Chapter XXI

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

From this reading “As you like, of course,” he answered, leading the way to the old bench under a big apple tree just outside.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

anew

From this reading Boyd looked his surprise; she had not been sitting out any of the other dances, and again that uneasy feeling came over him.

(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 “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

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

From this reading Boyd looked his surprise; she had not been sitting out any of the other dances, and again that uneasy feeling came over him.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “As you like, of course,” he answered, leading the way to the old bench under a big apple tree just outside.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading “As you like, of course,” he answered, leading the way to the old bench under a big apple tree just outside.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Would you mind if we sat it out?” she asked.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Boyd looked his surprise; she had not been sitting out any of the other dances, and again that uneasy feeling came over him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading “As you like, of course,” he answered, leading the way to the old bench under a big apple tree just outside.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “As you like, of course,” he answered, leading the way to the old bench under a big apple tree just outside.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

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

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading “As you like, of course,” he answered, leading the way to the old bench under a big apple tree just outside.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Boyd looked his surprise; she had not been sitting out any of the other dances, and again that uneasy feeling came over him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

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

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

divisible by two

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

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

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Boyd looked his surprise; she had not been sitting out any of the other dances, and again that uneasy feeling came over him.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

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

From this reading Boyd looked his surprise; she had not been sitting out any of the other dances, and again that uneasy feeling came over him.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

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

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

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

From this reading Boyd looked his surprise; she had not been sitting out any of the other dances, and again that uneasy feeling came over him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

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

From this reading Boyd looked his surprise; she had not been sitting out any of the other dances, and again that uneasy feeling came over him.

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

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

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

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Would you mind if we sat it out?” she asked.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

and nothing more

From this reading “As you like, of course,” he answered, leading the way to the old bench under a big apple tree just outside.

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

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading “As you like, of course,” he answered, leading the way to the old bench under a big apple tree just outside.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “As you like, of course,” he answered, leading the way to the old bench under a big apple tree just outside.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

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

From this reading Boyd looked his surprise; she had not been sitting out any of the other dances, and again that uneasy feeling came over him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “Would you mind if we sat it out?” she asked.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Boyd looked his surprise; she had not been sitting out any of the other dances, and again that uneasy feeling came over him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

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

From this reading “As you like, of course,” he answered, leading the way to the old bench under a big apple tree just outside.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

on one occasion

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Boyd looked his surprise; she had not been sitting out any of the other dances, and again that uneasy feeling came over him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Would you mind if we sat it out?” she asked.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading “As you like, of course,” he answered, leading the way to the old bench under a big apple tree just outside.

with respect to the outside

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

above and across; more than

From this reading Boyd looked his surprise; she had not been sitting out any of the other dances, and again that uneasy feeling came over him.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading “Would you mind if we sat it out?” she asked.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

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

From this reading “Would you mind if we sat it out?” she asked.

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

From this reading Boyd looked his surprise; she had not been sitting out any of the other dances, and again that uneasy feeling came over him.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Boyd looked his surprise; she had not been sitting out any of the other dances, and again that uneasy feeling came over him.

express in words

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

a native or resident of Texas

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading “As you like, of course,” he answered, leading the way to the old bench under a big apple tree just outside.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading “As you like, of course,” he answered, leading the way to the old bench under a big apple tree just outside.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading Boyd looked his surprise; she had not been sitting out any of the other dances, and again that uneasy feeling came over him.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading “I wanted to tell you,” Blue Bonnet began at once,--“I’ve thought it all over, and it doesn’t seem fair _not_ to tell you--that I know about--” Boyd’s quick glance of astonishment, even though she felt it to be half assumed, made it hard to go on.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “As you like, of course,” he answered, leading the way to the old bench under a big apple tree just outside.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Would you mind if we sat it out?” she asked.

at the time that

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

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

From this reading “Would you mind if we sat it out?” she asked.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE TERM Boyd was in two minds about claiming that dance--it wouldn’t do the little Texan any harm to be called down; but when the time came, he presented himself before Blue Bonnet, outwardly as smiling as usual.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Would you mind if we sat it out?” she asked.