Chapter XI

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

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

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From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

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

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

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From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

completely unclothed

From this reading He wore a faded red flannel shirt, and denim overalls that had once been red, while his great hairy feet were bare and not too clean.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading The hair was stiff and bristly, and stood out in every direction, while the beard matched it in growth and quantity.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

very irritable

From this reading The hair was stiff and bristly, and stood out in every direction, while the beard matched it in growth and quantity.

the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading He wore a faded red flannel shirt, and denim overalls that had once been red, while his great hairy feet were bare and not too clean.

straighten with a comb

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

a female human offspring

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

(used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear

From this reading He wore a faded red flannel shirt, and denim overalls that had once been red, while his great hairy feet were bare and not too clean.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The hair was stiff and bristly, and stood out in every direction, while the beard matched it in growth and quantity.

look down on with disdain

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The hair was stiff and bristly, and stood out in every direction, while the beard matched it in growth and quantity.

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

From this reading He wore no hat and scarcely needed one, and while his physique was that of a mighty man his face was foolishly weak and vain.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading He wore a faded red flannel shirt, and denim overalls that had once been red, while his great hairy feet were bare and not too clean.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He wore a faded red flannel shirt, and denim overalls that had once been red, while his great hairy feet were bare and not too clean.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading He wore a faded red flannel shirt, and denim overalls that had once been red, while his great hairy feet were bare and not too clean.

without good sense or judgment

From this reading He wore no hat and scarcely needed one, and while his physique was that of a mighty man his face was foolishly weak and vain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

shoot down, of birds

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The hair was stiff and bristly, and stood out in every direction, while the beard matched it in growth and quantity.

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

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

having or covered with hair

From this reading He wore a faded red flannel shirt, and denim overalls that had once been red, while his great hairy feet were bare and not too clean.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He wore no hat and scarcely needed one, and while his physique was that of a mighty man his face was foolishly weak and vain.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

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

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

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From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

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

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

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

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

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

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

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

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

provided with a worthy adversary or competitor

From this reading The hair was stiff and bristly, and stood out in every direction, while the beard matched it in growth and quantity.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading He wore no hat and scarcely needed one, and while his physique was that of a mighty man his face was foolishly weak and vain.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

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

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading He wore no hat and scarcely needed one, and while his physique was that of a mighty man his face was foolishly weak and vain.

not any; not one

From this reading He wore no hat and scarcely needed one, and while his physique was that of a mighty man his face was foolishly weak and vain.

without a sound

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He wore a faded red flannel shirt, and denim overalls that had once been red, while his great hairy feet were bare and not too clean.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

on one occasion

From this reading He wore a faded red flannel shirt, and denim overalls that had once been red, while his great hairy feet were bare and not too clean.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

in other respects or ways

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

above and across; more than

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)

From this reading He wore a faded red flannel shirt, and denim overalls that had once been red, while his great hairy feet were bare and not too clean.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

constitution of the human body

From this reading He wore no hat and scarcely needed one, and while his physique was that of a mighty man his face was foolishly weak and vain.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading The hair was stiff and bristly, and stood out in every direction, while the beard matched it in growth and quantity.

not often

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

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

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

only a very short time before

From this reading He wore no hat and scarcely needed one, and while his physique was that of a mighty man his face was foolishly weak and vain.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading He wore a faded red flannel shirt, and denim overalls that had once been red, while his great hairy feet were bare and not too clean.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

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

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

not moving or operating freely

From this reading The hair was stiff and bristly, and stood out in every direction, while the beard matched it in growth and quantity.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The hair was stiff and bristly, and stood out in every direction, while the beard matched it in growth and quantity.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

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

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

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

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He wore a faded red flannel shirt, and denim overalls that had once been red, while his great hairy feet were bare and not too clean.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

expressing or given to expressing the truth

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

in a way that was not expected

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading He wore no hat and scarcely needed one, and while his physique was that of a mighty man his face was foolishly weak and vain.

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

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

wanting in physical strength

From this reading He wore no hat and scarcely needed one, and while his physique was that of a mighty man his face was foolishly weak and vain.

(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 HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

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

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

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

From this reading Tall beyond the average, "Pa Babcock"--he was rarely spoken of otherwise--had a great head covered by a shock of fiery hair which proved Alfaretta truthful in her statement that "he'd disdain to comb it."

during the time that

From this reading The hair was stiff and bristly, and stood out in every direction, while the beard matched it in growth and quantity.

which person or people

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading HELPERS The man who had come so noiselessly over the grass, from Cat Hollow, might well have been the "Nanarchist" his daughter had termed him, were one to judge from tradition and appearance; and it is small wonder that Mrs. Chester had cried out so unexpectedly, beholding this specimen of the "Red Brotherhood."

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He wore a faded red flannel shirt, and denim overalls that had once been red, while his great hairy feet were bare and not too clean.