Chapter III · Billy Goes Swimming

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

From this reading "Oh, Frenchy," he panted, "I wish I could run like a deer, way you do.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

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

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

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

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

(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 Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

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From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

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From this reading I can't run worth a cent."

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading I can't run worth a cent."

a small house with a single story

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading "Oh, Frenchy," he panted, "I wish I could run like a deer, way you do.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Oh, Frenchy," he panted, "I wish I could run like a deer, way you do.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

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

From this reading "Let's go the other side of the boat-house," suggested Billy, "I'm 'fraid, if my mother sees me down here, she'll think of something she wants me to do."

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

From this reading "Oh, Frenchy," he panted, "I wish I could run like a deer, way you do.

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

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl

From this reading "Shouldn't think you could," grinned 'Phonse.

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

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Let's go the other side of the boat-house," suggested Billy, "I'm 'fraid, if my mother sees me down here, she'll think of something she wants me to do."

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

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

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

From this reading "Oh, Frenchy," he panted, "I wish I could run like a deer, way you do.

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From this reading "Let's go the other side of the boat-house," suggested Billy, "I'm 'fraid, if my mother sees me down here, she'll think of something she wants me to do."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Let's go the other side of the boat-house," suggested Billy, "I'm 'fraid, if my mother sees me down here, she'll think of something she wants me to do."

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

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

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

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

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

From this reading "Let's go the other side of the boat-house," suggested Billy, "I'm 'fraid, if my mother sees me down here, she'll think of something she wants me to do."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Oh, Frenchy," he panted, "I wish I could run like a deer, way you do.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

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

From this reading "Let's go the other side of the boat-house," suggested Billy, "I'm 'fraid, if my mother sees me down here, she'll think of something she wants me to do."

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Let's go the other side of the boat-house," suggested Billy, "I'm 'fraid, if my mother sees me down here, she'll think of something she wants me to do."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Let's go the other side of the boat-house," suggested Billy, "I'm 'fraid, if my mother sees me down here, she'll think of something she wants me to do."

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Let's go the other side of the boat-house," suggested Billy, "I'm 'fraid, if my mother sees me down here, she'll think of something she wants me to do."

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, Frenchy," he panted, "I wish I could run like a deer, way you do.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Let's go the other side of the boat-house," suggested Billy, "I'm 'fraid, if my mother sees me down here, she'll think of something she wants me to do."

past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading "Oh, Frenchy," he panted, "I wish I could run like a deer, way you do.

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

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "Oh, Frenchy," he panted, "I wish I could run like a deer, way you do.

cut with a saw

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading "Let's go the other side of the boat-house," suggested Billy, "I'm 'fraid, if my mother sees me down here, she'll think of something she wants me to do."

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

From this reading "Let's go the other side of the boat-house," suggested Billy, "I'm 'fraid, if my mother sees me down here, she'll think of something she wants me to do."

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

From this reading "Let's go the other side of the boat-house," suggested Billy, "I'm 'fraid, if my mother sees me down here, she'll think of something she wants me to do."

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

From this reading "Shouldn't think you could," grinned 'Phonse.

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

From this reading "Let's go the other side of the boat-house," suggested Billy, "I'm 'fraid, if my mother sees me down here, she'll think of something she wants me to do."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Let's go the other side of the boat-house," suggested Billy, "I'm 'fraid, if my mother sees me down here, she'll think of something she wants me to do."

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

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

From this reading "Let's go the other side of the boat-house," suggested Billy, "I'm 'fraid, if my mother sees me down here, she'll think of something she wants me to do."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

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

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Shouldn't think you could," grinned 'Phonse.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

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

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading "Let's go the other side of the boat-house," suggested Billy, "I'm 'fraid, if my mother sees me down here, she'll think of something she wants me to do."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Oh, Frenchy," he panted, "I wish I could run like a deer, way you do.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "Oh, Frenchy," he panted, "I wish I could run like a deer, way you do.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Early the following afternoon, Billy saw 'Phonse LeBrinn throwing stones at the boat-house, and, as he liked to play with 'Phonse much better than with his nearest neighbours, the twins in the green cottage, he flew down the bank fast as he could go.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading I can't run worth a cent."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Oh, Frenchy," he panted, "I wish I could run like a deer, way you do.