Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

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

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

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

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading I had rather have a fool boy around than a parrot.

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

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

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

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

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

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

enclosed in or set off by a border or box

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

a youthful male person

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But what's the matter with your Ma's parrot?

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

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

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

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

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

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

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

the organ of sight

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading I had rather have a fool boy around than a parrot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

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

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

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

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

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

From this reading I had rather have a fool boy around than a parrot.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I had rather have a fool boy around than a parrot.

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

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

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

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

plural of “hit” — (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

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

From this reading “Naw, I don't want no parrot.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

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

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

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

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

immediately past

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

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

From this reading But what's the matter with your Ma's parrot?

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

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But what's the matter with your Ma's parrot?

plural of “mitten” — glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

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

From this reading “Naw, I don't want no parrot.

not any; not one

From this reading “Naw, I don't want no parrot.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

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

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

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

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

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

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

on the contrary

From this reading I had rather have a fool boy around than a parrot.

To recall to mind.

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

plural of “response” — a result

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

very bad

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I had rather have a fool boy around than a parrot.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

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

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

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

From this reading HIS PA GETS BOXED--A PARROT FOR SALE--THE OLD MAN IS DOWN ON THE GROCER--“A CONTRITE HEART BEATS A BOB-TAIL FLUSH!”-- POLLLY'S RESPONSES--CAN A PARROT GO TO HELL?--THE OLD MAN GETS ANOTHER BLACK EYE--DUFFY HITS FOR KEEPS--NOTHING LIKE AN OYSTER FOR A BLACK EYE.

the upper part of anything

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

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

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

look attentively

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

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From this reading But what's the matter with your Ma's parrot?

in the company of; together with

From this reading But what's the matter with your Ma's parrot?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You don't want to buy a good parrot, do you,” said the bad boy to the grocery man, as he put his wet mittens on the top of the stove to dry, and kept his back to the stove so he could watch the grocery man, and be prepared for a kick, if the man should remember the rotten egg sign that the boy put up in front of the grocery, last week.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But what's the matter with your Ma's parrot?