Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

acted upon; influenced

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

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

From this reading "And why should I not be proud of my race?"

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From this reading Fair and flaxen-haired, typically Saxon, was the likeness she had drawn, filled out largely with knowledge gained from her father and from old Andy of the Dyea Post.

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

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading They had both been harking back to childhood, and she had been telling Corliss of her mother, whom she faintly remembered.

having a base

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

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

From this reading "And why should I not be proud of my race?"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They had both been harking back to childhood, and she had been telling Corliss of her mother, whom she faintly remembered.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They had both been harking back to childhood, and she had been telling Corliss of her mother, whom she faintly remembered.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Frona's cheeks were flushed and her eyes sparkling.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading They had both been harking back to childhood, and she had been telling Corliss of her mother, whom she faintly remembered.

resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

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

From this reading They had both been harking back to childhood, and she had been telling Corliss of her mother, whom she faintly remembered.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Fair and flaxen-haired, typically Saxon, was the likeness she had drawn, filled out largely with knowledge gained from her father and from old Andy of the Dyea Post.

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From this reading Fair and flaxen-haired, typically Saxon, was the likeness she had drawn, filled out largely with knowledge gained from her father and from old Andy of the Dyea Post.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Frona's cheeks were flushed and her eyes sparkling.

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

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading They had both been harking back to childhood, and she had been telling Corliss of her mother, whom she faintly remembered.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Fair and flaxen-haired, typically Saxon, was the likeness she had drawn, filled out largely with knowledge gained from her father and from old Andy of the Dyea Post.

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

From this reading Fair and flaxen-haired, typically Saxon, was the likeness she had drawn, filled out largely with knowledge gained from her father and from old Andy of the Dyea Post.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Fair and flaxen-haired, typically Saxon, was the likeness she had drawn, filled out largely with knowledge gained from her father and from old Andy of the Dyea Post.

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From this reading Fair and flaxen-haired, typically Saxon, was the likeness she had drawn, filled out largely with knowledge gained from her father and from old Andy of the Dyea Post.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading Frona's cheeks were flushed and her eyes sparkling.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Fair and flaxen-haired, typically Saxon, was the likeness she had drawn, filled out largely with knowledge gained from her father and from old Andy of the Dyea Post.

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

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

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

From this reading Frona's cheeks were flushed and her eyes sparkling.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Fair and flaxen-haired, typically Saxon, was the likeness she had drawn, filled out largely with knowledge gained from her father and from old Andy of the Dyea Post.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

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

From this reading They had both been harking back to childhood, and she had been telling Corliss of her mother, whom she faintly remembered.

-ing form of “hark” — listen; used mostly in the imperative

From this reading They had both been harking back to childhood, and she had been telling Corliss of her mother, whom she faintly remembered.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

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

From this reading Frona's cheeks were flushed and her eyes sparkling.

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

From this reading "And why should I not be proud of my race?"

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

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Fair and flaxen-haired, typically Saxon, was the likeness she had drawn, filled out largely with knowledge gained from her father and from old Andy of the Dyea Post.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Fair and flaxen-haired, typically Saxon, was the likeness she had drawn, filled out largely with knowledge gained from her father and from old Andy of the Dyea Post.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading Fair and flaxen-haired, typically Saxon, was the likeness she had drawn, filled out largely with knowledge gained from her father and from old Andy of the Dyea Post.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

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

From this reading They had both been harking back to childhood, and she had been telling Corliss of her mother, whom she faintly remembered.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "And why should I not be proud of my race?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "And why should I not be proud of my race?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "And why should I not be proud of my race?"

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

From this reading Fair and flaxen-haired, typically Saxon, was the likeness she had drawn, filled out largely with knowledge gained from her father and from old Andy of the Dyea Post.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Fair and flaxen-haired, typically Saxon, was the likeness she had drawn, filled out largely with knowledge gained from her father and from old Andy of the Dyea Post.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Fair and flaxen-haired, typically Saxon, was the likeness she had drawn, filled out largely with knowledge gained from her father and from old Andy of the Dyea Post.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading "And why should I not be proud of my race?"

any competition

From this reading "And why should I not be proud of my race?"

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading They had both been harking back to childhood, and she had been telling Corliss of her mother, whom she faintly remembered.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest

From this reading Fair and flaxen-haired, typically Saxon, was the likeness she had drawn, filled out largely with knowledge gained from her father and from old Andy of the Dyea Post.

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

From this reading They had both been harking back to childhood, and she had been telling Corliss of her mother, whom she faintly remembered.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "And why should I not be proud of my race?"

as an undiversified whole

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading Frona's cheeks were flushed and her eyes sparkling.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading They had both been harking back to childhood, and she had been telling Corliss of her mother, whom she faintly remembered.

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

From this reading Fair and flaxen-haired, typically Saxon, was the likeness she had drawn, filled out largely with knowledge gained from her father and from old Andy of the Dyea Post.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

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

From this reading They had both been harking back to childhood, and she had been telling Corliss of her mother, whom she faintly remembered.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

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

From this reading They had both been harking back to childhood, and she had been telling Corliss of her mother, whom she faintly remembered.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

in a typical manner

From this reading Fair and flaxen-haired, typically Saxon, was the likeness she had drawn, filled out largely with knowledge gained from her father and from old Andy of the Dyea Post.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

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

From this reading Fair and flaxen-haired, typically Saxon, was the likeness she had drawn, filled out largely with knowledge gained from her father and from old Andy of the Dyea Post.

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

From this reading Frona's cheeks were flushed and her eyes sparkling.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The discussion had then turned upon the race in general, and Frona had said things in the heat of enthusiasm which affected the more conservative mind of Corliss as dangerous and not solidly based on fact.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They had both been harking back to childhood, and she had been telling Corliss of her mother, whom she faintly remembered.

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

From this reading "And why should I not be proud of my race?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading Fair and flaxen-haired, typically Saxon, was the likeness she had drawn, filled out largely with knowledge gained from her father and from old Andy of the Dyea Post.