Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

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

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

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

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

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

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “O she got back at midnight, last night,” said the boy, as he eat a few blue berries out of a case.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

completely unclothed

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading “O she got back at midnight, last night,” said the boy, as he eat a few blue berries out of a case.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading “O she got back at midnight, last night,” said the boy, as he eat a few blue berries out of a case.

a youthful male person

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

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

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

an occurrence of something

From this reading “O she got back at midnight, last night,” said the boy, as he eat a few blue berries out of a case.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

wicked and cruel behavior

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

take in solid food

From this reading “O she got back at midnight, last night,” said the boy, as he eat a few blue berries out of a case.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading “O she got back at midnight, last night,” said the boy, as he eat a few blue berries out of a case.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

set up or found

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “O she got back at midnight, last night,” said the boy, as he eat a few blue berries out of a case.

a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

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

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

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

From this reading Pa haint got no sense.”

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

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

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

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

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

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

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

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

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

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

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

immediately past

From this reading “O she got back at midnight, last night,” said the boy, as he eat a few blue berries out of a case.

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

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

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

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

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading “O she got back at midnight, last night,” said the boy, as he eat a few blue berries out of a case.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading “O she got back at midnight, last night,” said the boy, as he eat a few blue berries out of a case.

not any; not one

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading “O she got back at midnight, last night,” said the boy, as he eat a few blue berries out of a case.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

and nothing more

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

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

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “O she got back at midnight, last night,” said the boy, as he eat a few blue berries out of a case.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Pa haint got no sense.”

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

From this reading “O she got back at midnight, last night,” said the boy, as he eat a few blue berries out of a case.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

having a supporting base

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

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

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

hard to endure

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

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

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

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

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “That's what makes me up so early, Pa has been kicking at these pieces of brick with his bare feet, and when I came away he had his toes in his hand and was trying to go back up stairs on one foot.

at the time that

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BAD BOY'S MA COMES HOME--NO DEVILTRY ONLY A LITTLE FUN-- THE BAD BOY'S CHUM--A LADY'S WARDROBE IN THE OLD MAN'S ROOM-- MA'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL--WHERE IS THE HUZZY?--DAMFINO!--THE BAD BOY WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH A CIRCUS.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “When is your ma coming back?” asked the grocery man, of the bad boy, as he found him standing on the sidewalk when the grocery was opened in the morning, taking some pieces of brick out of his coat tail pockets.