Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

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

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "Blamed if I didn't think they was goin' to dance right thar," said the old man.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

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From this reading COULDN'T QUARREL IN PEACE.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading "Blamed if I didn't think they was goin' to dance right thar," said the old man.

deeply religious

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

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From this reading "Blamed if I didn't think they was goin' to dance right thar," said the old man.

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

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

at any time

From this reading Margaret reproved him with her ever industrious eye.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

the organ of sight

From this reading Margaret reproved him with her ever industrious eye.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

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From this reading "Blamed if I didn't think they was goin' to dance right thar," said the old man.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

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

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

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

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

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

From this reading Margaret reproved him with her ever industrious eye.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Margaret reproved him with her ever industrious eye.

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

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

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

From this reading "Blamed if I didn't think they was goin' to dance right thar," said the old man.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Blamed if I didn't think they was goin' to dance right thar," said the old man.

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

From this reading COULDN'T QUARREL IN PEACE.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading Margaret reproved him with her ever industrious eye.

an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

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From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

and nothing more

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

the sound of laughing

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading "Jasper, what makes you wanter talk thatter way?"

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Blamed if I didn't think they was goin' to dance right thar," said the old man.

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From this reading Margaret reproved him with her ever industrious eye.

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From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

treat with contempt

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

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

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading COULDN'T QUARREL IN PEACE.

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From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

an angry dispute

From this reading COULDN'T QUARREL IN PEACE.

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precisely, exactly

From this reading "Blamed if I didn't think they was goin' to dance right thar," said the old man.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Blamed if I didn't think they was goin' to dance right thar," said the old man.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

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

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

past form of “snort” — indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

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From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "Jasper, what makes you wanter talk thatter way?"

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From this reading "Blamed if I didn't think they was goin' to dance right thar," said the old man.

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From this reading "Jasper, what makes you wanter talk thatter way?"

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

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

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

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Blamed if I didn't think they was goin' to dance right thar," said the old man.

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

From this reading "Blamed if I didn't think they was goin' to dance right thar," said the old man.

a person who wants or needs something

From this reading "Jasper, what makes you wanter talk thatter way?"

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

From this reading "Blamed if I didn't think they was goin' to dance right thar," said the old man.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Jasper, what makes you wanter talk thatter way?"

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

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

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

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Jasper, what makes you wanter talk thatter way?"

at the time that

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading When Jim and Mrs. Mayfield were near the door, just before starting for the post-office, she with graceful ceremony and he with the simple grin of devout worship, Old Jasper had stood looking at them, with an expression of mock seriousness; and when they went out, Starbuck slapped his leg and snorted with laughter.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Jasper, what makes you wanter talk thatter way?"