Chapter V

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

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

from one side of something to the other

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

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

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “That is a circus, little Slicko,” answered the monkey, kindly.

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

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

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

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Slicko saw the white tents, she heard the bands playing music, she heard men and boys calling out strange words, such as “ice cream cones!” “pink lemonade!” and “peanuts!”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The last word was the only one Slicko knew, for she had heard that before.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Slicko saw the white tents, she heard the bands playing music, she heard men and boys calling out strange words, such as “ice cream cones!” “pink lemonade!” and “peanuts!”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Slicko saw the white tents, she heard the bands playing music, she heard men and boys calling out strange words, such as “ice cream cones!” “pink lemonade!” and “peanuts!”

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

From this reading Once a squirrel who had lived in a city park came to visit Slicko’s mamma and papa.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Once a squirrel who had lived in a city park came to visit Slicko’s mamma and papa.

plural of “cone” — any cone-shaped artifact

From this reading Slicko saw the white tents, she heard the bands playing music, she heard men and boys calling out strange words, such as “ice cream cones!” “pink lemonade!” and “peanuts!”

the best people or things in a group

From this reading Slicko saw the white tents, she heard the bands playing music, she heard men and boys calling out strange words, such as “ice cream cones!” “pink lemonade!” and “peanuts!”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The last word was the only one Slicko knew, for she had heard that before.

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

From this reading The last word was the only one Slicko knew, for she had heard that before.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Slicko saw the white tents, she heard the bands playing music, she heard men and boys calling out strange words, such as “ice cream cones!” “pink lemonade!” and “peanuts!”

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Slicko saw the white tents, she heard the bands playing music, she heard men and boys calling out strange words, such as “ice cream cones!” “pink lemonade!” and “peanuts!”

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

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

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

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading “That is a circus, little Slicko,” answered the monkey, kindly.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The last word was the only one Slicko knew, for she had heard that before.

immediately past

From this reading The last word was the only one Slicko knew, for she had heard that before.

sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice

From this reading Slicko saw the white tents, she heard the bands playing music, she heard men and boys calling out strange words, such as “ice cream cones!” “pink lemonade!” and “peanuts!”

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

From this reading “That is a circus, little Slicko,” answered the monkey, kindly.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Once a squirrel who had lived in a city park came to visit Slicko’s mamma and papa.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

informal terms for a mother

From this reading Once a squirrel who had lived in a city park came to visit Slicko’s mamma and papa.

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

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

the force of workers available

From this reading Slicko saw the white tents, she heard the bands playing music, she heard men and boys calling out strange words, such as “ice cream cones!” “pink lemonade!” and “peanuts!”

any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading “That is a circus, little Slicko,” answered the monkey, kindly.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Slicko saw the white tents, she heard the bands playing music, she heard men and boys calling out strange words, such as “ice cream cones!” “pink lemonade!” and “peanuts!”

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

on one occasion

From this reading Once a squirrel who had lived in a city park came to visit Slicko’s mamma and papa.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The last word was the only one Slicko knew, for she had heard that before.

and nothing more

From this reading The last word was the only one Slicko knew, for she had heard that before.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Slicko saw the white tents, she heard the bands playing music, she heard men and boys calling out strange words, such as “ice cream cones!” “pink lemonade!” and “peanuts!”

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

From this reading Once a squirrel who had lived in a city park came to visit Slicko’s mamma and papa.

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

From this reading Once a squirrel who had lived in a city park came to visit Slicko’s mamma and papa.

an insignificant sum of money; a trifling amount

From this reading Slicko saw the white tents, she heard the bands playing music, she heard men and boys calling out strange words, such as “ice cream cones!” “pink lemonade!” and “peanuts!”

a light shade of red

From this reading Slicko saw the white tents, she heard the bands playing music, she heard men and boys calling out strange words, such as “ice cream cones!” “pink lemonade!” and “peanuts!”

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Slicko saw the white tents, she heard the bands playing music, she heard men and boys calling out strange words, such as “ice cream cones!” “pink lemonade!” and “peanuts!”

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

cut with a saw

From this reading Slicko saw the white tents, she heard the bands playing music, she heard men and boys calling out strange words, such as “ice cream cones!” “pink lemonade!” and “peanuts!”

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

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

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

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

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

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

From this reading Once a squirrel who had lived in a city park came to visit Slicko’s mamma and papa.

a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading Once a squirrel who had lived in a city park came to visit Slicko’s mamma and papa.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Slicko saw the white tents, she heard the bands playing music, she heard men and boys calling out strange words, such as “ice cream cones!” “pink lemonade!” and “peanuts!”

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Slicko saw the white tents, she heard the bands playing music, she heard men and boys calling out strange words, such as “ice cream cones!” “pink lemonade!” and “peanuts!”

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

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

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

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

From this reading Once a squirrel who had lived in a city park came to visit Slicko’s mamma and papa.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Once a squirrel who had lived in a city park came to visit Slicko’s mamma and papa.

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

From this reading The last word was the only one Slicko knew, for she had heard that before.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”

a Caucasian

From this reading Slicko saw the white tents, she heard the bands playing music, she heard men and boys calling out strange words, such as “ice cream cones!” “pink lemonade!” and “peanuts!”

which person or people

From this reading Once a squirrel who had lived in a city park came to visit Slicko’s mamma and papa.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The last word was the only one Slicko knew, for she had heard that before.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Slicko saw the white tents, she heard the bands playing music, she heard men and boys calling out strange words, such as “ice cream cones!” “pink lemonade!” and “peanuts!”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading SLICKO AND TUM TUM “Mappo,” asked Slicko, as she sat under the shade of a tree, near the road, and looked across at the tents in the vacant lot, “is that what you call a circus, Mappo?”