Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

anew

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

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

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

used as intensifiers

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

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

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

past form of “bloat” — become bloated or swollen or puff up

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

a youthful male person

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

clothing in general

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

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

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I understand your Pa has got to drinking again.

a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

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

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

not causing or capable of causing harm

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

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

From this reading I understand your Pa has got to drinking again.

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

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

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From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

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

From this reading “I tell you, boy, I pity you.

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

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

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

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is too bad.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

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

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

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

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

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

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading “I tell you, boy, I pity you.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

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

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

express in words

From this reading “I tell you, boy, I pity you.

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

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

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

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It is too bad.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading I understand your Pa has got to drinking again.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

accept gladly

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

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

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I tell you, boy, I pity you.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--THE OLD MAN BEGINS DRINKING AGAIN--THINKS BETTING IS HARMLESS--HAD TO WALK HOME FROM CHICAGO--THE SPECTACLES CHANGED--A SMALL SUIT OF CLOTHES-- THE OLD MAN AWFULLY BLOATED--“HENNERY YOUR PA IS A MIGHTY SICK MAN”--THE SWELLING SUDDENLY GOES DOWN.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading “Come in,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as the youth stood on the steps in an uncertain sort of away, as though he did not know whether he would be welcome or not.