Chapter X

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

From this reading "I don't need any coddlin', Uncle Zenas, for what I've done this day hasn't tuckered me out a little bit.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

(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 Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

Having no one else present.

From this reading Besides, I'm restin' with Sonny in my arms, a good deal more'n I would alone in bed."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I don't need any coddlin', Uncle Zenas, for what I've done this day hasn't tuckered me out a little bit.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

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

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

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

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

for the reason that

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Besides, I'm restin' with Sonny in my arms, a good deal more'n I would alone in bed."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, I'm restin' with Sonny in my arms, a good deal more'n I would alone in bed."

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading "I don't need any coddlin', Uncle Zenas, for what I've done this day hasn't tuckered me out a little bit.

a youthful male person

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

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From this reading "I don't need any coddlin', Uncle Zenas, for what I've done this day hasn't tuckered me out a little bit.

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

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "I don't need any coddlin', Uncle Zenas, for what I've done this day hasn't tuckered me out a little bit.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Besides, I'm restin' with Sonny in my arms, a good deal more'n I would alone in bed."

having the place or position changed

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

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From this reading "I don't need any coddlin', Uncle Zenas, for what I've done this day hasn't tuckered me out a little bit.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

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

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I don't need any coddlin', Uncle Zenas, for what I've done this day hasn't tuckered me out a little bit.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Besides, I'm restin' with Sonny in my arms, a good deal more'n I would alone in bed."

past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

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

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

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

From this reading "I don't need any coddlin', Uncle Zenas, for what I've done this day hasn't tuckered me out a little bit.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

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

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

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

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

the act of retaining something

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

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

From this reading "I don't need any coddlin', Uncle Zenas, for what I've done this day hasn't tuckered me out a little bit.

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

From this reading Besides, I'm restin' with Sonny in my arms, a good deal more'n I would alone in bed."

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

From this reading "I don't need any coddlin', Uncle Zenas, for what I've done this day hasn't tuckered me out a little bit.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

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

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

someone in charge of other people

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

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

From this reading "I don't need any coddlin', Uncle Zenas, for what I've done this day hasn't tuckered me out a little bit.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I don't need any coddlin', Uncle Zenas, for what I've done this day hasn't tuckered me out a little bit.

the force of workers available

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

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

From this reading Besides, I'm restin' with Sonny in my arms, a good deal more'n I would alone in bed."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Besides, I'm restin' with Sonny in my arms, a good deal more'n I would alone in bed."

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "I don't need any coddlin', Uncle Zenas, for what I've done this day hasn't tuckered me out a little bit.

not any; not one

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

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

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I don't need any coddlin', Uncle Zenas, for what I've done this day hasn't tuckered me out a little bit.

inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

free from harm or evil

From this reading THE RESCUE.

delivered from danger

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

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

From this reading Besides, I'm restin' with Sonny in my arms, a good deal more'n I would alone in bed."

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

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

English poet (1554-1586)

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

the state of being asleep

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)

From this reading Besides, I'm restin' with Sonny in my arms, a good deal more'n I would alone in bed."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE.

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

From this reading "I don't need any coddlin', Uncle Zenas, for what I've done this day hasn't tuckered me out a little bit.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

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

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

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

From this reading "I don't need any coddlin', Uncle Zenas, for what I've done this day hasn't tuckered me out a little bit.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

communicated in words

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

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

From this reading Sidney had a vague idea that he was much too large a boy to be thus held as if he were a baby; but he made no protest against being thus petted, because it could be plainly seen that it gave the old keeper real pleasure.

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

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I don't need any coddlin', Uncle Zenas, for what I've done this day hasn't tuckered me out a little bit.

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

which person or people

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied:

in the company of; together with

From this reading Besides, I'm restin' with Sonny in my arms, a good deal more'n I would alone in bed."

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

From this reading Besides, I'm restin' with Sonny in my arms, a good deal more'n I would alone in bed."

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

From this reading Uncle Zenas grumbled because Captain Eph insisted on holding Sidney in his arms, instead of lying down to rest as it seemed he ought to have done; but to all his protests, uttered in whispers lest the rescued men who were sleeping on the floor be disturbed, the old keeper replied: