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Chapter IX
“Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?” “Ma'am? WHAT loaf o' bread?” “I believe I can't let you go outdoors this afternoon,” Mrs. Schofield said severely. “If you were hungry, you know perfectly well all you had to do was to--” “But I wasn't hungry; I--” “You can explain later,” Mrs. Schofield said.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““I believe I can't let you go outdoors this afternoon,” Mrs. Schofield said severely.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““I believe I can't let you go outdoors this afternoon,” Mrs. Schofield said severely.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““If you were hungry, you know perfectly well all you had to do was to--” “But I wasn't hungry; I--” “You can explain later,” Mrs. Schofield said.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading ““I believe I can't let you go outdoors this afternoon,” Mrs. Schofield said severely.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““If you were hungry, you know perfectly well all you had to do was to--” “But I wasn't hungry; I--” “You can explain later,” Mrs. Schofield said.”
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I believe I can't let you go outdoors this afternoon,” Mrs. Schofield said severely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If you were hungry, you know perfectly well all you had to do was to--” “But I wasn't hungry; I--” “You can explain later,” Mrs. Schofield said.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I believe I can't let you go outdoors this afternoon,” Mrs. Schofield said severely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “If you were hungry, you know perfectly well all you had to do was to--” “But I wasn't hungry; I--” “You can explain later,” Mrs. Schofield said.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “If you were hungry, you know perfectly well all you had to do was to--” “But I wasn't hungry; I--” “You can explain later,” Mrs. Schofield said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I believe I can't let you go outdoors this afternoon,” Mrs. Schofield said severely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?”
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If you were hungry, you know perfectly well all you had to do was to--” “But I wasn't hungry; I--” “You can explain later,” Mrs. Schofield said.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I believe I can't let you go outdoors this afternoon,” Mrs. Schofield said severely.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “If you were hungry, you know perfectly well all you had to do was to--” “But I wasn't hungry; I--” “You can explain later,” Mrs. Schofield said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If you were hungry, you know perfectly well all you had to do was to--” “But I wasn't hungry; I--” “You can explain later,” Mrs. Schofield said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I believe I can't let you go outdoors this afternoon,” Mrs. Schofield said severely.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If you were hungry, you know perfectly well all you had to do was to--” “But I wasn't hungry; I--” “You can explain later,” Mrs. Schofield said.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “If you were hungry, you know perfectly well all you had to do was to--” “But I wasn't hungry; I--” “You can explain later,” Mrs. Schofield said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If you were hungry, you know perfectly well all you had to do was to--” “But I wasn't hungry; I--” “You can explain later,” Mrs. Schofield said.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “I believe I can't let you go outdoors this afternoon,” Mrs. Schofield said severely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ma'am?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I believe I can't let you go outdoors this afternoon,” Mrs. Schofield said severely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHAT loaf o' bread?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I believe I can't let you go outdoors this afternoon,” Mrs. Schofield said severely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If you were hungry, you know perfectly well all you had to do was to--” “But I wasn't hungry; I--” “You can explain later,” Mrs. Schofield said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I believe I can't let you go outdoors this afternoon,” Mrs. Schofield said severely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I believe I can't let you go outdoors this afternoon,” Mrs. Schofield said severely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I believe I can't let you go outdoors this afternoon,” Mrs. Schofield said severely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “If you were hungry, you know perfectly well all you had to do was to--” “But I wasn't hungry; I--” “You can explain later,” Mrs. Schofield said.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If you were hungry, you know perfectly well all you had to do was to--” “But I wasn't hungry; I--” “You can explain later,” Mrs. Schofield said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If you were hungry, you know perfectly well all you had to do was to--” “But I wasn't hungry; I--” “You can explain later,” Mrs. Schofield said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If you were hungry, you know perfectly well all you had to do was to--” “But I wasn't hungry; I--” “You can explain later,” Mrs. Schofield said.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “If you were hungry, you know perfectly well all you had to do was to--” “But I wasn't hungry; I--” “You can explain later,” Mrs. Schofield said.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Penrod,” said his mother, “what did you do with that loaf of bread Della says you took from the table?”
