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Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa 1883
Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa 1883

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa 1883 is here in full — 48 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”
HIS PA THROWS A CHAIR THROUGH THE TRANSOM.
Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.
I haven't seen you around here, and you look pale.
You haven't been sick, have you?”
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Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa 1883

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa 1883 is here in full — 48 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/9 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”
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HIS PA THROWS A CHAIR THROUGH THE TRANSOM.
/hɪz pɑː θroʊz ə tʃer θruː ðə ˈtrænsəm/
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Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.
/wer hæv juː bɪn fɔːr ə wiːk bæk æskt ðə ˈɡroʊsəri mæn ʌv ðə bæd bɔɪ æz ðə bɔɪ pʊld ðə teɪl bɔːrd aʊt ʌv ðə dɪˈlɪvəri ˈwæɡən ˌæksəˈdentəli ənd let ə ˈkʌpəl ʌv ˈbʊʃəlz ʌv pəˈteɪtoʊz roʊl aʊt ˈɪntuː ðə ˈɡʌtər/
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I haven't seen you around here, and you look pale.
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You haven't been sick, have you?”

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

bushels noun US /ˈbʊʃəlz/

plural of “bushel” — a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches

From this reading ““Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.”

catches noun US /ˈkætʃəz/

plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident

From this reading “HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?””

chum noun US /tʃʌm/

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading “HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?””

delivery noun US /dɪˈlɪvəri/

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading ““Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.”

deluded verb US /dɪˈluːdɪd/

past form of “delude” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading “HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?””

grocery noun US /ˈɡroʊsəri/

a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading ““Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.”

gutter noun US /ˈɡʌtər/

a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater

From this reading ““Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.”

transom noun US /ˈtrænsəm/

a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door

From this reading “HIS PA THROWS A CHAIR THROUGH THE TRANSOM.”

All words in this reading · 80

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/

without advance planning

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

AMauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

APPEARSverbUS /əˈpɪrz/

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading “I haven't seen you around here, and you look pale.

ASconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

askedverbUS /æskt/

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

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

BADadjectiveUS /bæd/

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

BATHnounUS /bæθ/

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

boardnounUS /bɔːrd/

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

BOY'SnounUS /bɔɪz/

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

BREASTnounUS /brest/

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

bushelsnounUS /ˈbʊʃəlz/

plural of “bushel” — a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

CAKESnounUS /keɪks/

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

CATCHESnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/

plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

CHAIRnounUS /tʃer/

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading HIS PA THROWS A CHAIR THROUGH THE TRANSOM.

CHUMnounUS /tʃʌm/

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

COUPLEnounUS /ˈkʌpəl/

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

COURTnounUS /kɔːrt/

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

DAYSnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

DEADadjectiveUS /ded/

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

DELUDEDverbUS /dɪˈluːdɪd/

past form of “delude” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

DRESSEDadjectiveUS /drest/

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

GIRLnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

grocerynounUS /ˈɡroʊsəri/

a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

gutternounUS /ˈɡʌtər/

a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

haven't

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

From this reading “I haven't seen you around here, and you look pale.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “I haven't seen you around here, and you look pale.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

IFconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

KISSnounUS /kɪs/

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “I haven't seen you around here, and you look pale.

LOVEnounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

MAnounUS /mɑː/

informal terms for a mother

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

MANnounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

MAN'SnounUS /mænz/

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

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

MEpronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

NIGHTSnounUS /naɪts/

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

OKadverbUS /ˈoʊˈkeɪ/

an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

PAnounUS /pɑː/

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

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading “I haven't seen you around here, and you look pale.

PARKnounUS /pɑːrk/

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

pulledverbUS /pʊld/

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

RELIGIONnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/

free from harm or evil

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

rollverbUS /roʊl/

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

ROOMnounUS /ruːm/

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

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

SCENEnounUS /siːn/

the place where some action occurs

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I haven't seen you around here, and you look pale.

sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading You haven't been sick, have you?”

STARTverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

tailnounUS /teɪl/

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 “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

THROUGHprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading HIS PA THROWS A CHAIR THROUGH THE TRANSOM.

THROWSnounUS /θroʊz/

plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

From this reading HIS PA THROWS A CHAIR THROUGH THE TRANSOM.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

TRANSOMnounUS /ˈtrænsəm/

a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door

From this reading HIS PA THROWS A CHAIR THROUGH THE TRANSOM.

TWOnounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

UPadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

weeknounUS /wiːk/

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

WhereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading “Where have you been for a week back,” asked the grocery man of the bad boy, as the boy pulled the tail board out of the delivery wagon accidentally and let a couple of bushels of potatoes roll out into the gutter.

YOUpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading HIS PA CATCHES OK--TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE BATH ROOM-- RELIGION CAKES THE OLD MAN'S BREAST--THE BAD BOY'S CHUM-- DRESSED UP AS A GIRL--THE OLD MAN DELUDED--THE COUPLE START FOR THE COURT HOUSE PARK--HIS MA APPEARS ON THE SCENE--“IF YOU LOVE ME KISS ME”--MA TO THE RESCUE--“I AM DEAD AM I?”

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