Chapter IV · “Well—she’ll Be a Nuisance”

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

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “I think her coming’s goin’ to bring about changes.

the state of being absent

From this reading So disturbed had he been by the arrival of his little niece that he forgot to question and cross-question young Chetwood Gormley regarding the possible customers that had been in the store during his absence.

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

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading So disturbed had he been by the arrival of his little niece that he forgot to question and cross-question young Chetwood Gormley regarding the possible customers that had been in the store during his absence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So disturbed had he been by the arrival of his little niece that he forgot to question and cross-question young Chetwood Gormley regarding the possible customers that had been in the store during his absence.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading “I think her coming’s goin’ to bring about changes.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So disturbed had he been by the arrival of his little niece that he forgot to question and cross-question young Chetwood Gormley regarding the possible customers that had been in the store during his absence.

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

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading “I think her coming’s goin’ to bring about changes.

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From this reading “And I tell you what I think, mother,” Chet said, with his mouth full, at supper that evening.

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

From this reading So disturbed had he been by the arrival of his little niece that he forgot to question and cross-question young Chetwood Gormley regarding the possible customers that had been in the store during his absence.

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

From this reading “I think her coming’s goin’ to bring about changes.

a question asked in cross-examination

From this reading So disturbed had he been by the arrival of his little niece that he forgot to question and cross-question young Chetwood Gormley regarding the possible customers that had been in the store during his absence.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading So disturbed had he been by the arrival of his little niece that he forgot to question and cross-question young Chetwood Gormley regarding the possible customers that had been in the store during his absence.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

having the place or position changed

From this reading So disturbed had he been by the arrival of his little niece that he forgot to question and cross-question young Chetwood Gormley regarding the possible customers that had been in the store during his absence.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading So disturbed had he been by the arrival of his little niece that he forgot to question and cross-question young Chetwood Gormley regarding the possible customers that had been in the store during his absence.

divisible by two

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading “And I tell you what I think, mother,” Chet said, with his mouth full, at supper that evening.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading So disturbed had he been by the arrival of his little niece that he forgot to question and cross-question young Chetwood Gormley regarding the possible customers that had been in the store during his absence.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading “And I tell you what I think, mother,” Chet said, with his mouth full, at supper that evening.

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

From this reading “I think her coming’s goin’ to bring about changes.

the act of departing

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

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

From this reading So disturbed had he been by the arrival of his little niece that he forgot to question and cross-question young Chetwood Gormley regarding the possible customers that had been in the store during his absence.

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

From this reading So disturbed had he been by the arrival of his little niece that he forgot to question and cross-question young Chetwood Gormley regarding the possible customers that had been in the store during his absence.

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

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

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

From this reading “I think her coming’s goin’ to bring about changes.

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

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

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

From this reading “And I tell you what I think, mother,” Chet said, with his mouth full, at supper that evening.

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

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

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

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

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

From this reading So disturbed had he been by the arrival of his little niece that he forgot to question and cross-question young Chetwood Gormley regarding the possible customers that had been in the store during his absence.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

a woman of refinement

From this reading Yes, ma’am!”

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

From this reading “And I tell you what I think, mother,” Chet said, with his mouth full, at supper that evening.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading “And I tell you what I think, mother,” Chet said, with his mouth full, at supper that evening.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading So disturbed had he been by the arrival of his little niece that he forgot to question and cross-question young Chetwood Gormley regarding the possible customers that had been in the store during his absence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

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

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading So disturbed had he been by the arrival of his little niece that he forgot to question and cross-question young Chetwood Gormley regarding the possible customers that had been in the store during his absence.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading So disturbed had he been by the arrival of his little niece that he forgot to question and cross-question young Chetwood Gormley regarding the possible customers that had been in the store during his absence.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading So disturbed had he been by the arrival of his little niece that he forgot to question and cross-question young Chetwood Gormley regarding the possible customers that had been in the store during his absence.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “And I tell you what I think, mother,” Chet said, with his mouth full, at supper that evening.

do one's shopping

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So disturbed had he been by the arrival of his little niece that he forgot to question and cross-question young Chetwood Gormley regarding the possible customers that had been in the store during his absence.

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

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading “And I tell you what I think, mother,” Chet said, with his mouth full, at supper that evening.

express in words

From this reading “And I tell you what I think, mother,” Chet said, with his mouth full, at supper that evening.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So disturbed had he been by the arrival of his little niece that he forgot to question and cross-question young Chetwood Gormley regarding the possible customers that had been in the store during his absence.

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

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “And I tell you what I think, mother,” Chet said, with his mouth full, at supper that evening.

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

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “And I tell you what I think, mother,” Chet said, with his mouth full, at supper that evening.

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

From this reading Mr. Joseph Stagg, going down to his store, past the home and carpenter shop of Jedidiah Parlow, at which he did not even look, finally came to his destination in a very brown study.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “And I tell you what I think, mother,” Chet said, with his mouth full, at supper that evening.

an affirmative

From this reading Yes, ma’am!”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “And I tell you what I think, mother,” Chet said, with his mouth full, at supper that evening.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading So disturbed had he been by the arrival of his little niece that he forgot to question and cross-question young Chetwood Gormley regarding the possible customers that had been in the store during his absence.