Chapter I · The Fretted Silver Bracelet

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

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Even Dot, who was inclined to be forgiving of most of Sammy's sins both of omission and commission, admitted that to be true.

anew

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

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

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading But-- "Well, if I'm going to be in your old circus," Sammy announced doggedly, "I'm going to be a joey--or _nothin'_."

a formal public statement

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

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

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

with one leg on each side

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

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

From this reading Even Dot, who was inclined to be forgiving of most of Sammy's sins both of omission and commission, admitted that to be true.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Even Dot, who was inclined to be forgiving of most of Sammy's sins both of omission and commission, admitted that to be true.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

the handle of a broom

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But-- "Well, if I'm going to be in your old circus," Sammy announced doggedly, "I'm going to be a joey--or _nothin'_."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading But-- "Well, if I'm going to be in your old circus," Sammy announced doggedly, "I'm going to be a joey--or _nothin'_."

a rude or vulgar fool

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Even Dot, who was inclined to be forgiving of most of Sammy's sins both of omission and commission, admitted that to be true.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Tess's frank statement to this day is that it was entirely Sammy's fault that they were mixed up with the Gypsies at all.

characterized by great determination

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

with obstinate determination

From this reading But-- "Well, if I'm going to be in your old circus," Sammy announced doggedly, "I'm going to be a joey--or _nothin'_."

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

a very small circular shape

From this reading Even Dot, who was inclined to be forgiving of most of Sammy's sins both of omission and commission, admitted that to be true.

to come or go into

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Tess's frank statement to this day is that it was entirely Sammy's fault that they were mixed up with the Gypsies at all.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Dot, who was inclined to be forgiving of most of Sammy's sins both of omission and commission, admitted that to be true.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

at any time

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Tess's frank statement to this day is that it was entirely Sammy's fault that they were mixed up with the Gypsies at all.

inclined or able to forgive and show mercy

From this reading Even Dot, who was inclined to be forgiving of most of Sammy's sins both of omission and commission, admitted that to be true.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Tess's frank statement to this day is that it was entirely Sammy's fault that they were mixed up with the Gypsies at all.

an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

a young female

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

the act of departing

From this reading But-- "Well, if I'm going to be in your old circus," Sammy announced doggedly, "I'm going to be a joey--or _nothin'_."

plural of “gypsy” — a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading Tess's frank statement to this day is that it was entirely Sammy's fault that they were mixed up with the Gypsies at all.

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

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

come to pass

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

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

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

curved down like an eagle's beak

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

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

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

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From this reading But-- "Well, if I'm going to be in your old circus," Sammy announced doggedly, "I'm going to be a joey--or _nothin'_."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

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

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Even Dot, who was inclined to be forgiving of most of Sammy's sins both of omission and commission, admitted that to be true.

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

From this reading Tess's frank statement to this day is that it was entirely Sammy's fault that they were mixed up with the Gypsies at all.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

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

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

and nothing more

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

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

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Tess's frank statement to this day is that it was entirely Sammy's fault that they were mixed up with the Gypsies at all.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Even Dot, who was inclined to be forgiving of most of Sammy's sins both of omission and commission, admitted that to be true.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

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

From this reading But-- "Well, if I'm going to be in your old circus," Sammy announced doggedly, "I'm going to be a joey--or _nothin'_."

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

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

From this reading But-- "Well, if I'm going to be in your old circus," Sammy announced doggedly, "I'm going to be a joey--or _nothin'_."

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

a mistake resulting from neglect

From this reading Even Dot, who was inclined to be forgiving of most of Sammy's sins both of omission and commission, admitted that to be true.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But-- "Well, if I'm going to be in your old circus," Sammy announced doggedly, "I'm going to be a joey--or _nothin'_."

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

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

participate in games or sport

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

manifest or bring back

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

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

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

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

From this reading Even Dot, who was inclined to be forgiving of most of Sammy's sins both of omission and commission, admitted that to be true.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading Even Dot, who was inclined to be forgiving of most of Sammy's sins both of omission and commission, admitted that to be true.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Tess's frank statement to this day is that it was entirely Sammy's fault that they were mixed up with the Gypsies at all.

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

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

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

From this reading Tess's frank statement to this day is that it was entirely Sammy's fault that they were mixed up with the Gypsies at all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

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

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Tess's frank statement to this day is that it was entirely Sammy's fault that they were mixed up with the Gypsies at all.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Tess's frank statement to this day is that it was entirely Sammy's fault that they were mixed up with the Gypsies at all.

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

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Even Dot, who was inclined to be forgiving of most of Sammy's sins both of omission and commission, admitted that to be true.

except if; if not

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

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

From this reading Tess's frank statement to this day is that it was entirely Sammy's fault that they were mixed up with the Gypsies at all.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

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

From this reading Even Dot, who was inclined to be forgiving of most of Sammy's sins both of omission and commission, admitted that to be true.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But-- "Well, if I'm going to be in your old circus," Sammy announced doggedly, "I'm going to be a joey--or _nothin'_."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Tess, the next oldest Corner House girl (nobody ever dignified her with the name of "Theresa," unless it were Aunt Sarah Maltby) was inclined to reflect the opinion regarding most boys held by their oldest sister, Ruth.

which person or people

From this reading Even Dot, who was inclined to be forgiving of most of Sammy's sins both of omission and commission, admitted that to be true.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If Sammy Pinkney had not been determined to play a "joey" and hooked back one of the garage doors so as to enter astride a broomstick with a dash and the usual clown announcement, "Here we are again!" all would not have happened that did happen to the Corner House girls--at least, not in just the way the events really occurred.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But-- "Well, if I'm going to be in your old circus," Sammy announced doggedly, "I'm going to be a joey--or _nothin'_."