Chapter XVI

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

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

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

From this reading "Why, who should it be but Marie and the baby?"

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

From this reading "Why, who should it be but Marie and the baby?"

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

From this reading "Why, who should it be but Marie and the baby?"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

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From this reading TAD HARDENS HIS HEART "PHIL, Phil, they're just comin'.

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

From this reading "You don't say!" cried Phil, jumping up.

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From this reading "You don't say!" cried Phil, jumping up.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "You know I went with Father Jacques to St. Malo, this morning," explained Tad.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "You know I went with Father Jacques to St. Malo, this morning," explained Tad.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

third-person singular of “harden” — become hard or harder

From this reading TAD HARDENS HIS HEART "PHIL, Phil, they're just comin'.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading TAD HARDENS HIS HEART "PHIL, Phil, they're just comin'.

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

From this reading TAD HARDENS HIS HEART "PHIL, Phil, they're just comin'.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

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

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

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From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Why, who should it be but Marie and the baby?"

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From this reading "You know I went with Father Jacques to St. Malo, this morning," explained Tad.

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading "You don't say!" cried Phil, jumping up.

and nothing more

From this reading TAD HARDENS HIS HEART "PHIL, Phil, they're just comin'.

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

From this reading "You know I went with Father Jacques to St. Malo, this morning," explained Tad.

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

From this reading "You know I went with Father Jacques to St. Malo, this morning," explained Tad.

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

From this reading "Why, who should it be but Marie and the baby?"

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "You know I went with Father Jacques to St. Malo, this morning," explained Tad.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

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

From this reading TAD HARDENS HIS HEART "PHIL, Phil, they're just comin'.

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

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

express in words

From this reading "You don't say!" cried Phil, jumping up.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Why, who should it be but Marie and the baby?"

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

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

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

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

From this reading "You know I went with Father Jacques to St. Malo, this morning," explained Tad.

a slight amount or degree of difference

From this reading TAD HARDENS HIS HEART "PHIL, Phil, they're just comin'.

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

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

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

From this reading TAD HARDENS HIS HEART "PHIL, Phil, they're just comin'.

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

From this reading "You know I went with Father Jacques to St. Malo, this morning," explained Tad.

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

From this reading "You know I went with Father Jacques to St. Malo, this morning," explained Tad.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

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

From this reading "You don't say!" cried Phil, jumping up.

precisely as stated

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

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

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "You know I went with Father Jacques to St. Malo, this morning," explained Tad.

which person or people

From this reading I'm first, 'cause I ran on before; but they're—" "Who, Tad?" inquired Phil, who was sitting under the shelter of Mother Sophie's cart, very busy finishing a huge hat.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, who should it be but Marie and the baby?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading "You know I went with Father Jacques to St. Malo, this morning," explained Tad.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You don't say!" cried Phil, jumping up.