Chapter II

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

From this reading TOMMY-LAD Just as any boy _or_ girl, or any boy _and_ girl, could deceive a mother about a thing like that!

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading TOMMY-LAD Just as any boy _or_ girl, or any boy _and_ girl, could deceive a mother about a thing like that!

with affection

From this reading “Tommy-lad, you’re too reckless altogether,” she scolded affectionately.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading “Tommy-lad, you’re too reckless altogether,” she scolded affectionately.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

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

From this reading TOMMY-LAD Just as any boy _or_ girl, or any boy _and_ girl, could deceive a mother about a thing like that!

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading TOMMY-LAD Just as any boy _or_ girl, or any boy _and_ girl, could deceive a mother about a thing like that!

any thing at all

From this reading “’Tisn’t anything, mother,” protested the boy repeatedly.

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 The bandage on the bruised arm was patted gently but fondly, and then the sleeve was slipped over it without so much as brushing the lint.

used especially in treating bruises

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

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

From this reading TOMMY-LAD Just as any boy _or_ girl, or any boy _and_ girl, could deceive a mother about a thing like that!

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

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

From this reading The bandage on the bruised arm was patted gently but fondly, and then the sleeve was slipped over it without so much as brushing the lint.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

a youthful male person

From this reading TOMMY-LAD Just as any boy _or_ girl, or any boy _and_ girl, could deceive a mother about a thing like that!

past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

From this reading The bandage on the bruised arm was patted gently but fondly, and then the sleeve was slipped over it without so much as brushing the lint.

the act of brushing your teeth

From this reading The bandage on the bruised arm was patted gently but fondly, and then the sleeve was slipped over it without so much as brushing the lint.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The bandage on the bruised arm was patted gently but fondly, and then the sleeve was slipped over it without so much as brushing the lint.

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

From this reading TOMMY-LAD Just as any boy _or_ girl, or any boy _and_ girl, could deceive a mother about a thing like that!

be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading TOMMY-LAD Just as any boy _or_ girl, or any boy _and_ girl, could deceive a mother about a thing like that!

administer a drug to

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

divisible by two

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

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

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

with fondness; with love

From this reading The bandage on the bruised arm was patted gently but fondly, and then the sleeve was slipped over it without so much as brushing the lint.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The bandage on the bruised arm was patted gently but fondly, and then the sleeve was slipped over it without so much as brushing the lint.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

a young female

From this reading TOMMY-LAD Just as any boy _or_ girl, or any boy _and_ girl, could deceive a mother about a thing like that!

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

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

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

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

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

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

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

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

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

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The bandage on the bruised arm was patted gently but fondly, and then the sleeve was slipped over it without so much as brushing the lint.

and nothing more

From this reading TOMMY-LAD Just as any boy _or_ girl, or any boy _and_ girl, could deceive a mother about a thing like that!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading TOMMY-LAD Just as any boy _or_ girl, or any boy _and_ girl, could deceive a mother about a thing like that!

fine ravellings of cotton or linen fibers

From this reading The bandage on the bruised arm was patted gently but fondly, and then the sleeve was slipped over it without so much as brushing the lint.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

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

From this reading TOMMY-LAD Just as any boy _or_ girl, or any boy _and_ girl, could deceive a mother about a thing like that!

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The bandage on the bruised arm was patted gently but fondly, and then the sleeve was slipped over it without so much as brushing the lint.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The bandage on the bruised arm was patted gently but fondly, and then the sleeve was slipped over it without so much as brushing the lint.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading TOMMY-LAD Just as any boy _or_ girl, or any boy _and_ girl, could deceive a mother about a thing like that!

above and across; more than

From this reading The bandage on the bruised arm was patted gently but fondly, and then the sleeve was slipped over it without so much as brushing the lint.

coated with paint

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading The bandage on the bruised arm was patted gently but fondly, and then the sleeve was slipped over it without so much as brushing the lint.

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

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

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

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading “’Tisn’t anything, mother,” protested the boy repeatedly.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading “Tommy-lad, you’re too reckless altogether,” she scolded affectionately.

several time

From this reading “’Tisn’t anything, mother,” protested the boy repeatedly.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily

From this reading “Tommy-lad, you’re too reckless altogether,” she scolded affectionately.

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

From this reading “Tommy-lad, you’re too reckless altogether,” she scolded affectionately.

the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading The bandage on the bruised arm was patted gently but fondly, and then the sleeve was slipped over it without so much as brushing the lint.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading The bandage on the bruised arm was patted gently but fondly, and then the sleeve was slipped over it without so much as brushing the lint.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The bandage on the bruised arm was patted gently but fondly, and then the sleeve was slipped over it without so much as brushing the lint.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

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

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TOMMY-LAD Just as any boy _or_ girl, or any boy _and_ girl, could deceive a mother about a thing like that!

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

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The bandage on the bruised arm was patted gently but fondly, and then the sleeve was slipped over it without so much as brushing the lint.

a special situation

From this reading TOMMY-LAD Just as any boy _or_ girl, or any boy _and_ girl, could deceive a mother about a thing like that!

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

From this reading “’Tisn’t anything, mother,” protested the boy repeatedly.

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

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

male cat

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

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

From this reading TOMMY-LAD Just as any boy _or_ girl, or any boy _and_ girl, could deceive a mother about a thing like that!

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “Tommy-lad, you’re too reckless altogether,” she scolded affectionately.

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

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

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

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

at the time that

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

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

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Tom Whitely was painted up like an Indian before he even had his supper, and not satisfied with the iodine and arnica in the house, Mrs. Whitely had asked Pete Duncan to get more from the drug store when he went in to the post-office for the evening mail.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The bandage on the bruised arm was patted gently but fondly, and then the sleeve was slipped over it without so much as brushing the lint.

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

From this reading “Tommy-lad, you’re too reckless altogether,” she scolded affectionately.