Chapter IV

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

From this reading Then came in the rippling dance—played as a solo on the banjo; and so catching was it that the two girls stood up, and made believe to dance a little.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ’I say, Huysen,’ the Doctor called, while he was playing the dance, ’look what you’re about.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

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

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

enough to be estimated or measured

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

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

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

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From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body

From this reading Then came in the rippling dance—played as a solo on the banjo; and so catching was it that the two girls stood up, and made believe to dance a little.

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

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Then came in the rippling dance—played as a solo on the banjo; and so catching was it that the two girls stood up, and made believe to dance a little.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

quick and energetic

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading ’I say, Huysen,’ the Doctor called, while he was playing the dance, ’look what you’re about.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then came in the rippling dance—played as a solo on the banjo; and so catching was it that the two girls stood up, and made believe to dance a little.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading Then came in the rippling dance—played as a solo on the banjo; and so catching was it that the two girls stood up, and made believe to dance a little.

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

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Then came in the rippling dance—played as a solo on the banjo; and so catching was it that the two girls stood up, and made believe to dance a little.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading ’I say, Huysen,’ the Doctor called, while he was playing the dance, ’look what you’re about.

extremely

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

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

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Then came in the rippling dance—played as a solo on the banjo; and so catching was it that the two girls stood up, and made believe to dance a little.

the act of departing

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

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

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

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

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

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

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

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

From this reading ’I say, Huysen,’ the Doctor called, while he was playing the dance, ’look what you’re about.

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

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

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

From this reading ’I say, Huysen,’ the Doctor called, while he was playing the dance, ’look what you’re about.

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

From this reading ’I say, Huysen,’ the Doctor called, while he was playing the dance, ’look what you’re about.

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

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then came in the rippling dance—played as a solo on the banjo; and so catching was it that the two girls stood up, and made believe to dance a little.

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

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

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

From this reading Then came in the rippling dance—played as a solo on the banjo; and so catching was it that the two girls stood up, and made believe to dance a little.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading ’I say, Huysen,’ the Doctor called, while he was playing the dance, ’look what you’re about.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Then came in the rippling dance—played as a solo on the banjo; and so catching was it that the two girls stood up, and made believe to dance a little.

the lowermost sail on the mainmast

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Never mind the singing.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

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

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never mind the singing.

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

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

possessive form of “now” — the momentary present

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then came in the rippling dance—played as a solo on the banjo; and so catching was it that the two girls stood up, and made believe to dance a little.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Then came in the rippling dance—played as a solo on the banjo; and so catching was it that the two girls stood up, and made believe to dance a little.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading ’I say, Huysen,’ the Doctor called, while he was playing the dance, ’look what you’re about.

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

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading Then came in the rippling dance—played as a solo on the banjo; and so catching was it that the two girls stood up, and made believe to dance a little.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

express in words

From this reading ’I say, Huysen,’ the Doctor called, while he was playing the dance, ’look what you’re about.

only a very short time before

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

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

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

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

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Never mind the singing.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

any activity that is performed alone without assistance

From this reading Then came in the rippling dance—played as a solo on the banjo; and so catching was it that the two girls stood up, and made believe to dance a little.

move hurridly

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Then came in the rippling dance—played as a solo on the banjo; and so catching was it that the two girls stood up, and made believe to dance a little.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then came in the rippling dance—played as a solo on the banjo; and so catching was it that the two girls stood up, and made believe to dance a little.

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

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then came in the rippling dance—played as a solo on the banjo; and so catching was it that the two girls stood up, and made believe to dance a little.

in or at that place or location

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

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

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Then came in the rippling dance—played as a solo on the banjo; and so catching was it that the two girls stood up, and made believe to dance a little.

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

From this reading Then came in the rippling dance—played as a solo on the banjo; and so catching was it that the two girls stood up, and made believe to dance a little.

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

From this reading Then came in the rippling dance—played as a solo on the banjo; and so catching was it that the two girls stood up, and made believe to dance a little.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

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

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading ’I say, Huysen,’ the Doctor called, while he was playing the dance, ’look what you’re about.

during the time that

From this reading ’I say, Huysen,’ the Doctor called, while he was playing the dance, ’look what you’re about.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading You see, the boat was running free before the wind, and there was scarcely any appreciable motion, though she was going at a good speed, for her mainsail was enormously large and the breeze was brisk.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading As we move so grace-ful-ly We’re as hap-py as can be Den swing you partners all to- ge-ther, Kase now’s the time for you to larn, Ban-jos ring-ing, Nig-gers sing-ing, And danc-ing in the barn.

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

From this reading ’I say, Huysen,’ the Doctor called, while he was playing the dance, ’look what you’re about.