used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Norm ought to be set to work to help along the plans, and kept so busy he wouldn't have time to get tired of them."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It doesn't do to catch a fish and leave him on the edge of the bank near enough to flounce back into the water.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading It doesn't do to catch a fish and leave him on the edge of the bank near enough to flounce back into the water.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Norm ought to be set to work to help along the plans, and kept so busy he wouldn't have time to get tired of them."
for the reason that
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It doesn't do to catch a fish and leave him on the edge of the bank near enough to flounce back into the water.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
contriveverbUS /kənˈtraɪv/
make or work out a plan for; devise
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It doesn't do to catch a fish and leave him on the edge of the bank near enough to flounce back into the water.
doesn't
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From this reading It doesn't do to catch a fish and leave him on the edge of the bank near enough to flounce back into the water.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "But how could that be done?"
dumplingsnounUS /ˈdʌmplɪŋz/
small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading It doesn't do to catch a fish and leave him on the edge of the bank near enough to flounce back into the water.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It doesn't do to catch a fish and leave him on the edge of the bank near enough to flounce back into the water.
a boy or man
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading It doesn't do to catch a fish and leave him on the edge of the bank near enough to flounce back into the water.
flounceverbUS /flaʊns/
walk emphatically
From this reading It doesn't do to catch a fish and leave him on the edge of the bank near enough to flounce back into the water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Norm ought to be set to work to help along the plans, and kept so busy he wouldn't have time to get tired of them."
the act of departing
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Norm ought to be set to work to help along the plans, and kept so busy he wouldn't have time to get tired of them."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Norm ought to be set to work to help along the plans, and kept so busy he wouldn't have time to get tired of them."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
how
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From this reading "But how could that be done?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It doesn't do to catch a fish and leave him on the edge of the bank near enough to flounce back into the water.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It doesn't do to catch a fish and leave him on the edge of the bank near enough to flounce back into the water.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Norm ought to be set to work to help along the plans, and kept so busy he wouldn't have time to get tired of them."
go away from a place
From this reading It doesn't do to catch a fish and leave him on the edge of the bank near enough to flounce back into the water.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
engage in
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It doesn't do to catch a fish and leave him on the edge of the bank near enough to flounce back into the water.
Nettie
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From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
NormnounUS /nɔːrm/
a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
Norm's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It doesn't do to catch a fish and leave him on the edge of the bank near enough to flounce back into the water.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Norm ought to be set to work to help along the plans, and kept so busy he wouldn't have time to get tired of them."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Norm ought to be set to work to help along the plans, and kept so busy he wouldn't have time to get tired of them."
protestingverbUS /prəˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading READY TO TRY.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Norm ought to be set to work to help along the plans, and kept so busy he wouldn't have time to get tired of them."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Norm ought to be set to work to help along the plans, and kept so busy he wouldn't have time to get tired of them."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It doesn't do to catch a fish and leave him on the edge of the bank near enough to flounce back into the water.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Norm ought to be set to work to help along the plans, and kept so busy he wouldn't have time to get tired of them."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Norm ought to be set to work to help along the plans, and kept so busy he wouldn't have time to get tired of them."
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Norm ought to be set to work to help along the plans, and kept so busy he wouldn't have time to get tired of them."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading READY TO TRY.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading READY TO TRY.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It doesn't do to catch a fish and leave him on the edge of the bank near enough to flounce back into the water.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Norm ought to be set to work to help along the plans, and kept so busy he wouldn't have time to get tired of them."
wouldn't
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From this reading Norm ought to be set to work to help along the plans, and kept so busy he wouldn't have time to get tired of them."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "YOU see," said Jerry, as Nettie came, protesting as she walked that she could stay but a few minutes, because there was Norm's collar, and she had four nice apples out of which she was going to make some splendid apple dumplings for dinner, "you see we must contrive something to keep a young fellow like Norm busy, if we are going to hold him after he is caught.
