used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
Alice
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From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
Alice's
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From this reading But he was sharp enough to note the whole position, and keen enough to catch Alice's words as she spoke to Mr. Flagg.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Patrick was alone now, and was therefore sheepish enough, and got himself and his orange out of the room as soon as he well could.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Perhaps the reader is willing to take another point of view.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
book-racks
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From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading But he was sharp enough to note the whole position, and keen enough to catch Alice's words as she spoke to Mr. Flagg.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Patrick was alone now, and was therefore sheepish enough, and got himself and his orange out of the room as soon as he well could.
Crehore
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From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Patrick was alone now, and was therefore sheepish enough, and got himself and his orange out of the room as soon as he well could.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
Flagg
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From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
frostedadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːstəd/
(of glass) having a roughened coating resembling frost
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Patrick was alone now, and was therefore sheepish enough, and got himself and his orange out of the room as soon as he well could.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
half-piece
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From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Patrick was alone now, and was therefore sheepish enough, and got himself and his orange out of the room as soon as he well could.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps the reader is willing to take another point of view.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading But he was sharp enough to note the whole position, and keen enough to catch Alice's words as she spoke to Mr. Flagg.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
the sound of laughing
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
MacNeil
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From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
engage in
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
a form of address for a man
From this reading But he was sharp enough to note the whole position, and keen enough to catch Alice's words as she spoke to Mr. Flagg.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
no person; not anyone
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
a brief written record
From this reading But he was sharp enough to note the whole position, and keen enough to catch Alice's words as she spoke to Mr. Flagg.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Patrick was alone now, and was therefore sheepish enough, and got himself and his orange out of the room as soon as he well could.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps the reader is willing to take another point of view.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Patrick was alone now, and was therefore sheepish enough, and got himself and his orange out of the room as soon as he well could.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
PatricknounUS /ˈpætrɪk/
Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the reader is willing to take another point of view.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Perhaps the reader is willing to take another point of view.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But he was sharp enough to note the whole position, and keen enough to catch Alice's words as she spoke to Mr. Flagg.
pound-cake
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From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Perhaps the reader is willing to take another point of view.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading But he was sharp enough to note the whole position, and keen enough to catch Alice's words as she spoke to Mr. Flagg.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
sheepishadjectiveUS /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/
like or suggestive of a sheep in docility or stupidity or meekness or timidity
From this reading Patrick was alone now, and was therefore sheepish enough, and got himself and his orange out of the room as soon as he well could.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
in the near future
From this reading Patrick was alone now, and was therefore sheepish enough, and got himself and his orange out of the room as soon as he well could.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading But he was sharp enough to note the whole position, and keen enough to catch Alice's words as she spoke to Mr. Flagg.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
carry out
From this reading Perhaps the reader is willing to take another point of view.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
express in words
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps the reader is willing to take another point of view.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Patrick was alone now, and was therefore sheepish enough, and got himself and his orange out of the room as soon as he well could.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps the reader is willing to take another point of view.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Perhaps the reader is willing to take another point of view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Patrick was alone now, and was therefore sheepish enough, and got himself and his orange out of the room as soon as he well could.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Patrick was alone now, and was therefore sheepish enough, and got himself and his orange out of the room as soon as he well could.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But he was sharp enough to note the whole position, and keen enough to catch Alice's words as she spoke to Mr. Flagg.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Perhaps the reader is willing to take another point of view.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
the words that are spoken
From this reading But he was sharp enough to note the whole position, and keen enough to catch Alice's words as she spoke to Mr. Flagg.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading I am a fool, and I know I am, and nobody but a fool would have started such a row,"--as all this happened, Patrick Crehore came back for his little sister's orange which he had wrapped in her handkerchief and left on one of the book-racks in the room.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As the group stood there, talking over the riot as Mrs. MacNeil called it,--as John Flagg tried to make Alice laugh by bringing her a half-piece of frosted pound-cake, and proving to her that it had not been on the floor,--as she said, her eyes streaming with tears, "I tell you, John!
