Chapter XX

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

From this reading CASTING OF NETS DICK was awakened out of a sound sleep the next morning by a loud banging on his door.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Wait a minute, Uncle, and I’ll see what it’s about,” and Dick, going inside his room, plumped himself down on the edge of his bed and tore open the note.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

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

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

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

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

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

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

react verbally

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

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

From this reading As he spoke he handed Dick a sealed envelope and a small package.

aroused or activated

From this reading CASTING OF NETS DICK was awakened out of a sound sleep the next morning by a loud banging on his door.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

a continuing very loud noise

From this reading CASTING OF NETS DICK was awakened out of a sound sleep the next morning by a loud banging on his door.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CASTING OF NETS DICK was awakened out of a sound sleep the next morning by a loud banging on his door.

object formed by a mold

From this reading CASTING OF NETS DICK was awakened out of a sound sleep the next morning by a loud banging on his door.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

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

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

someone who is a detective

From this reading CASTING OF NETS DICK was awakened out of a sound sleep the next morning by a loud banging on his door.

(Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

a troubler who interrupts or interferes with peace and quiet; someone who causes disorder and commotion

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

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

From this reading CASTING OF NETS DICK was awakened out of a sound sleep the next morning by a loud banging on his door.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Wait a minute, Uncle, and I’ll see what it’s about,” and Dick, going inside his room, plumped himself down on the edge of his bed and tore open the note.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading “Wait a minute, Uncle, and I’ll see what it’s about,” and Dick, going inside his room, plumped himself down on the edge of his bed and tore open the note.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading As he spoke he handed Dick a sealed envelope and a small package.

an officer holding the rank of major or lieutenant colonel or colonel

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

the act of departing

From this reading “Wait a minute, Uncle, and I’ll see what it’s about,” and Dick, going inside his room, plumped himself down on the edge of his bed and tore open the note.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading As he spoke he handed Dick a sealed envelope and a small package.

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

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “Wait a minute, Uncle, and I’ll see what it’s about,” and Dick, going inside his room, plumped himself down on the edge of his bed and tore open the note.

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

From this reading CASTING OF NETS DICK was awakened out of a sound sleep the next morning by a loud banging on his door.

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

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

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

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

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

From this reading “Wait a minute, Uncle, and I’ll see what it’s about,” and Dick, going inside his room, plumped himself down on the edge of his bed and tore open the note.

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

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading “Wait a minute, Uncle, and I’ll see what it’s about,” and Dick, going inside his room, plumped himself down on the edge of his bed and tore open the note.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

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

From this reading “Wait a minute, Uncle, and I’ll see what it’s about,” and Dick, going inside his room, plumped himself down on the edge of his bed and tore open the note.

past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

the hole where a key is inserted

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading CASTING OF NETS DICK was awakened out of a sound sleep the next morning by a loud banging on his door.

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

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading “Wait a minute, Uncle, and I’ll see what it’s about,” and Dick, going inside his room, plumped himself down on the edge of his bed and tore open the note.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading CASTING OF NETS DICK was awakened out of a sound sleep the next morning by a loud banging on his door.

plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading CASTING OF NETS DICK was awakened out of a sound sleep the next morning by a loud banging on his door.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading CASTING OF NETS DICK was awakened out of a sound sleep the next morning by a loud banging on his door.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

a brief written record

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CASTING OF NETS DICK was awakened out of a sound sleep the next morning by a loud banging on his door.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CASTING OF NETS DICK was awakened out of a sound sleep the next morning by a loud banging on his door.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading CASTING OF NETS DICK was awakened out of a sound sleep the next morning by a loud banging on his door.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading As he spoke he handed Dick a sealed envelope and a small package.

accept an excuse for

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

past form of “plump” — drop sharply

From this reading “Wait a minute, Uncle, and I’ll see what it’s about,” and Dick, going inside his room, plumped himself down on the edge of his bed and tore open the note.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

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

From this reading “Wait a minute, Uncle, and I’ll see what it’s about,” and Dick, going inside his room, plumped himself down on the edge of his bed and tore open the note.

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

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

thrown together in a disorderly fashion

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

(usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

established irrevocably

From this reading As he spoke he handed Dick a sealed envelope and a small package.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Wait a minute, Uncle, and I’ll see what it’s about,” and Dick, going inside his room, plumped himself down on the edge of his bed and tore open the note.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

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

From this reading CASTING OF NETS DICK was awakened out of a sound sleep the next morning by a loud banging on his door.

in a sleepy manner

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As he spoke he handed Dick a sealed envelope and a small package.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading CASTING OF NETS DICK was awakened out of a sound sleep the next morning by a loud banging on his door.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading As he spoke he handed Dick a sealed envelope and a small package.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

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

From this reading CASTING OF NETS DICK was awakened out of a sound sleep the next morning by a loud banging on his door.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading “Wait a minute, Uncle, and I’ll see what it’s about,” and Dick, going inside his room, plumped himself down on the edge of his bed and tore open the note.

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

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

not firmly fastened or secured

From this reading “Come in,” he shouted, sleepily; then, realizing that the disturber of his peace could not crawl through the keyhole, he scrambled out of bed, unlocked the door and jerked it open.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading “Wait a minute, Uncle, and I’ll see what it’s about,” and Dick, going inside his room, plumped himself down on the edge of his bed and tore open the note.

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

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”

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

From this reading CASTING OF NETS DICK was awakened out of a sound sleep the next morning by a loud banging on his door.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Wait a minute, Uncle, and I’ll see what it’s about,” and Dick, going inside his room, plumped himself down on the edge of his bed and tore open the note.

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

From this reading “I ax yo’ pardon, Marse Dick,” said Uncle Andy, bowing and scraping on the threshold, “but dis hyer note done come fo’ yo’, an’ de bearer am waitin’ fo’ an answer, sah.”