Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

(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 Been sitting up with your girl all night?”

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

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

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

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Been sitting up with your girl all night?”

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

a youthful male person

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

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

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

a young female

From this reading Been sitting up with your girl all night?”

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

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

From this reading HE TURNS SUPE.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

plural of “hen” — adult female chicken

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

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

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

an abrupt spasmodic movement

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

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From this reading “Naw!

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

From this reading Been sitting up with your girl all night?”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

a separate part of a whole

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

(of games) engaged in

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

on equal terms by payment or requital

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

plural of “raisin” — dried grape

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

a large or extra supply of something

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

an educational institution

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Been sitting up with your girl all night?”

ready to fall asleep

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

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From this reading HE TURNS SUPE.

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

of the highest quality

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

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

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading HE TURNS SUPE.

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

From this reading Been sitting up with your girl all night?”

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

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

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BAD BOY QUITS JERKING SODA--ENTERS THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION--“WHAT'S A SUPER”--THE PRIVILEGES OP A SUPE'S FATHER--BEHIND THE SCENES--THE BAD BOY HAS PLAYED WITH MC'CULLOUGH--“I WAS THE POPULACE”--PLAYS IT ON HIS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER--“I PRITHEE, AU RESERVOIR, I GO HENS!”

the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You look pretty sleepy,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in the store yawning, and stretched himself out on the counter with his head on a piece of brown wrapping paper, in reach of a box of raisins, “what's the matter?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Been sitting up with your girl all night?”