Chapter VIII

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

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

plural of “absence” — the state of being absent

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

From this reading "Well, I wouldn't, not if it was ever so," asserted the worthy woman, her face aflame with righteous indignation.

(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 It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

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

From this reading Aura's eyebrows almost met in a sudden frown.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

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

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

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

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading "Well, I wouldn't, not if it was ever so," asserted the worthy woman, her face aflame with righteous indignation.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

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

From this reading Aura's eyebrows almost met in a sudden frown.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

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

From this reading "Mr. Meredith, the rector, he know his part, an' being unbaptized there won't be no funeral, so what's the use of flowers?"

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "Mr. Meredith, the rector, he know his part, an' being unbaptized there won't be no funeral, so what's the use of flowers?"

Italian painter of mythological and religious paintings (1444-1510)

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

of short duration or distance

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

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

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

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

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

divisible by two

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

at any time

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading Aura's eyebrows almost met in a sudden frown.

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

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading "Mr. Meredith, the rector, he know his part, an' being unbaptized there won't be no funeral, so what's the use of flowers?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading Aura's eyebrows almost met in a sudden frown.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading "Mr. Meredith, the rector, he know his part, an' being unbaptized there won't be no funeral, so what's the use of flowers?"

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

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

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

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

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

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

From this reading "Mr. Meredith, the rector, he know his part, an' being unbaptized there won't be no funeral, so what's the use of flowers?"

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

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

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

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

From this reading "Mr. Meredith, the rector, he know his part, an' being unbaptized there won't be no funeral, so what's the use of flowers?"

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

From this reading "Well, I wouldn't, not if it was ever so," asserted the worthy woman, her face aflame with righteous indignation.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Well, I wouldn't, not if it was ever so," asserted the worthy woman, her face aflame with righteous indignation.

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

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading "Well, I wouldn't, not if it was ever so," asserted the worthy woman, her face aflame with righteous indignation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

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

From this reading "Mr. Meredith, the rector, he know his part, an' being unbaptized there won't be no funeral, so what's the use of flowers?"

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

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

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)

From this reading "Mr. Meredith, the rector, he know his part, an' being unbaptized there won't be no funeral, so what's the use of flowers?"

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Aura's eyebrows almost met in a sudden frown.

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

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

disposed to or in a state of mutiny

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

not any; not one

From this reading "Mr. Meredith, the rector, he know his part, an' being unbaptized there won't be no funeral, so what's the use of flowers?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Well, I wouldn't, not if it was ever so," asserted the worthy woman, her face aflame with righteous indignation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

on one occasion

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "Mr. Meredith, the rector, he know his part, an' being unbaptized there won't be no funeral, so what's the use of flowers?"

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading "Mr. Meredith, the rector, he know his part, an' being unbaptized there won't be no funeral, so what's the use of flowers?"

characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice

From this reading "Well, I wouldn't, not if it was ever so," asserted the worthy woman, her face aflame with righteous indignation.

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

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Well, I wouldn't, not if it was ever so," asserted the worthy woman, her face aflame with righteous indignation.

advocating or following the socialist principles

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

having a supporting base

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

not in physical motion

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Aura's eyebrows almost met in a sudden frown.

the rays of the sun

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

(Roman mythology) god of woods and fields and flocks; Pan is the Greek counterpart

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

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

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Mr. Meredith, the rector, he know his part, an' being unbaptized there won't be no funeral, so what's the use of flowers?"

not having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism

From this reading "Mr. Meredith, the rector, he know his part, an' being unbaptized there won't be no funeral, so what's the use of flowers?"

generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

the act of using

From this reading "Mr. Meredith, the rector, he know his part, an' being unbaptized there won't be no funeral, so what's the use of flowers?"

precisely as stated

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

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

From this reading It was early autumn, and Aura was standing in the garden, looking more like a Botticelli angel than ever, for her face was mutinous, the very curls about her temples and ears all crisped and gold-edged as she defied even the sunlight.

(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 "Well, I wouldn't, not if it was ever so," asserted the worthy woman, her face aflame with righteous indignation.

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

From this reading "Mr. Meredith, the rector, he know his part, an' being unbaptized there won't be no funeral, so what's the use of flowers?"

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

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

which person or people

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "Well, I wouldn't, not if it was ever so," asserted the worthy woman, her face aflame with righteous indignation.

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From this reading "Mr. Meredith, the rector, he know his part, an' being unbaptized there won't be no funeral, so what's the use of flowers?"

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading "Well, I wouldn't, not if it was ever so," asserted the worthy woman, her face aflame with righteous indignation.

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From this reading "Well, I wouldn't, not if it was ever so," asserted the worthy woman, her face aflame with righteous indignation.

a reference book that is published regularly once every year

From this reading She was engaged in an argument with Martha, who, in Mr. Sylvanus Smith's brief yearly absences on the work of the Socialistic Congress, still attempted an authority which she had once held undisputed.