used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
anew
From this reading HIS PA HAS GOT 'EM 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 '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “If you was my boy and played any of your tricks on me I would maul the everlasting life out of you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
ASSAULTEDverbUS /əˈsɔːltɪd/
past form of “assault” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
a youthful male person
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
cheesenounUS /tʃiːz/
a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
CLIMATEnounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
crackersadjectiveUS /ˈkrækərz/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
a quad with a square body
From this reading HIS PA HAS GOT 'EM AGAIN!
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading “If you was my boy and played any of your tricks on me I would maul the everlasting life out of you.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading HIS PA HAS GOT 'EM AGAIN!
grocerynounUS /ˈɡroʊsəri/
a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIS PA HAS GOT 'EM AGAIN!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
Heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
HELLISHadjectiveUS /ˈhelɪʃ/
(informal) very unpleasant
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS PA HAS GOT 'EM AGAIN!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
JUMPINGnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “If you was my boy and played any of your tricks on me I would maul the everlasting life out of you.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
MAnounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
maulverbUS /mɔːl/
split (wood) with a maul and wedges
From this reading “If you was my boy and played any of your tricks on me I would maul the everlasting life out of you.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “If you was my boy and played any of your tricks on me I would maul the everlasting life out of you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “If you was my boy and played any of your tricks on me I would maul the everlasting life out of you.
ouncesnounUS /ˈaʊnsəz/
plural of “ounce” — a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
PAnounUS /pɑː/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading HIS PA HAS GOT 'EM AGAIN!
a separate part of a whole
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading “If you was my boy and played any of your tricks on me I would maul the everlasting life out of you.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
reprobateverbUS /ˈreprɔːbeɪt/
reject (documents) as invalid
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
SHAMEFULLYadverb
in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
SNEEZINGnounUS /ˈsniːzɪŋ/
a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
societiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
not in physical motion
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
SWEARSverbUS /swerz/
third-person singular of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
temperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading HIS PA IS DRINKING HARD--HE HAS BECOME A TERROR--A JUMPING DOG--THE OLD MAN IS SHAMEFULLY ASSAULTED--“THIS IS A HELLISH CLIMATE MY BOY!”--HIS PA SWEARS OFF--HIS MA STILL SNEEZING AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading '“If the dogs in our neighborhood hold out I guess I can do something that all the temperance societies in this town have failed to do,” says the bad boy to the grocery man, as he cut off a piece of cheese and took a handful of crackers out of a box.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading “If you was my boy and played any of your tricks on me I would maul the everlasting life out of you.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If you was my boy and played any of your tricks on me I would maul the everlasting life out of you.
(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 for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “If you was my boy and played any of your tricks on me I would maul the everlasting life out of you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well for Heaven's sake, what have you been doing now, you little reprobate,” asked the grocery man, as he went to the desk and charged the boy's father with a pound and four ounces of cheese and two pounds of crackers.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If you was my boy and played any of your tricks on me I would maul the everlasting life out of you.
