used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTAIN WHITE CHOOSES A MONUMENT.
adoptionnounUS /əˈdɑːpʃən/
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
any thing at all
From this reading "You haven't anything to complain of?"
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Hippolyta," he said, wheeling around upon Mrs. Prymmer as she established herself in the sunny window, knitting in hand, "that daughter-in-law treats you very civilly now, doesn't she?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
can't
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From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN WHITE CHOOSES A MONUMENT.
CHOOSESverbUS /ˈtʃuːzəz/
third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading CAPTAIN WHITE CHOOSES A MONUMENT.
civillyadverbUS /ˈsɪvɪli/
in a civil manner
From this reading "Hippolyta," he said, wheeling around upon Mrs. Prymmer as she established herself in the sunny window, knitting in hand, "that daughter-in-law treats you very civilly now, doesn't she?"
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading "You haven't anything to complain of?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
daughter-in-lawnounUS /ˈdɔːtərɪnlɔː/
the wife of your son
From this reading "Hippolyta," he said, wheeling around upon Mrs. Prymmer as she established herself in the sunny window, knitting in hand, "that daughter-in-law treats you very civilly now, doesn't she?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She does," said Mrs. Prymmer.
doesn't
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From this reading "Hippolyta," he said, wheeling around upon Mrs. Prymmer as she established herself in the sunny window, knitting in hand, "that daughter-in-law treats you very civilly now, doesn't she?"
to come or go into
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading "Hippolyta," he said, wheeling around upon Mrs. Prymmer as she established herself in the sunny window, knitting in hand, "that daughter-in-law treats you very civilly now, doesn't she?"
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Hippolyta," he said, wheeling around upon Mrs. Prymmer as she established herself in the sunny window, knitting in hand, "that daughter-in-law treats you very civilly now, doesn't she?"
haven't
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From this reading "You haven't anything to complain of?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hippolyta," he said, wheeling around upon Mrs. Prymmer as she established herself in the sunny window, knitting in hand, "that daughter-in-law treats you very civilly now, doesn't she?"
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Hippolyta," he said, wheeling around upon Mrs. Prymmer as she established herself in the sunny window, knitting in hand, "that daughter-in-law treats you very civilly now, doesn't she?"
Hippolyta
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From this reading "Hippolyta," he said, wheeling around upon Mrs. Prymmer as she established herself in the sunny window, knitting in hand, "that daughter-in-law treats you very civilly now, doesn't she?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading "Hippolyta," he said, wheeling around upon Mrs. Prymmer as she established herself in the sunny window, knitting in hand, "that daughter-in-law treats you very civilly now, doesn't she?"
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
engage in
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
MONUMENTnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading CAPTAIN WHITE CHOOSES A MONUMENT.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Hippolyta," he said, wheeling around upon Mrs. Prymmer as she established herself in the sunny window, knitting in hand, "that daughter-in-law treats you very civilly now, doesn't she?"
nigger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You haven't anything to complain of?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
and nothing more
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
Prymmer
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From this reading "Hippolyta," he said, wheeling around upon Mrs. Prymmer as she established herself in the sunny window, knitting in hand, "that daughter-in-law treats you very civilly now, doesn't she?"
with speed
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hippolyta," he said, wheeling around upon Mrs. Prymmer as she established herself in the sunny window, knitting in hand, "that daughter-in-law treats you very civilly now, doesn't she?"
an educational institution
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hippolyta," he said, wheeling around upon Mrs. Prymmer as she established herself in the sunny window, knitting in hand, "that daughter-in-law treats you very civilly now, doesn't she?"
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "Hippolyta," he said, wheeling around upon Mrs. Prymmer as she established herself in the sunny window, knitting in hand, "that daughter-in-law treats you very civilly now, doesn't she?"
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
treatsnounUS /triːts/
plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat
From this reading "Hippolyta," he said, wheeling around upon Mrs. Prymmer as she established herself in the sunny window, knitting in hand, "that daughter-in-law treats you very civilly now, doesn't she?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Hippolyta," he said, wheeling around upon Mrs. Prymmer as she established herself in the sunny window, knitting in hand, "that daughter-in-law treats you very civilly now, doesn't she?"
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
(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 "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
wheelingnounUS /ˈwiːlɪŋ/
a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river
From this reading "Hippolyta," he said, wheeling around upon Mrs. Prymmer as she established herself in the sunny window, knitting in hand, "that daughter-in-law treats you very civilly now, doesn't she?"
a Caucasian
From this reading CAPTAIN WHITE CHOOSES A MONUMENT.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "Hippolyta," he said, wheeling around upon Mrs. Prymmer as she established herself in the sunny window, knitting in hand, "that daughter-in-law treats you very civilly now, doesn't she?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now if they were only like the two little nigger boys that used to go to school with me, I could crack their heads together and make them kiss and be friends, but you can't very well do that with ladies," and, in comical perplexity, Captain White surveyed his two cousins,--one genuine, the other by adoption, as the latter quickly withdrew from the room on seeing the former enter it.
