Chapter VIII

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

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Go in an’ go to bed, atter ye’ve had a squar’ meal, an’ don’t say nothin’ about pay ontel times is better fer ye.

past form of “accost” — speak to someone

From this reading That worthy stood quizzically regarding the young man, as the latter accosted him, and explained his almost penniless plight.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading That worthy stood quizzically regarding the young man, as the latter accosted him, and explained his almost penniless plight.

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

From this reading “Ye’re plumb wore out, an’ I can see it,” said he.

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

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

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

From this reading Joslin knew the proprietor, commonly known as Old Man Bent.

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From this reading “Go in an’ go to bed, atter ye’ve had a squar’ meal, an’ don’t say nothin’ about pay ontel times is better fer ye.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading “Go in an’ go to bed, atter ye’ve had a squar’ meal, an’ don’t say nothin’ about pay ontel times is better fer ye.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Joslin knew the proprietor, commonly known as Old Man Bent.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “Go in an’ go to bed, atter ye’ve had a squar’ meal, an’ don’t say nothin’ about pay ontel times is better fer ye.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Ye’re plumb wore out, an’ I can see it,” said he.

under normal conditions

From this reading Joslin knew the proprietor, commonly known as Old Man Bent.

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From this reading “Go in an’ go to bed, atter ye’ve had a squar’ meal, an’ don’t say nothin’ about pay ontel times is better fer ye.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading That worthy stood quizzically regarding the young man, as the latter accosted him, and explained his almost penniless plight.

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From this reading “Go in an’ go to bed, atter ye’ve had a squar’ meal, an’ don’t say nothin’ about pay ontel times is better fer ye.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Go in an’ go to bed, atter ye’ve had a squar’ meal, an’ don’t say nothin’ about pay ontel times is better fer ye.

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

From this reading “Go in an’ go to bed, atter ye’ve had a squar’ meal, an’ don’t say nothin’ about pay ontel times is better fer ye.

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From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

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

From this reading “Ye’re plumb wore out, an’ I can see it,” said he.

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

From this reading That worthy stood quizzically regarding the young man, as the latter accosted him, and explained his almost penniless plight.

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

From this reading That worthy stood quizzically regarding the young man, as the latter accosted him, and explained his almost penniless plight.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

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

From this reading “Ye’re plumb wore out, an’ I can see it,” said he.

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

From this reading “Go in an’ go to bed, atter ye’ve had a squar’ meal, an’ don’t say nothin’ about pay ontel times is better fer ye.

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

From this reading “Go in an’ go to bed, atter ye’ve had a squar’ meal, an’ don’t say nothin’ about pay ontel times is better fer ye.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Ye’re plumb wore out, an’ I can see it,” said he.

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

From this reading Joslin knew the proprietor, commonly known as Old Man Bent.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Joslin knew the proprietor, commonly known as Old Man Bent.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Joslin knew the proprietor, commonly known as Old Man Bent.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading That worthy stood quizzically regarding the young man, as the latter accosted him, and explained his almost penniless plight.

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

From this reading Joslin knew the proprietor, commonly known as Old Man Bent.

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

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading “Go in an’ go to bed, atter ye’ve had a squar’ meal, an’ don’t say nothin’ about pay ontel times is better fer ye.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

used to form the superlative

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

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From this reading “Go in an’ go to bed, atter ye’ve had a squar’ meal, an’ don’t say nothin’ about pay ontel times is better fer ye.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

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

From this reading Joslin knew the proprietor, commonly known as Old Man Bent.

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

From this reading “Go in an’ go to bed, atter ye’ve had a squar’ meal, an’ don’t say nothin’ about pay ontel times is better fer ye.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Ye’re plumb wore out, an’ I can see it,” said he.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading “Go in an’ go to bed, atter ye’ve had a squar’ meal, an’ don’t say nothin’ about pay ontel times is better fer ye.

not having enough money to pay for necessities

From this reading That worthy stood quizzically regarding the young man, as the latter accosted him, and explained his almost penniless plight.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading That worthy stood quizzically regarding the young man, as the latter accosted him, and explained his almost penniless plight.

measure the depth of something

From this reading “Ye’re plumb wore out, an’ I can see it,” said he.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Joslin knew the proprietor, commonly known as Old Man Bent.

in a quizzical and questioning manner

From this reading That worthy stood quizzically regarding the young man, as the latter accosted him, and explained his almost penniless plight.

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

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading That worthy stood quizzically regarding the young man, as the latter accosted him, and explained his almost penniless plight.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Ye’re plumb wore out, an’ I can see it,” said he.

express in words

From this reading “Go in an’ go to bed, atter ye’ve had a squar’ meal, an’ don’t say nothin’ about pay ontel times is better fer ye.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Ye’re plumb wore out, an’ I can see it,” said he.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

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

From this reading “Go in an’ go to bed, atter ye’ve had a squar’ meal, an’ don’t say nothin’ about pay ontel times is better fer ye.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading That worthy stood quizzically regarding the young man, as the latter accosted him, and explained his almost penniless plight.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That worthy stood quizzically regarding the young man, as the latter accosted him, and explained his almost penniless plight.

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

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading “Go in an’ go to bed, atter ye’ve had a squar’ meal, an’ don’t say nothin’ about pay ontel times is better fer ye.

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

From this reading “Go in an’ go to bed, atter ye’ve had a squar’ meal, an’ don’t say nothin’ about pay ontel times is better fer ye.

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

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit

From this reading MARCIA HADDON, AND THE MERRY WIFE OF WINDSOR THE single hotel of Windsor was a raw and rambling structure, for the most part frequented by raftsmen and mill hands.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading “Ye’re plumb wore out, an’ I can see it,” said he.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading That worthy stood quizzically regarding the young man, as the latter accosted him, and explained his almost penniless plight.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading “Go in an’ go to bed, atter ye’ve had a squar’ meal, an’ don’t say nothin’ about pay ontel times is better fer ye.

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

From this reading “Ye’re plumb wore out, an’ I can see it,” said he.

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

From this reading “Go in an’ go to bed, atter ye’ve had a squar’ meal, an’ don’t say nothin’ about pay ontel times is better fer ye.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading That worthy stood quizzically regarding the young man, as the latter accosted him, and explained his almost penniless plight.