Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

in addition

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

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

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

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

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

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

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Dilly's long fingers assorted papers and laid them at either side, with a neat precision.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dilly's long fingers assorted papers and laid them at either side, with a neat precision.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

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From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

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

From this reading Dilly's long fingers assorted papers and laid them at either side, with a neat precision.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading I've done real well."

one or the other of two

From this reading Dilly's long fingers assorted papers and laid them at either side, with a neat precision.

at any time

From this reading "Not that you'll ever need it, Dilly.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Dilly's long fingers assorted papers and laid them at either side, with a neat precision.

your parents

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading You won't want for a thing.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

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

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

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

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

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

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

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From this reading I've done real well."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

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

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

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

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Dilly's long fingers assorted papers and laid them at either side, with a neat precision.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Dilly's long fingers assorted papers and laid them at either side, with a neat precision.

clean or organized

From this reading Dilly's long fingers assorted papers and laid them at either side, with a neat precision.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "Not that you'll ever need it, Dilly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Not that you'll ever need it, Dilly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

a sign of something about to happen

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Dilly's long fingers assorted papers and laid them at either side, with a neat precision.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

From this reading Dilly's long fingers assorted papers and laid them at either side, with a neat precision.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

cut with a saw

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Dilly's long fingers assorted papers and laid them at either side, with a neat precision.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Not that you'll ever need it, Dilly.

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

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Dilly's long fingers assorted papers and laid them at either side, with a neat precision.

a special situation

From this reading You won't want for a thing.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

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

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading You won't want for a thing.

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

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading I've done real well."

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

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

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

From this reading You won't want for a thing.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I think 't was real good of you to turn in the place to Tom's folks," said Jethro, also seating himself, and, as Dilly saw with a start, as if it were an omen, in her father's great chair.

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

From this reading "Not that you'll ever need it, Dilly.