Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading In her particular case these were worse fitting and longer than common--an artifice that certainly snuffed a portion of her charms for Gentile and Mormon eyes alike.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

later than; following

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

equally

From this reading In her particular case these were worse fitting and longer than common--an artifice that certainly snuffed a portion of her charms for Gentile and Mormon eyes alike.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading We all kept to our own tasks and our own fires, with the exception that Daniel gawked and strutted in the manner of a silly gander, and made frequent errands to his father's household.

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

From this reading In her particular case these were worse fitting and longer than common--an artifice that certainly snuffed a portion of her charms for Gentile and Mormon eyes alike.

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

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

From this reading In her particular case these were worse fitting and longer than common--an artifice that certainly snuffed a portion of her charms for Gentile and Mormon eyes alike.

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

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

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

From this reading What further disposition of her was to be made we might not yet know.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

tired of the world

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

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

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In her particular case these were worse fitting and longer than common--an artifice that certainly snuffed a portion of her charms for Gentile and Mormon eyes alike.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading In her particular case these were worse fitting and longer than common--an artifice that certainly snuffed a portion of her charms for Gentile and Mormon eyes alike.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading In her particular case these were worse fitting and longer than common--an artifice that certainly snuffed a portion of her charms for Gentile and Mormon eyes alike.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading In her particular case these were worse fitting and longer than common--an artifice that certainly snuffed a portion of her charms for Gentile and Mormon eyes alike.

a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

your usual mood

From this reading What further disposition of her was to be made we might not yet know.

having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

remove the dust from

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading We all kept to our own tasks and our own fires, with the exception that Daniel gawked and strutted in the manner of a silly gander, and made frequent errands to his father's household.

at any time

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading We all kept to our own tasks and our own fires, with the exception that Daniel gawked and strutted in the manner of a silly gander, and made frequent errands to his father's household.

opinion or judgment

From this reading In her particular case these were worse fitting and longer than common--an artifice that certainly snuffed a portion of her charms for Gentile and Mormon eyes alike.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading We all kept to our own tasks and our own fires, with the exception that Daniel gawked and strutted in the manner of a silly gander, and made frequent errands to his father's household.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

start firing a weapon

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading We all kept to our own tasks and our own fires, with the exception that Daniel gawked and strutted in the manner of a silly gander, and made frequent errands to his father's household.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading In her particular case these were worse fitting and longer than common--an artifice that certainly snuffed a portion of her charms for Gentile and Mormon eyes alike.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading We all kept to our own tasks and our own fires, with the exception that Daniel gawked and strutted in the manner of a silly gander, and made frequent errands to his father's household.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading What further disposition of her was to be made we might not yet know.

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

mature male goose

From this reading We all kept to our own tasks and our own fires, with the exception that Daniel gawked and strutted in the manner of a silly gander, and made frequent errands to his father's household.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

an article of clothing

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

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

From this reading We all kept to our own tasks and our own fires, with the exception that Daniel gawked and strutted in the manner of a silly gander, and made frequent errands to his father's household.

belonging to or characteristic of non-Jewish peoples

From this reading In her particular case these were worse fitting and longer than common--an artifice that certainly snuffed a portion of her charms for Gentile and Mormon eyes alike.

past form of “glimpse” — catch a glimpse of or see briefly

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

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

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

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

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

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

From this reading We all kept to our own tasks and our own fires, with the exception that Daniel gawked and strutted in the manner of a silly gander, and made frequent errands to his father's household.

a man skilled in equitation

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

a social unit living together

From this reading We all kept to our own tasks and our own fires, with the exception that Daniel gawked and strutted in the manner of a silly gander, and made frequent errands to his father's household.

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

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

not the right size or shape

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

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

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading We all kept to our own tasks and our own fires, with the exception that Daniel gawked and strutted in the manner of a silly gander, and made frequent errands to his father's household.

a sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpost

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

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

From this reading What further disposition of her was to be made we might not yet know.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

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 DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

for more time

From this reading In her particular case these were worse fitting and longer than common--an artifice that certainly snuffed a portion of her charms for Gentile and Mormon eyes alike.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading What further disposition of her was to be made we might not yet know.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading We all kept to our own tasks and our own fires, with the exception that Daniel gawked and strutted in the manner of a silly gander, and made frequent errands to his father's household.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading What further disposition of her was to be made we might not yet know.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

From this reading In her particular case these were worse fitting and longer than common--an artifice that certainly snuffed a portion of her charms for Gentile and Mormon eyes alike.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What further disposition of her was to be made we might not yet know.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We all kept to our own tasks and our own fires, with the exception that Daniel gawked and strutted in the manner of a silly gander, and made frequent errands to his father's household.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading We all kept to our own tasks and our own fires, with the exception that Daniel gawked and strutted in the manner of a silly gander, and made frequent errands to his father's household.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading In her particular case these were worse fitting and longer than common--an artifice that certainly snuffed a portion of her charms for Gentile and Mormon eyes alike.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In her particular case these were worse fitting and longer than common--an artifice that certainly snuffed a portion of her charms for Gentile and Mormon eyes alike.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

a result

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

having no definite form or distinct shape

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

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

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

ludicrous, foolish

From this reading We all kept to our own tasks and our own fires, with the exception that Daniel gawked and strutted in the manner of a silly gander, and made frequent errands to his father's household.

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

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

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

past form of “snuff” — sniff or smell inquiringly

From this reading In her particular case these were worse fitting and longer than common--an artifice that certainly snuffed a portion of her charms for Gentile and Mormon eyes alike.

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From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

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

From this reading We all kept to our own tasks and our own fires, with the exception that Daniel gawked and strutted in the manner of a silly gander, and made frequent errands to his father's household.

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

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading We all kept to our own tasks and our own fires, with the exception that Daniel gawked and strutted in the manner of a silly gander, and made frequent errands to his father's household.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In her particular case these were worse fitting and longer than common--an artifice that certainly snuffed a portion of her charms for Gentile and Mormon eyes alike.

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

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In her particular case these were worse fitting and longer than common--an artifice that certainly snuffed a portion of her charms for Gentile and Mormon eyes alike.

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

From this reading What further disposition of her was to be made we might not yet know.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

create by training and teaching

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

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

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

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

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading It was after the red sun-up and the initial signaling by dust cloud to dust cloud announcing the commencement of another day's desert traffic, and in response to the orders "Ketch up!" we were putting animals to wagons (My Lady still in evidence forward), when a horseman bored in at a gallop, over the road from the east.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

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

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading What further disposition of her was to be made we might not yet know.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In her particular case these were worse fitting and longer than common--an artifice that certainly snuffed a portion of her charms for Gentile and Mormon eyes alike.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What further disposition of her was to be made we might not yet know.

at the time that

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading DANIEL TAKES POSSESSION I was more than ever convinced of her wisdom in choice of garb when in early morning I glimpsed her with the two other women at the Adams fire; for, bright-haired and small, she had been sorrily dulled by the plain ill-fitting waist and long shapeless skirt in one garment, as adopted by the feminine contingent of the train.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading In her particular case these were worse fitting and longer than common--an artifice that certainly snuffed a portion of her charms for Gentile and Mormon eyes alike.

but in spite of that

From this reading What further disposition of her was to be made we might not yet know.