Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading Also he sang--if not divinely, at least so acceptably that his services were constantly asked for charity concerts.

in addition

From this reading Also he sang--if not divinely, at least so acceptably that his services were constantly asked for charity concerts.

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

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading On a moss-green background of rolling clouds a most artistic cluster of old-fashioned cabbage roses was tossed carelessly, with a brown slug on a leaf as a touch of realism.

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

From this reading The design was his own, and very excellent it seemed to Wallie as he stopped at intervals and held it from him.

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

From this reading Also he sang--if not divinely, at least so acceptably that his services were constantly asked for charity concerts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The design was his own, and very excellent it seemed to Wallie as he stopped at intervals and held it from him.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading On a moss-green background of rolling clouds a most artistic cluster of old-fashioned cabbage roses was tossed carelessly, with a brown slug on a leaf as a touch of realism.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading On a moss-green background of rolling clouds a most artistic cluster of old-fashioned cabbage roses was tossed carelessly, with a brown slug on a leaf as a touch of realism.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

any of various types of cabbage

From this reading On a moss-green background of rolling clouds a most artistic cluster of old-fashioned cabbage roses was tossed carelessly, with a brown slug on a leaf as a touch of realism.

without care or concern

From this reading On a moss-green background of rolling clouds a most artistic cluster of old-fashioned cabbage roses was tossed carelessly, with a brown slug on a leaf as a touch of realism.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading Also he sang--if not divinely, at least so acceptably that his services were constantly asked for charity concerts.

for the most part

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading On a moss-green background of rolling clouds a most artistic cluster of old-fashioned cabbage roses was tossed carelessly, with a brown slug on a leaf as a touch of realism.

come together as in a cluster or flock

From this reading On a moss-green background of rolling clouds a most artistic cluster of old-fashioned cabbage roses was tossed carelessly, with a brown slug on a leaf as a touch of realism.

plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading Also he sang--if not divinely, at least so acceptably that his services were constantly asked for charity concerts.

any cone-shaped artifact

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Also he sang--if not divinely, at least so acceptably that his services were constantly asked for charity concerts.

plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

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

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading The design was his own, and very excellent it seemed to Wallie as he stopped at intervals and held it from him.

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

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

by divine means

From this reading Also he sang--if not divinely, at least so acceptably that his services were constantly asked for charity concerts.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading The design was his own, and very excellent it seemed to Wallie as he stopped at intervals and held it from him.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The design was his own, and very excellent it seemed to Wallie as he stopped at intervals and held it from him.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

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

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

without cause

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

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

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

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

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The design was his own, and very excellent it seemed to Wallie as he stopped at intervals and held it from him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The design was his own, and very excellent it seemed to Wallie as he stopped at intervals and held it from him.

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

From this reading The design was his own, and very excellent it seemed to Wallie as he stopped at intervals and held it from him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Also he sang--if not divinely, at least so acceptably that his services were constantly asked for charity concerts.

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

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading The design was his own, and very excellent it seemed to Wallie as he stopped at intervals and held it from him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The design was his own, and very excellent it seemed to Wallie as he stopped at intervals and held it from him.

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From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading On a moss-green background of rolling clouds a most artistic cluster of old-fashioned cabbage roses was tossed carelessly, with a brown slug on a leaf as a touch of realism.

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 Also he sang--if not divinely, at least so acceptably that his services were constantly asked for charity concerts.

sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

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

From this reading On a moss-green background of rolling clouds a most artistic cluster of old-fashioned cabbage roses was tossed carelessly, with a brown slug on a leaf as a touch of realism.

used to form the superlative

From this reading On a moss-green background of rolling clouds a most artistic cluster of old-fashioned cabbage roses was tossed carelessly, with a brown slug on a leaf as a touch of realism.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

out of fashion

From this reading On a moss-green background of rolling clouds a most artistic cluster of old-fashioned cabbage roses was tossed carelessly, with a brown slug on a leaf as a touch of realism.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

and nothing more

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

above and across; more than

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The design was his own, and very excellent it seemed to Wallie as he stopped at intervals and held it from him.

make a painting

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

coated with paint

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

by necessity; by force of circumstance

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

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

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

literature in metrical form

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth

From this reading On a moss-green background of rolling clouds a most artistic cluster of old-fashioned cabbage roses was tossed carelessly, with a brown slug on a leaf as a touch of realism.

resisting control or authority

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

uttered with a trill

From this reading On a moss-green background of rolling clouds a most artistic cluster of old-fashioned cabbage roses was tossed carelessly, with a brown slug on a leaf as a touch of realism.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading On a moss-green background of rolling clouds a most artistic cluster of old-fashioned cabbage roses was tossed carelessly, with a brown slug on a leaf as a touch of realism.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading Also he sang--if not divinely, at least so acceptably that his services were constantly asked for charity concerts.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The design was his own, and very excellent it seemed to Wallie as he stopped at intervals and held it from him.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Also he sang--if not divinely, at least so acceptably that his services were constantly asked for charity concerts.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading On a moss-green background of rolling clouds a most artistic cluster of old-fashioned cabbage roses was tossed carelessly, with a brown slug on a leaf as a touch of realism.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

not in physical motion

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The design was his own, and very excellent it seemed to Wallie as he stopped at intervals and held it from him.

the act of swimming

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

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

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

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

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading On a moss-green background of rolling clouds a most artistic cluster of old-fashioned cabbage roses was tossed carelessly, with a brown slug on a leaf as a touch of realism.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading On a moss-green background of rolling clouds a most artistic cluster of old-fashioned cabbage roses was tossed carelessly, with a brown slug on a leaf as a touch of realism.

plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

create by training and teaching

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

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

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

in an uneven and irregular way

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

up to a particular time

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

on a floor above

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

literature in metrical form

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

precisely as stated

From this reading The design was his own, and very excellent it seemed to Wallie as he stopped at intervals and held it from him.

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

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

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

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

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

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "PINKEY" The train upon which Will Smith was expected was not due until twelve-thirty, so, since he could not go swimming and still felt rebellious over being forbidden, Wallie went upstairs to put the finishing touches on a lemonade tray of japanned tin which he had painted and intended presenting to Mr. Cone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On a moss-green background of rolling clouds a most artistic cluster of old-fashioned cabbage roses was tossed carelessly, with a brown slug on a leaf as a touch of realism.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading The gods have a way of apportioning their gifts unevenly, for not only did Wallie paint but he wrote poetry--free verse mostly; free chiefly in the sense that his contributions to the smaller magazines were, perforce, gratuitous.