Chapter VII

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

From this reading After a while Bett-Bett said— “What name, Missus?” I looked up to see her staring very hard at me, with a puzzled look on her face.

later than; following

From this reading After a while Bett-Bett said— “What name, Missus?” I looked up to see her staring very hard at me, with a puzzled look on her face.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

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

From this reading I had taught Sue some tricks—to beg, shake hands, and pretend to be “deadfellow”—and Bett-Bett was wild with delight.

react verbally

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

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

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After a while Bett-Bett said— “What name, Missus?” I looked up to see her staring very hard at me, with a puzzled look on her face.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

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

From this reading I had taught Sue some tricks—to beg, shake hands, and pretend to be “deadfellow”—and Bett-Bett was wild with delight.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading I had taught Sue some tricks—to beg, shake hands, and pretend to be “deadfellow”—and Bett-Bett was wild with delight.

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From this reading I had taught Sue some tricks—to beg, shake hands, and pretend to be “deadfellow”—and Bett-Bett was wild with delight.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

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

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

a special loved one

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

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

From this reading I had taught Sue some tricks—to beg, shake hands, and pretend to be “deadfellow”—and Bett-Bett was wild with delight.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading I had taught Sue some tricks—to beg, shake hands, and pretend to be “deadfellow”—and Bett-Bett was wild with delight.

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

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

with excitement; in an excited manner

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

opinion or judgment

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading After a while Bett-Bett said— “What name, Missus?” I looked up to see her staring very hard at me, with a puzzled look on her face.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

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

From this reading I had taught Sue some tricks—to beg, shake hands, and pretend to be “deadfellow”—and Bett-Bett was wild with delight.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading I had taught Sue some tricks—to beg, shake hands, and pretend to be “deadfellow”—and Bett-Bett was wild with delight.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading After a while Bett-Bett said— “What name, Missus?” I looked up to see her staring very hard at me, with a puzzled look on her face.

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

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

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

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

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

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

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

From this reading I had taught Sue some tricks—to beg, shake hands, and pretend to be “deadfellow”—and Bett-Bett was wild with delight.

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

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

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

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

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

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading After a while Bett-Bett said— “What name, Missus?” I looked up to see her staring very hard at me, with a puzzled look on her face.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading After a while Bett-Bett said— “What name, Missus?” I looked up to see her staring very hard at me, with a puzzled look on her face.

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

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

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

From this reading After a while Bett-Bett said— “What name, Missus?” I looked up to see her staring very hard at me, with a puzzled look on her face.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “What name, what?” I said, wondering what she meant.

informal term of address for someone's wife

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading After a while Bett-Bett said— “What name, Missus?” I looked up to see her staring very hard at me, with a puzzled look on her face.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

not any; not one

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

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

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After a while Bett-Bett said— “What name, Missus?” I looked up to see her staring very hard at me, with a puzzled look on her face.

on one occasion

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

a full supply

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

make believe with the intent to deceive

From this reading I had taught Sue some tricks—to beg, shake hands, and pretend to be “deadfellow”—and Bett-Bett was wild with delight.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading After a while Bett-Bett said— “What name, Missus?” I looked up to see her staring very hard at me, with a puzzled look on her face.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading After a while Bett-Bett said— “What name, Missus?” I looked up to see her staring very hard at me, with a puzzled look on her face.

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

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading After a while Bett-Bett said— “What name, Missus?” I looked up to see her staring very hard at me, with a puzzled look on her face.

small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading I had taught Sue some tricks—to beg, shake hands, and pretend to be “deadfellow”—and Bett-Bett was wild with delight.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I had taught Sue some tricks—to beg, shake hands, and pretend to be “deadfellow”—and Bett-Bett was wild with delight.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading After a while Bett-Bett said— “What name, Missus?” I looked up to see her staring very hard at me, with a puzzled look on her face.

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading I had taught Sue some tricks—to beg, shake hands, and pretend to be “deadfellow”—and Bett-Bett was wild with delight.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading I had taught Sue some tricks—to beg, shake hands, and pretend to be “deadfellow”—and Bett-Bett was wild with delight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

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

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

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

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

up to a particular time

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

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

From this reading I had taught Sue some tricks—to beg, shake hands, and pretend to be “deadfellow”—and Bett-Bett was wild with delight.

having come into contact

From this reading She did not answer at once, but picked up a book, and held it so close to her face that it almost touched her nose; then staring at it till her eyes nearly jumped out of her head, she said— “What name, likee this? likee this? likee this?” I laughed at her and said— “Bett-Bett, I hope I don’t look like that when I read,” for she looked a fearful little object.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading I had taught Sue some tricks—to beg, shake hands, and pretend to be “deadfellow”—and Bett-Bett was wild with delight.

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

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

precisely as stated

From this reading After a while Bett-Bett said— “What name, Missus?” I looked up to see her staring very hard at me, with a puzzled look on her face.

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

From this reading I had taught Sue some tricks—to beg, shake hands, and pretend to be “deadfellow”—and Bett-Bett was wild with delight.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading After a while Bett-Bett said— “What name, Missus?” I looked up to see her staring very hard at me, with a puzzled look on her face.

at the time that

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

during the time that

From this reading After a while Bett-Bett said— “What name, Missus?” I looked up to see her staring very hard at me, with a puzzled look on her face.

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From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading I had taught Sue some tricks—to beg, shake hands, and pretend to be “deadfellow”—and Bett-Bett was wild with delight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I had taught Sue some tricks—to beg, shake hands, and pretend to be “deadfellow”—and Bett-Bett was wild with delight.

showing curiosity

From this reading “What name, what?” I said, wondering what she meant.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading “My word, Missus!” she cried excitedly, “Sue plenty savey, him close up whitefellow.” Then seizing her darling in her arms, she darted off to the humpy to show her to the lubras, singing as she ran, “Sue plenty savey; him savey, him savey!” When they came back I was reading, and paid no attention to them.