Chapter V

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

From this reading He had a plan.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading _THE FATHER PREACHES AND THE SON PRACTICES._ That afternoon, Willie was at Sunday-school long before the time.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

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

From this reading _THE FATHER PREACHES AND THE SON PRACTICES._ That afternoon, Willie was at Sunday-school long before the time.

any thing at all

From this reading “I’ll tell you what, boys,” said he, “let’s not give Mr. Marble anything this year; and let’s ask him not to give us anything.

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

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “I’ll tell you what, boys,” said he, “let’s not give Mr. Marble anything this year; and let’s ask him not to give us anything.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _THE FATHER PREACHES AND THE SON PRACTICES._ That afternoon, Willie was at Sunday-school long before the time.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Let’s get him to put the money he would use for us with the money we should spend on a present for him, and give it to buy coal for Old Aunt Parm’ly.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _THE FATHER PREACHES AND THE SON PRACTICES._ That afternoon, Willie was at Sunday-school long before the time.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading “I’ll tell you what, boys,” said he, “let’s not give Mr. Marble anything this year; and let’s ask him not to give us anything.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Let’s get him to put the money he would use for us with the money we should spend on a present for him, and give it to buy coal for Old Aunt Parm’ly.”

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading Let’s get him to put the money he would use for us with the money we should spend on a present for him, and give it to buy coal for Old Aunt Parm’ly.”

the best people or things in a group

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading _THE FATHER PREACHES AND THE SON PRACTICES._ That afternoon, Willie was at Sunday-school long before the time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Let’s get him to put the money he would use for us with the money we should spend on a present for him, and give it to buy coal for Old Aunt Parm’ly.”

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Let’s get him to put the money he would use for us with the money we should spend on a present for him, and give it to buy coal for Old Aunt Parm’ly.”

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “I’ll tell you what, boys,” said he, “let’s not give Mr. Marble anything this year; and let’s ask him not to give us anything.

a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

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

From this reading He had a plan.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

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

From this reading He had a plan.

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

From this reading “I’ll tell you what, boys,” said he, “let’s not give Mr. Marble anything this year; and let’s ask him not to give us anything.

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

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

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

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

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

From this reading “I’ll tell you what, boys,” said he, “let’s not give Mr. Marble anything this year; and let’s ask him not to give us anything.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

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

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Let’s get him to put the money he would use for us with the money we should spend on a present for him, and give it to buy coal for Old Aunt Parm’ly.”

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

From this reading “I’ll tell you what, boys,” said he, “let’s not give Mr. Marble anything this year; and let’s ask him not to give us anything.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading _THE FATHER PREACHES AND THE SON PRACTICES._ That afternoon, Willie was at Sunday-school long before the time.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading “I’ll tell you what, boys,” said he, “let’s not give Mr. Marble anything this year; and let’s ask him not to give us anything.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Let’s get him to put the money he would use for us with the money we should spend on a present for him, and give it to buy coal for Old Aunt Parm’ly.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading “I’ll tell you what, boys,” said he, “let’s not give Mr. Marble anything this year; and let’s ask him not to give us anything.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I’ll tell you what, boys,” said he, “let’s not give Mr. Marble anything this year; and let’s ask him not to give us anything.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Let’s get him to put the money he would use for us with the money we should spend on a present for him, and give it to buy coal for Old Aunt Parm’ly.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Let’s get him to put the money he would use for us with the money we should spend on a present for him, and give it to buy coal for Old Aunt Parm’ly.”

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

From this reading Let’s get him to put the money he would use for us with the money we should spend on a present for him, and give it to buy coal for Old Aunt Parm’ly.”

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading He had a plan.

plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading _THE FATHER PREACHES AND THE SON PRACTICES._ That afternoon, Willie was at Sunday-school long before the time.

third-person singular of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading _THE FATHER PREACHES AND THE SON PRACTICES._ That afternoon, Willie was at Sunday-school long before the time.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Let’s get him to put the money he would use for us with the money we should spend on a present for him, and give it to buy coal for Old Aunt Parm’ly.”

delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Let’s get him to put the money he would use for us with the money we should spend on a present for him, and give it to buy coal for Old Aunt Parm’ly.”

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I’ll tell you what, boys,” said he, “let’s not give Mr. Marble anything this year; and let’s ask him not to give us anything.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Let’s get him to put the money he would use for us with the money we should spend on a present for him, and give it to buy coal for Old Aunt Parm’ly.”

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

a male human offspring

From this reading _THE FATHER PREACHES AND THE SON PRACTICES._ That afternoon, Willie was at Sunday-school long before the time.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Let’s get him to put the money he would use for us with the money we should spend on a present for him, and give it to buy coal for Old Aunt Parm’ly.”

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

the act of sucking

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

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

From this reading _THE FATHER PREACHES AND THE SON PRACTICES._ That afternoon, Willie was at Sunday-school long before the time.

plural of “tart” — a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

express in words

From this reading “I’ll tell you what, boys,” said he, “let’s not give Mr. Marble anything this year; and let’s ask him not to give us anything.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _THE FATHER PREACHES AND THE SON PRACTICES._ That afternoon, Willie was at Sunday-school long before the time.

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

From this reading _THE FATHER PREACHES AND THE SON PRACTICES._ That afternoon, Willie was at Sunday-school long before the time.

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

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

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

From this reading “I’ll tell you what, boys,” said he, “let’s not give Mr. Marble anything this year; and let’s ask him not to give us anything.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _THE FATHER PREACHES AND THE SON PRACTICES._ That afternoon, Willie was at Sunday-school long before the time.

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

From this reading “I’ll tell you what, boys,” said he, “let’s not give Mr. Marble anything this year; and let’s ask him not to give us anything.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

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

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I’ll tell you what, boys,” said he, “let’s not give Mr. Marble anything this year; and let’s ask him not to give us anything.

the act of using

From this reading Let’s get him to put the money he would use for us with the money we should spend on a present for him, and give it to buy coal for Old Aunt Parm’ly.”

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading “I mean to spend all my money on soft gum drops and tarts,” said Tommy Puffer; “they’re splendid!” and with that he began, as usual, to roll his soft lips together in a half chewing, half sucking manner, as if he had a half dozen cream tarts under his tongue, and two dozen gum drops in his cheeks.

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

From this reading _THE FATHER PREACHES AND THE SON PRACTICES._ That afternoon, Willie was at Sunday-school long before the time.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Let’s get him to put the money he would use for us with the money we should spend on a present for him, and give it to buy coal for Old Aunt Parm’ly.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “I’ll tell you what, boys,” said he, “let’s not give Mr. Marble anything this year; and let’s ask him not to give us anything.

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

From this reading _THE FATHER PREACHES AND THE SON PRACTICES._ That afternoon, Willie was at Sunday-school long before the time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Let’s get him to put the money he would use for us with the money we should spend on a present for him, and give it to buy coal for Old Aunt Parm’ly.”

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Let’s get him to put the money he would use for us with the money we should spend on a present for him, and give it to buy coal for Old Aunt Parm’ly.”

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading “I’ll tell you what, boys,” said he, “let’s not give Mr. Marble anything this year; and let’s ask him not to give us anything.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I’ll tell you what, boys,” said he, “let’s not give Mr. Marble anything this year; and let’s ask him not to give us anything.