Chapter XI

United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

later than; following

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

anew

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

(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 LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

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

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Her plan answered well.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

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

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

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From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She did not know what the time was, but she got up, and, tiptoeing out, called Aaron.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She did not know what the time was, but she got up, and, tiptoeing out, called Aaron.

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

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

clothing in general

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading All night she was constantly turning and waking, and she was glad enough when daylight came at last.

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

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

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

From this reading All night she was constantly turning and waking, and she was glad enough when daylight came at last.

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

From this reading She did not know what the time was, but she got up, and, tiptoeing out, called Aaron.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading All night she was constantly turning and waking, and she was glad enough when daylight came at last.

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From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

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

From this reading She did not know what the time was, but she got up, and, tiptoeing out, called Aaron.

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

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

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

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

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

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

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

From this reading She did not know what the time was, but she got up, and, tiptoeing out, called Aaron.

immediately past

From this reading All night she was constantly turning and waking, and she was glad enough when daylight came at last.

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From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

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

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

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

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

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

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Her plan answered well.

participate in games or sport

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

only a very short time before

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

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

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

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

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

the state of being asleep

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

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

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

deeply or completely

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

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

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

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

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She did not know what the time was, but she got up, and, tiptoeing out, called Aaron.

-ing form of “tiptoe” — walk on one's toes

From this reading She did not know what the time was, but she got up, and, tiptoeing out, called Aaron.

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

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading All night she was constantly turning and waking, and she was glad enough when daylight came at last.

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

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading All night she was constantly turning and waking, and she was glad enough when daylight came at last.

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

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Her plan answered well.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She did not know what the time was, but she got up, and, tiptoeing out, called Aaron.

at the time that

From this reading In fact, she was so afraid of oversleeping that after Bessie had seen her to bed and said “Good-night,” she slipped out again and put on some of her clothes, partly that she might be so far dressed when morning came, and partly that the discomfort of them might prevent her sleeping too soundly.

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

From this reading LOVEDAY AND AARON PLAY AT BEING PISKIES Loveday could scarcely sleep at all that night, she was so afraid that they would not wake up early enough to start.