Chapter I

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From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

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From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

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From this reading 196 “Dear child, do try to love me, won’t you?”

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From this reading 252 Thomason jerked his needle through a tough place and pulled it out to arm’s length 292 “Look at them!” she screamed.

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From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

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From this reading 252 Thomason jerked his needle through a tough place and pulled it out to arm’s length 292 “Look at them!” she screamed.

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From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

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From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

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From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

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From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

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From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

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

From this reading She assumed a slightly careless air and looked airily at imaginary objects _Frontispiece_ “I thought everybody knew me,” she said.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading She assumed a slightly careless air and looked airily at imaginary objects _Frontispiece_ “I thought everybody knew me,” she said.

in a flippant manner

From this reading She assumed a slightly careless air and looked airily at imaginary objects _Frontispiece_ “I thought everybody knew me,” she said.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

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

From this reading She assumed a slightly careless air and looked airily at imaginary objects _Frontispiece_ “I thought everybody knew me,” she said.

any thing at all

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

possessive form of “arm” — a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading 252 Thomason jerked his needle through a tough place and pulled it out to arm’s length 292 “Look at them!” she screamed.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

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

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading She assumed a slightly careless air and looked airily at imaginary objects _Frontispiece_ “I thought everybody knew me,” she said.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She assumed a slightly careless air and looked airily at imaginary objects _Frontispiece_ “I thought everybody knew me,” she said.

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

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

very pleasing to the eye

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

the two together, not just one

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading She assumed a slightly careless air and looked airily at imaginary objects _Frontispiece_ “I thought everybody knew me,” she said.

a young person of either sex

From this reading 196 “Dear child, do try to love me, won’t you?”

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

dearly loved

From this reading 196 “Dear child, do try to love me, won’t you?”

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From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading 196 “Dear child, do try to love me, won’t you?”

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From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “If you’ve got anything to say, why not say it and be done with it?”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

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From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

to come or go into

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

every person

From this reading She assumed a slightly careless air and looked airily at imaginary objects _Frontispiece_ “I thought everybody knew me,” she said.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

an ornamental facade

From this reading She assumed a slightly careless air and looked airily at imaginary objects _Frontispiece_ “I thought everybody knew me,” she said.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

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

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “If you’ve got anything to say, why not say it and be done with it?”

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

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

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

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

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

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

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

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

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

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

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

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

From this reading 252 Thomason jerked his needle through a tough place and pulled it out to arm’s length 292 “Look at them!” she screamed.

third-person singular of “humble” — cause to be unpretentious

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

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

From this reading She assumed a slightly careless air and looked airily at imaginary objects _Frontispiece_ “I thought everybody knew me,” she said.

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From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading She assumed a slightly careless air and looked airily at imaginary objects _Frontispiece_ “I thought everybody knew me,” she said.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “If you’ve got anything to say, why not say it and be done with it?”

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

From this reading 252 Thomason jerked his needle through a tough place and pulled it out to arm’s length 292 “Look at them!” she screamed.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

English author of novels and poetry who was born in India (1865-1936)

From this reading RUDYARD KIPLING. Bonnie May

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 She assumed a slightly careless air and looked airily at imaginary objects _Frontispiece_ “I thought everybody knew me,” she said.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading 252 Thomason jerked his needle through a tough place and pulled it out to arm’s length 292 “Look at them!” she screamed.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

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

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She assumed a slightly careless air and looked airily at imaginary objects _Frontispiece_ “I thought everybody knew me,” she said.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading 196 “Dear child, do try to love me, won’t you?”

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

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She assumed a slightly careless air and looked airily at imaginary objects _Frontispiece_ “I thought everybody knew me,” she said.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

a particular point in time

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

used to form the superlative

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

the leaf of a conifer

From this reading 252 Thomason jerked his needle through a tough place and pulled it out to arm’s length 292 “Look at them!” she screamed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “If you’ve got anything to say, why not say it and be done with it?”

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading She assumed a slightly careless air and looked airily at imaginary objects _Frontispiece_ “I thought everybody knew me,” she said.

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

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

and nothing more

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading 252 Thomason jerked his needle through a tough place and pulled it out to arm’s length 292 “Look at them!” she screamed.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading 252 Thomason jerked his needle through a tough place and pulled it out to arm’s length 292 “Look at them!” she screamed.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading 252 Thomason jerked his needle through a tough place and pulled it out to arm’s length 292 “Look at them!” she screamed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

plural of “refrain” — the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

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From this reading RUDYARD KIPLING. Bonnie May

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She assumed a slightly careless air and looked airily at imaginary objects _Frontispiece_ “I thought everybody knew me,” she said.

express in words

From this reading “If you’ve got anything to say, why not say it and be done with it?”

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading 252 Thomason jerked his needle through a tough place and pulled it out to arm’s length 292 “Look at them!” she screamed.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

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

From this reading She assumed a slightly careless air and looked airily at imaginary objects _Frontispiece_ “I thought everybody knew me,” she said.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

to a small degree or extent

From this reading She assumed a slightly careless air and looked airily at imaginary objects _Frontispiece_ “I thought everybody knew me,” she said.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

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

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading 252 Thomason jerked his needle through a tough place and pulled it out to arm’s length 292 “Look at them!” she screamed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

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From this reading 252 Thomason jerked his needle through a tough place and pulled it out to arm’s length 292 “Look at them!” she screamed.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading She assumed a slightly careless air and looked airily at imaginary objects _Frontispiece_ “I thought everybody knew me,” she said.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading 252 Thomason jerked his needle through a tough place and pulled it out to arm’s length 292 “Look at them!” she screamed.

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

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading 252 Thomason jerked his needle through a tough place and pulled it out to arm’s length 292 “Look at them!” she screamed.

a shaky motion

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

make an effort or attempt

From this reading 196 “Dear child, do try to love me, won’t you?”

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

precisely as stated

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

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

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

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

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “If you’ve got anything to say, why not say it and be done with it?”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

in the company of; together with

From this reading “If you’ve got anything to say, why not say it and be done with it?”

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

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From this reading 196 “Dear child, do try to love me, won’t you?”

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading 318 She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352 Bonnie May _Only women understand children thoroughly, but if a mere man keeps very quiet and humbles himself properly, and refrains from talking down to his superiors, children will sometimes be good to him and let him see what they think about the world._

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

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From this reading “I’m Bonnie May” 8 “Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28 “You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54 A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82 “Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162 “They look as if they were quite happy--and didn’t care to be anything else” 180 “I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed.

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From this reading “If you’ve got anything to say, why not say it and be done with it?”