Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading DADDY'S SOLILOQUY--A BEER-SOAKER--A KNOCK DOWN ARGUMENT--A PRESENT FOR LITTLE WOLF.

later than; following

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

anew

From this reading "Call me a beer-soaker again will you," and out rolled another oath, but Daddy did not hear it.

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

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

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

From this reading A horrible oath sounded in Daddy's ear, and he lay sprawling on the pavement.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading DADDY'S SOLILOQUY--A BEER-SOAKER--A KNOCK DOWN ARGUMENT--A PRESENT FOR LITTLE WOLF.

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

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

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From this reading DADDY'S SOLILOQUY--A BEER-SOAKER--A KNOCK DOWN ARGUMENT--A PRESENT FOR LITTLE WOLF.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Call me a beer-soaker again will you," and out rolled another oath, but Daddy did not hear it.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Call me a beer-soaker again will you," and out rolled another oath, but Daddy did not hear it.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

possessive form of “daddy” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading DADDY'S SOLILOQUY--A BEER-SOAKER--A KNOCK DOWN ARGUMENT--A PRESENT FOR LITTLE WOLF.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

the act of departing

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

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

From this reading "Call me a beer-soaker again will you," and out rolled another oath, but Daddy did not hear it.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading DADDY'S SOLILOQUY--A BEER-SOAKER--A KNOCK DOWN ARGUMENT--A PRESENT FOR LITTLE WOLF.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

an old word for “before”

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DADDY'S SOLILOQUY--A BEER-SOAKER--A KNOCK DOWN ARGUMENT--A PRESENT FOR LITTLE WOLF.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

a man of refinement

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

the act of departing

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

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

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

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

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "Call me a beer-soaker again will you," and out rolled another oath, but Daddy did not hear it.

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

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

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

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

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

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

provoking horror

From this reading A horrible oath sounded in Daddy's ear, and he lay sprawling on the pavement.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

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

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

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

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

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

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Call me a beer-soaker again will you," and out rolled another oath, but Daddy did not hear it.

and nothing more

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading DADDY'S SOLILOQUY--A BEER-SOAKER--A KNOCK DOWN ARGUMENT--A PRESENT FOR LITTLE WOLF.

immediately past

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A horrible oath sounded in Daddy's ear, and he lay sprawling on the pavement.

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 Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading DADDY'S SOLILOQUY--A BEER-SOAKER--A KNOCK DOWN ARGUMENT--A PRESENT FOR LITTLE WOLF.

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

From this reading "Call me a beer-soaker again will you," and out rolled another oath, but Daddy did not hear it.

not any; not one

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Call me a beer-soaker again will you," and out rolled another oath, but Daddy did not hear it.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading A horrible oath sounded in Daddy's ear, and he lay sprawling on the pavement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Call me a beer-soaker again will you," and out rolled another oath, but Daddy did not hear it.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading A horrible oath sounded in Daddy's ear, and he lay sprawling on the pavement.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading DADDY'S SOLILOQUY--A BEER-SOAKER--A KNOCK DOWN ARGUMENT--A PRESENT FOR LITTLE WOLF.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading "Call me a beer-soaker again will you," and out rolled another oath, but Daddy did not hear it.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

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

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

speech you make to yourself

From this reading DADDY'S SOLILOQUY--A BEER-SOAKER--A KNOCK DOWN ARGUMENT--A PRESENT FOR LITTLE WOLF.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading A horrible oath sounded in Daddy's ear, and he lay sprawling on the pavement.

an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about

From this reading A horrible oath sounded in Daddy's ear, and he lay sprawling on the pavement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

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

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

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

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

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

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

at the time that

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

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

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Call me a beer-soaker again will you," and out rolled another oath, but Daddy did not hear it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading DADDY'S SOLILOQUY--A BEER-SOAKER--A KNOCK DOWN ARGUMENT--A PRESENT FOR LITTLE WOLF.

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

From this reading "I guess that ere Sherman won't be a hanging round the Honey no great deal after this; if he does I'll put another flea in his ear fur I ain't a going fur tu see her throwd away on no beer-soaker."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Call me a beer-soaker again will you," and out rolled another oath, but Daddy did not hear it.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Thus soliloquized Daddy, as he watched with evident satisfaction, the hurried departure of the young gentleman, whom, when we last left him he had just released from his inevitable trap.