Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

anew

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

(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 The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

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

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

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

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

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

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

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

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

a youthful male person

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

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

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

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

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

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

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

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

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

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

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading “Oh, joy!” said the old groceryman, as he heaved a sigh, and tried to look sorry.

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

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

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

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

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

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

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

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading “Oh, joy!” said the old groceryman, as he heaved a sigh, and tried to look sorry.

plural of “label” — a brief description given for purposes of identification

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

engage in

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

by chance

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

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

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

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

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, joy!” said the old groceryman, as he heaved a sigh, and tried to look sorry.

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

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

on one occasion

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

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

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

plural of “rutabaga” — the large yellow root of a rutabaga plant used as food

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

cut with a saw

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

express in words

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading “Oh, joy!” said the old groceryman, as he heaved a sigh, and tried to look sorry.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading “Oh, joy!” said the old groceryman, as he heaved a sigh, and tried to look sorry.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

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

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

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

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

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

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading The Bad Boy and His Dad Ready for Their Travels--The Bad Boy Labels the Old Man's Suit Case--How the Cowboys Made Him Dance Once.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading “Oh, joy!” said the old groceryman, as he heaved a sigh, and tried to look sorry.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

a small overnight bag for short trips

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

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

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

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

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

at the time that

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

in or at the place that

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

make whistling sounds

From this reading The old groceryman was in front of the grocery, bent oyer a box of rutabagas, turning the decayed sides down to make the possible customer think all was not as bad as it might be, when a shrill whistle down the street attracted his attention.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading He looked in the direction from which it came, and saw the bad boy coming with a suit case in one hand and a sole leather hat box in the other, and the old man went in the store to say a silent prayer, and to lay a hatchet and an ax handle where he could reach them if the worst came.

a late time of life

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Well, you want to get a good look at me now,” said the bad boy, as he dropped the valise on the floor, and put the hat box on the counter, “for it will be months and maybe years, before you see me again.”