used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Alton, who now wore a new jean jacket buttoned right up to the neck, leaned against a pillar, answering the questions of the girl, who glanced at him with a smile occasionally.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
Alton
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From this reading Alton, who now wore a new jean jacket buttoned right up to the neck, leaned against a pillar, answering the questions of the girl, who glanced at him with a smile occasionally.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had hung her hat on the back of the chair, and a shaft of sunlight called up an answering brightness from the coils of lustrous hair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading She had hung her hat on the back of the chair, and a shaft of sunlight called up an answering brightness from the coils of lustrous hair.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Alton, who now wore a new jean jacket buttoned right up to the neck, leaned against a pillar, answering the questions of the girl, who glanced at him with a smile occasionally.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading It is possible that Miss Deringham was aware of this, even if she had not intended to convey that impression.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She had hung her hat on the back of the chair, and a shaft of sunlight called up an answering brightness from the coils of lustrous hair.
balustradenoun
a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading She had hung her hat on the back of the chair, and a shaft of sunlight called up an answering brightness from the coils of lustrous hair.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
buttonedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading Alton, who now wore a new jean jacket buttoned right up to the neck, leaned against a pillar, answering the questions of the girl, who glanced at him with a smile occasionally.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She had hung her hat on the back of the chair, and a shaft of sunlight called up an answering brightness from the coils of lustrous hair.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
coilsnounUS /kɔɪlz/
plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading She had hung her hat on the back of the chair, and a shaft of sunlight called up an answering brightness from the coils of lustrous hair.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading It is possible that Miss Deringham was aware of this, even if she had not intended to convey that impression.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
deerhide
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From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
DERINGHAM
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From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
put on clothes
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
divisible by two
From this reading It is possible that Miss Deringham was aware of this, even if she had not intended to convey that impression.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had hung her hat on the back of the chair, and a shaft of sunlight called up an answering brightness from the coils of lustrous hair.
a young female
From this reading Alton, who now wore a new jean jacket buttoned right up to the neck, leaned against a pillar, answering the questions of the girl, who glanced at him with a smile occasionally.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Alton, who now wore a new jean jacket buttoned right up to the neck, leaned against a pillar, answering the questions of the girl, who glanced at him with a smile occasionally.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had hung her hat on the back of the chair, and a shaft of sunlight called up an answering brightness from the coils of lustrous hair.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading She had hung her hat on the back of the chair, and a shaft of sunlight called up an answering brightness from the coils of lustrous hair.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading She had hung her hat on the back of the chair, and a shaft of sunlight called up an answering brightness from the coils of lustrous hair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alton, who now wore a new jean jacket buttoned right up to the neck, leaned against a pillar, answering the questions of the girl, who glanced at him with a smile occasionally.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading She had hung her hat on the back of the chair, and a shaft of sunlight called up an answering brightness from the coils of lustrous hair.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is possible that Miss Deringham was aware of this, even if she had not intended to convey that impression.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading It is possible that Miss Deringham was aware of this, even if she had not intended to convey that impression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It is possible that Miss Deringham was aware of this, even if she had not intended to convey that impression.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is possible that Miss Deringham was aware of this, even if she had not intended to convey that impression.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is possible that Miss Deringham was aware of this, even if she had not intended to convey that impression.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading Alton, who now wore a new jean jacket buttoned right up to the neck, leaned against a pillar, answering the questions of the girl, who glanced at him with a smile occasionally.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Alton, who now wore a new jean jacket buttoned right up to the neck, leaned against a pillar, answering the questions of the girl, who glanced at him with a smile occasionally.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Alton, who now wore a new jean jacket buttoned right up to the neck, leaned against a pillar, answering the questions of the girl, who glanced at him with a smile occasionally.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
for more time
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
lustrousadjectiveUS /ˈlʌstrəs/
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading She had hung her hat on the back of the chair, and a shaft of sunlight called up an answering brightness from the coils of lustrous hair.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Alton, who now wore a new jean jacket buttoned right up to the neck, leaned against a pillar, answering the questions of the girl, who glanced at him with a smile occasionally.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Alton, who now wore a new jean jacket buttoned right up to the neck, leaned against a pillar, answering the questions of the girl, who glanced at him with a smile occasionally.
not any; not one
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is possible that Miss Deringham was aware of this, even if she had not intended to convey that impression.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Alton, who now wore a new jean jacket buttoned right up to the neck, leaned against a pillar, answering the questions of the girl, who glanced at him with a smile occasionally.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Alton, who now wore a new jean jacket buttoned right up to the neck, leaned against a pillar, answering the questions of the girl, who glanced at him with a smile occasionally.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Alton, who now wore a new jean jacket buttoned right up to the neck, leaned against a pillar, answering the questions of the girl, who glanced at him with a smile occasionally.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is possible that Miss Deringham was aware of this, even if she had not intended to convey that impression.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Alton, who now wore a new jean jacket buttoned right up to the neck, leaned against a pillar, answering the questions of the girl, who glanced at him with a smile occasionally.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Alton, who now wore a new jean jacket buttoned right up to the neck, leaned against a pillar, answering the questions of the girl, who glanced at him with a smile occasionally.
scantiest
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From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading She had hung her hat on the back of the chair, and a shaft of sunlight called up an answering brightness from the coils of lustrous hair.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
SLIGHTEDverbUS /ˈslaɪtɪd/
past form of “slight” — pay no attention to, disrespect
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
slippernounUS /ˈslɪpər/
low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Alton, who now wore a new jean jacket buttoned right up to the neck, leaned against a pillar, answering the questions of the girl, who glanced at him with a smile occasionally.
Somasco
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From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
not in physical motion
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
the rays of the sun
From this reading She had hung her hat on the back of the chair, and a shaft of sunlight called up an answering brightness from the coils of lustrous hair.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is possible that Miss Deringham was aware of this, even if she had not intended to convey that impression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is possible that Miss Deringham was aware of this, even if she had not intended to convey that impression.
unpleasantlyadverbUS /ənˈplezəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had hung her hat on the back of the chair, and a shaft of sunlight called up an answering brightness from the coils of lustrous hair.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
precisely as stated
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
a Caucasian
From this reading MISS DERINGHAM FEELS SLIGHTED The morning was still and almost unpleasantly warm, but Miss Deringham looked very fresh and cool in her long white dress as she lay in a deerhide chair on the verandah of the Somasco ranch.
which person or people
From this reading Alton, who now wore a new jean jacket buttoned right up to the neck, leaned against a pillar, answering the questions of the girl, who glanced at him with a smile occasionally.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One foot in the scantiest form of slipper rested on the lowest rail of the balustrade, and she had slightly curled herself up in the chair in a fashion which implied a languid content with her surroundings, and that there was no longer any need for ceremony between herself and her companion.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Alton, who now wore a new jean jacket buttoned right up to the neck, leaned against a pillar, answering the questions of the girl, who glanced at him with a smile occasionally.
