used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading An' me an' you 's got the job o' lookin' after her, same 's he'd a liked.
ain't
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From this reading He ain't never comin' back, sure!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An' me an' you 's got the job o' lookin' after her, same 's he'd a liked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When they were out upon the sidewalk, Billy shook his head and whispered, as if even there he might disturb her, "Poor little kid!
in a state of sleep
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He ain't never comin' back, sure!
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
(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 The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
chivalricadjective
characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
comin
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From this reading He ain't never comin' back, sure!
approval
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading When they were out upon the sidewalk, Billy shook his head and whispered, as if even there he might disturb her, "Poor little kid!
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
ElbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
divisible by two
From this reading When they were out upon the sidewalk, Billy shook his head and whispered, as if even there he might disturb her, "Poor little kid!
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
a state of high honor
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading An' me an' you 's got the job o' lookin' after her, same 's he'd a liked.
GuardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they were out upon the sidewalk, Billy shook his head and whispered, as if even there he might disturb her, "Poor little kid!
he'd
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From this reading An' me an' you 's got the job o' lookin' after her, same 's he'd a liked.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When they were out upon the sidewalk, Billy shook his head and whispered, as if even there he might disturb her, "Poor little kid!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When they were out upon the sidewalk, Billy shook his head and whispered, as if even there he might disturb her, "Poor little kid!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When they were out upon the sidewalk, Billy shook his head and whispered, as if even there he might disturb her, "Poor little kid!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When they were out upon the sidewalk, Billy shook his head and whispered, as if even there he might disturb her, "Poor little kid!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading An' me an' you 's got the job o' lookin' after her, same 's he'd a liked.
kidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading When they were out upon the sidewalk, Billy shook his head and whispered, as if even there he might disturb her, "Poor little kid!
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
a narrow way or road
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading An' me an' you 's got the job o' lookin' after her, same 's he'd a liked.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When they were out upon the sidewalk, Billy shook his head and whispered, as if even there he might disturb her, "Poor little kid!
littlestadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtələst/
superlative of “little” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
lookin
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From this reading An' me an' you 's got the job o' lookin' after her, same 's he'd a liked.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An' me an' you 's got the job o' lookin' after her, same 's he'd a liked.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When they were out upon the sidewalk, Billy shook his head and whispered, as if even there he might disturb her, "Poor little kid!
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He ain't never comin' back, sure!
newsboys
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From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading An' me an' you 's got the job o' lookin' after her, same 's he'd a liked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When they were out upon the sidewalk, Billy shook his head and whispered, as if even there he might disturb her, "Poor little kid!
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
having a point
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
punchedverbUS /pʌntʃt/
past form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading An' me an' you 's got the job o' lookin' after her, same 's he'd a liked.
Identical; not different.
From this reading An' me an' you 's got the job o' lookin' after her, same 's he'd a liked.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading When they were out upon the sidewalk, Billy shook his head and whispered, as if even there he might disturb her, "Poor little kid!
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading When they were out upon the sidewalk, Billy shook his head and whispered, as if even there he might disturb her, "Poor little kid!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
with low volume
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
not in physical motion
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He ain't never comin' back, sure!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When they were out upon the sidewalk, Billy shook his head and whispered, as if even there he might disturb her, "Poor little kid!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they were out upon the sidewalk, Billy shook his head and whispered, as if even there he might disturb her, "Poor little kid!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When they were out upon the sidewalk, Billy shook his head and whispered, as if even there he might disturb her, "Poor little kid!
precisely as stated
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
waifs
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From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they were out upon the sidewalk, Billy shook his head and whispered, as if even there he might disturb her, "Poor little kid!
at the time that
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading When they were out upon the sidewalk, Billy shook his head and whispered, as if even there he might disturb her, "Poor little kid!
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Guardian Angel City newsboys are early astir, and the shadows had but begun to lift themselves from Elbow Lane when Billy punched Nick in the ribs to rouse him and, with finger on lip, pointed to Glory still asleep.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The very poor pity the poor, and with a chivalric kindness which would have done credit to better reared lads, these two waifs of the streets stole softly from the littlest house without waking its small mistress.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading An' me an' you 's got the job o' lookin' after her, same 's he'd a liked.
