Chapter XX

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

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

anew

From this reading He sang on the stairs now and again as he had done when he first came to Nut Street.

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

From this reading He sang on the stairs now and again as he had done when he first came to Nut Street.

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

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

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

From this reading He sang on the stairs now and again as he had done when he first came to Nut Street.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

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

From this reading They made macaroni for Tito Falutini--"high Falutini," as Mrs. Kenny called him.

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

From this reading He sang on the stairs now and again as he had done when he first came to Nut Street.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

of or relating to or supporting Catholicism

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

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

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

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

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Kennys did not know what had happened to Misther Fairfax.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He sang on the stairs now and again as he had done when he first came to Nut Street.

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

From this reading The Kennys did not know what had happened to Misther Fairfax.

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

From this reading They made macaroni for Tito Falutini--"high Falutini," as Mrs. Kenny called him.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He sang on the stairs now and again as he had done when he first came to Nut Street.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

plural of “gent” — informal abbreviation of “gentleman”

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

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

From this reading The Kennys did not know what had happened to Misther Fairfax.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading The Kennys did not know what had happened to Misther Fairfax.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

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

From this reading He sang on the stairs now and again as he had done when he first came to Nut Street.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

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

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading They made macaroni for Tito Falutini--"high Falutini," as Mrs. Kenny called him.

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

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

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

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

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

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

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

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

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

From this reading The Kennys did not know what had happened to Misther Fairfax.

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

From this reading The Kennys did not know what had happened to Misther Fairfax.

a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

a British dandy in the 18th century who affected Continental mannerisms

From this reading They made macaroni for Tito Falutini--"high Falutini," as Mrs. Kenny called him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They made macaroni for Tito Falutini--"high Falutini," as Mrs. Kenny called him.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

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

From this reading The Kennys did not know what had happened to Misther Fairfax.

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

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading They made macaroni for Tito Falutini--"high Falutini," as Mrs. Kenny called him.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Kennys did not know what had happened to Misther Fairfax.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He sang on the stairs now and again as he had done when he first came to Nut Street.

usually large hard-shelled seed

From this reading He sang on the stairs now and again as he had done when he first came to Nut Street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He sang on the stairs now and again as he had done when he first came to Nut Street.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

bulge outward

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading He sang on the stairs now and again as he had done when he first came to Nut Street.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

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

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading He sang on the stairs now and again as he had done when he first came to Nut Street.

having the sticky properties of an adhesive

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He sang on the stairs now and again as he had done when he first came to Nut Street.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

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

From this reading The Kennys did not know what had happened to Misther Fairfax.

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

From this reading They made macaroni for Tito Falutini--"high Falutini," as Mrs. Kenny called him.

Yugoslav statesman who led the resistance to German occupation during World War II and established a communist state after the war (1892-1980)

From this reading They made macaroni for Tito Falutini--"high Falutini," as Mrs. Kenny called him.

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

From this reading The Kennys did not know what had happened to Misther Fairfax.

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

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

emit a cry intended to attract other animals; used especially of animals at rutting time

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

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

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading He bought the children sweet Jackson balls and the baby nearly died from "wan in its troat," and his mother picked him up by his socks and rattled the sticky sweet out of the child's larynx, and the cat finished it.

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

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The Kennys did not know what had happened to Misther Fairfax.

at the time that

From this reading He sang on the stairs now and again as he had done when he first came to Nut Street.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Tony's foreman was asked in to have supper and a late cup of coffee, and Miss Cora Kenny, whom "Pop" had sent to the Troy convent the first week of Antony's appearance in the Gents' Boarding and Lodging House, came home for a Catholic holiday, and she helped her mother.