Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

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

From this reading QUOTING SCOOP SAWYER'S LETTER "I didn't raise my _Ford_ to be a _jitney_-- To run the streets, and stay out late at night!

in actual fact

From this reading It was actually the first Caruso-like outburst of the pestersome youth that year, but his saengerfest brought vociferous howls of protest from campus and dormitories:

later than; following

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

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

From this reading QUOTING SCOOP SAWYER'S LETTER "I didn't raise my _Ford_ to be a _jitney_-- To run the streets, and stay out late at night!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading QUOTING SCOOP SAWYER'S LETTER "I didn't raise my _Ford_ to be a _jitney_-- To run the streets, and stay out late at night!

a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

English runner who in 1954 became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes (born in 1929)

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

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

From this reading QUOTING SCOOP SAWYER'S LETTER "I didn't raise my _Ford_ to be a _jitney_-- To run the streets, and stay out late at night!

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From this reading "_Bow-wow-wow_!

a youthful male person

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was actually the first Caruso-like outburst of the pestersome youth that year, but his saengerfest brought vociferous howls of protest from campus and dormitories:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was actually the first Caruso-like outburst of the pestersome youth that year, but his saengerfest brought vociferous howls of protest from campus and dormitories:

showing who or what does the action

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

a field on which the buildings of a university are situated

From this reading It was actually the first Caruso-like outburst of the pestersome youth that year, but his saengerfest brought vociferous howls of protest from campus and dormitories:

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From this reading It was actually the first Caruso-like outburst of the pestersome youth that year, but his saengerfest brought vociferous howls of protest from campus and dormitories:

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Who dares to put a jitney sign, upon it-- And send my _peace-ship_ out for fares to fight?"

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From this reading QUOTING SCOOP SAWYER'S LETTER "I didn't raise my _Ford_ to be a _jitney_-- To run the streets, and stay out late at night!

plural of “dormitory” — a college or university building containing living quarters for students

From this reading It was actually the first Caruso-like outburst of the pestersome youth that year, but his saengerfest brought vociferous howls of protest from campus and dormitories:

plural of “fare” — an agenda of things to do

From this reading Who dares to put a jitney sign, upon it-- And send my _peace-ship_ out for fares to fight?"

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Who dares to put a jitney sign, upon it-- And send my _peace-ship_ out for fares to fight?"

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was actually the first Caruso-like outburst of the pestersome youth that year, but his saengerfest brought vociferous howls of protest from campus and dormitories:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Who dares to put a jitney sign, upon it-- And send my _peace-ship_ out for fares to fight?"

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading QUOTING SCOOP SAWYER'S LETTER "I didn't raise my _Ford_ to be a _jitney_-- To run the streets, and stay out late at night!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was actually the first Caruso-like outburst of the pestersome youth that year, but his saengerfest brought vociferous howls of protest from campus and dormitories:

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From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

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

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

plural of “howl” — a long loud emotional utterance

From this reading It was actually the first Caruso-like outburst of the pestersome youth that year, but his saengerfest brought vociferous howls of protest from campus and dormitories:

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

From this reading QUOTING SCOOP SAWYER'S LETTER "I didn't raise my _Ford_ to be a _jitney_-- To run the streets, and stay out late at night!

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

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Who dares to put a jitney sign, upon it-- And send my _peace-ship_ out for fares to fight?"

a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport

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a son who has the same first name as his father

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading QUOTING SCOOP SAWYER'S LETTER "I didn't raise my _Ford_ to be a _jitney_-- To run the streets, and stay out late at night!

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading QUOTING SCOOP SAWYER'S LETTER "I didn't raise my _Ford_ to be a _jitney_-- To run the streets, and stay out late at night!

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading QUOTING SCOOP SAWYER'S LETTER "I didn't raise my _Ford_ to be a _jitney_-- To run the streets, and stay out late at night!

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading QUOTING SCOOP SAWYER'S LETTER "I didn't raise my _Ford_ to be a _jitney_-- To run the streets, and stay out late at night!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

To move from a closed position.

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading QUOTING SCOOP SAWYER'S LETTER "I didn't raise my _Ford_ to be a _jitney_-- To run the streets, and stay out late at night!

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading It was actually the first Caruso-like outburst of the pestersome youth that year, but his saengerfest brought vociferous howls of protest from campus and dormitories:

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

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From this reading Who dares to put a jitney sign, upon it-- And send my _peace-ship_ out for fares to fight?"

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From this reading It was actually the first Caruso-like outburst of the pestersome youth that year, but his saengerfest brought vociferous howls of protest from campus and dormitories:

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading It was actually the first Caruso-like outburst of the pestersome youth that year, but his saengerfest brought vociferous howls of protest from campus and dormitories:

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Who dares to put a jitney sign, upon it-- And send my _peace-ship_ out for fares to fight?"

-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading QUOTING SCOOP SAWYER'S LETTER "I didn't raise my _Ford_ to be a _jitney_-- To run the streets, and stay out late at night!

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading QUOTING SCOOP SAWYER'S LETTER "I didn't raise my _Ford_ to be a _jitney_-- To run the streets, and stay out late at night!

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading QUOTING SCOOP SAWYER'S LETTER "I didn't raise my _Ford_ to be a _jitney_-- To run the streets, and stay out late at night!

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From this reading It was actually the first Caruso-like outburst of the pestersome youth that year, but his saengerfest brought vociferous howls of protest from campus and dormitories:

possessive form of “sawyer” — one who is employed to saw wood

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the quantity a scoop will hold

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cause to go somewhere

From this reading Who dares to put a jitney sign, upon it-- And send my _peace-ship_ out for fares to fight?"

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

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

From this reading Who dares to put a jitney sign, upon it-- And send my _peace-ship_ out for fares to fight?"

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

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From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

having a supporting base

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

stay the same; remain in a certain state

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plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

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Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was actually the first Caruso-like outburst of the pestersome youth that year, but his saengerfest brought vociferous howls of protest from campus and dormitories:

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

From this reading QUOTING SCOOP SAWYER'S LETTER "I didn't raise my _Ford_ to be a _jitney_-- To run the streets, and stay out late at night!

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

From this reading QUOTING SCOOP SAWYER'S LETTER "I didn't raise my _Ford_ to be a _jitney_-- To run the streets, and stay out late at night!

the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

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From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Who dares to put a jitney sign, upon it-- And send my _peace-ship_ out for fares to fight?"

conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry

From this reading It was actually the first Caruso-like outburst of the pestersome youth that year, but his saengerfest brought vociferous howls of protest from campus and dormitories:

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

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

From this reading It was actually the first Caruso-like outburst of the pestersome youth that year, but his saengerfest brought vociferous howls of protest from campus and dormitories:

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

which person or people

From this reading Who dares to put a jitney sign, upon it-- And send my _peace-ship_ out for fares to fight?"

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

in the company of; together with

From this reading T. Haviland Hicks, Jr., standing by his open window at 3 P. M. one afternoon a week after his sensational return to Bannister College, with the "Prodigious Prodigy" in tow, indulged in the soul-satisfying pastime of twanging his banjo, and roaring, in his subterranean voice, a parody on "I Didn't Raise My Boy to be a Soldier."

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was actually the first Caruso-like outburst of the pestersome youth that year, but his saengerfest brought vociferous howls of protest from campus and dormitories:

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading It was actually the first Caruso-like outburst of the pestersome youth that year, but his saengerfest brought vociferous howls of protest from campus and dormitories: