Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

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

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

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

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

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

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But her remarks from time to time would have shocked the ultra-correct preceptresses of that excellent seat of learning.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow

From this reading "Oh, gee, Clyde," she exclaimed suddenly, "look at the cute little deer!

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Her companion glanced from the window, and stifled a yawn.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading "Oh, gee, Clyde," she exclaimed suddenly, "look at the cute little deer!

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading "Oh, gee, Clyde," she exclaimed suddenly, "look at the cute little deer!

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

a quad with a square body

From this reading Oh, see 'em scoot!"

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading But her remarks from time to time would have shocked the ultra-correct preceptresses of that excellent seat of learning.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Oh, gee, Clyde," she exclaimed suddenly, "look at the cute little deer!

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

deliberately impassive in manner

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

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

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

having been flattened

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But her remarks from time to time would have shocked the ultra-correct preceptresses of that excellent seat of learning.

a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated

From this reading "Oh, gee, Clyde," she exclaimed suddenly, "look at the cute little deer!

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Her companion glanced from the window, and stifled a yawn.

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

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But her remarks from time to time would have shocked the ultra-correct preceptresses of that excellent seat of learning.

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

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

English pianist (1890-1965)

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

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

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading But her remarks from time to time would have shocked the ultra-correct preceptresses of that excellent seat of learning.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

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

From this reading "Oh, gee, Clyde," she exclaimed suddenly, "look at the cute little deer!

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Oh, gee, Clyde," she exclaimed suddenly, "look at the cute little deer!

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

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From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, gee, Clyde," she exclaimed suddenly, "look at the cute little deer!

and nothing more

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

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From this reading But her remarks from time to time would have shocked the ultra-correct preceptresses of that excellent seat of learning.

for the most part

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading But her remarks from time to time would have shocked the ultra-correct preceptresses of that excellent seat of learning.

an educational institution

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading Oh, see 'em scoot!"

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading But her remarks from time to time would have shocked the ultra-correct preceptresses of that excellent seat of learning.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Oh, see 'em scoot!"

of superior grade

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

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

From this reading "Oh, gee, Clyde," she exclaimed suddenly, "look at the cute little deer!

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading But her remarks from time to time would have shocked the ultra-correct preceptresses of that excellent seat of learning.

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

held in check with difficulty

From this reading Her companion glanced from the window, and stifled a yawn.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading "Oh, gee, Clyde," she exclaimed suddenly, "look at the cute little deer!

in a surreptitious manner

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

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

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But her remarks from time to time would have shocked the ultra-correct preceptresses of that excellent seat of learning.

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

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

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

From this reading But her remarks from time to time would have shocked the ultra-correct preceptresses of that excellent seat of learning.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

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 Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.

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

From this reading But her remarks from time to time would have shocked the ultra-correct preceptresses of that excellent seat of learning.

utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading Her companion glanced from the window, and stifled a yawn.

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

From this reading Miss Nita Hess flattened a snub nose against the Pullman window, and stared at the expressionless face of the plains with an avidity to be explained only by the fact that her acquaintance with them up to then had been principally through the medium of light literature perused surreptitiously in a select school for young ladies in the extreme East.