(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "If you haven't, we may be able to save you getting into one of the 'Old Ladies' Homes.'"
having fair knowledge of
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Soda asked presently.
Baxter
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From this reading "That's the Baxter name for several boarding-houses managed by elderly maiden ladies," explained Fred.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If you haven't, we may be able to save you getting into one of the 'Old Ladies' Homes.'"
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
boarding-houses
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From this reading "That's the Baxter name for several boarding-houses managed by elderly maiden ladies," explained Fred.
boarding-place
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From this reading "I say, have you picked out your boarding-place, Clothespin?"
Bronson's
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From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
ButtonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "That's the Baxter name for several boarding-houses managed by elderly maiden ladies," explained Fred.
Clothespinnoun
wood or plastic fastener; for holding clothes on a clothesline
From this reading "I say, have you picked out your boarding-place, Clothespin?"
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "That's the Baxter name for several boarding-houses managed by elderly maiden ladies," explained Fred.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "That's the Baxter name for several boarding-houses managed by elderly maiden ladies," explained Fred.
an act that fails
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
FATHER'SnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
Fred
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From this reading "That's the Baxter name for several boarding-houses managed by elderly maiden ladies," explained Fred.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "If you haven't, we may be able to save you getting into one of the 'Old Ladies' Homes.'"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I say, have you picked out your boarding-place, Clothespin?"
haven't
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From this reading "If you haven't, we may be able to save you getting into one of the 'Old Ladies' Homes.'"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
HomesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading "If you haven't, we may be able to save you getting into one of the 'Old Ladies' Homes.'"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I say, have you picked out your boarding-place, Clothespin?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you haven't, we may be able to save you getting into one of the 'Old Ladies' Homes.'"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "If you haven't, we may be able to save you getting into one of the 'Old Ladies' Homes.'"
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "If you haven't, we may be able to save you getting into one of the 'Old Ladies' Homes.'"
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
maidennoun, literaryUS /ˈmeɪdən/
a young woman who is not married
From this reading "That's the Baxter name for several boarding-houses managed by elderly maiden ladies," explained Fred.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "That's the Baxter name for several boarding-houses managed by elderly maiden ladies," explained Fred.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "If you haven't, we may be able to save you getting into one of the 'Old Ladies' Homes.'"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "That's the Baxter name for several boarding-houses managed by elderly maiden ladies," explained Fred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "If you haven't, we may be able to save you getting into one of the 'Old Ladies' Homes.'"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "If you haven't, we may be able to save you getting into one of the 'Old Ladies' Homes.'"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "If you haven't, we may be able to save you getting into one of the 'Old Ladies' Homes.'"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I say, have you picked out your boarding-place, Clothespin?"
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading "I say, have you picked out your boarding-place, Clothespin?"
in the near future
From this reading Soda asked presently.
except for; apart from
From this reading "If you haven't, we may be able to save you getting into one of the 'Old Ladies' Homes.'"
express in words
From this reading "I say, have you picked out your boarding-place, Clothespin?"
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "That's the Baxter name for several boarding-houses managed by elderly maiden ladies," explained Fred.
SodanounUS /ˈsoʊdə/
a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading Soda asked presently.
in the near future
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
having a supporting base
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's the Baxter name for several boarding-houses managed by elderly maiden ladies," explained Fred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
interact in a certain way
From this reading HIS FATHER'S FAILURE Bronson's action in standing treat for Buttons and his crowd did much to establish him in their good graces, and the lads soon became better acquainted.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If you haven't, we may be able to save you getting into one of the 'Old Ladies' Homes.'"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I say, have you picked out your boarding-place, Clothespin?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I say, have you picked out your boarding-place, Clothespin?"
