclaimed, as Uncle Ruben appeared at the door.

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

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

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

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

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

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

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

From this reading “I’m so blue it’ll rub off,” replied Uncle Ruben, as he walked out to the fence and rested his arm on the top rail.

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

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

a detailed list of all the items in stock

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

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

From this reading “I’m so blue it’ll rub off,” replied Uncle Ruben, as he walked out to the fence and rested his arm on the top rail.

red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading UNCLE RUBEN LEARNS SOMETHING.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “’Pears to me you look sorter blue, don’t you?”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “’Pears to me you look sorter blue, don’t you?”

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

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

From this reading “Mornin’, neighbor Edwards,” he exclaimed, as Uncle Ruben appeared at the door.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading “Mornin’, neighbor Edwards,” he exclaimed, as Uncle Ruben appeared at the door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

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

From this reading “I’m so blue it’ll rub off,” replied Uncle Ruben, as he walked out to the fence and rested his arm on the top rail.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “I’m so blue it’ll rub off,” replied Uncle Ruben, as he walked out to the fence and rested his arm on the top rail.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “I’m so blue it’ll rub off,” replied Uncle Ruben, as he walked out to the fence and rested his arm on the top rail.

plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties

From this reading “’Pears to me you look sorter blue, don’t you?”

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading “I’m so blue it’ll rub off,” replied Uncle Ruben, as he walked out to the fence and rested his arm on the top rail.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “I’m so blue it’ll rub off,” replied Uncle Ruben, as he walked out to the fence and rested his arm on the top rail.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading “I’m so blue it’ll rub off,” replied Uncle Ruben, as he walked out to the fence and rested his arm on the top rail.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

move over something with pressure

From this reading “I’m so blue it’ll rub off,” replied Uncle Ruben, as he walked out to the fence and rested his arm on the top rail.

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

From this reading UNCLE RUBEN LEARNS SOMETHING.

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

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “I’m so blue it’ll rub off,” replied Uncle Ruben, as he walked out to the fence and rested his arm on the top rail.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading UNCLE RUBEN LEARNS SOMETHING.

a clerk who sorts things (as letters at the post office)

From this reading “’Pears to me you look sorter blue, don’t you?”

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

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

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

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

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

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

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

the upper part of anything

From this reading “I’m so blue it’ll rub off,” replied Uncle Ruben, as he walked out to the fence and rested his arm on the top rail.

hard to endure

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

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

From this reading UNCLE RUBEN LEARNS SOMETHING.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

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

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading “I’m so blue it’ll rub off,” replied Uncle Ruben, as he walked out to the fence and rested his arm on the top rail.

migratory

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

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

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

during the time that

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

which person or people

From this reading While Uncle Ruben was wandering about from one room to another, taking a mental inventory of the different articles they contained, and trying to figure up how much ready cash they ought to bring under the auctioneer’s hammer, Jonathan Brown, who was one of the selectmen, stopped his horse in front of the barn, and hailed the house.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “’Pears to me you look sorter blue, don’t you?”