Chapter XX

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading His impetuosity was notorious, for it had earned him the sobriquet "Firebrand," which he could not have acquired except through the exhibition of those traits that she had enumerated.

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From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

anew

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

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From this reading Agatha's questions irritated her, and she ate sparingly of the food set before her, eager to be alone.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Agatha's questions irritated her, and she ate sparingly of the food set before her, eager to be alone.

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

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

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

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading Agatha's questions irritated her, and she ate sparingly of the food set before her, eager to be alone.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

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

From this reading Agatha's questions irritated her, and she ate sparingly of the food set before her, eager to be alone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Agatha's questions irritated her, and she ate sparingly of the food set before her, eager to be alone.

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From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

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From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading His impetuosity was notorious, for it had earned him the sobriquet "Firebrand," which he could not have acquired except through the exhibition of those traits that she had enumerated.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

past form of “disagree” — be of different opinions

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading She was disappointed and spiritless when she reached the ranchhouse, and very tired, physically.

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Agatha's questions irritated her, and she ate sparingly of the food set before her, eager to be alone.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading His impetuosity was notorious, for it had earned him the sobriquet "Firebrand," which he could not have acquired except through the exhibition of those traits that she had enumerated.

past form of “enumerate” — specify individually

From this reading His impetuosity was notorious, for it had earned him the sobriquet "Firebrand," which he could not have acquired except through the exhibition of those traits that she had enumerated.

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

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

apart from; not including

From this reading His impetuosity was notorious, for it had earned him the sobriquet "Firebrand," which he could not have acquired except through the exhibition of those traits that she had enumerated.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading His impetuosity was notorious, for it had earned him the sobriquet "Firebrand," which he could not have acquired except through the exhibition of those traits that she had enumerated.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning

From this reading His impetuosity was notorious, for it had earned him the sobriquet "Firebrand," which he could not have acquired except through the exhibition of those traits that she had enumerated.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Agatha's questions irritated her, and she ate sparingly of the food set before her, eager to be alone.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

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

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His impetuosity was notorious, for it had earned him the sobriquet "Firebrand," which he could not have acquired except through the exhibition of those traits that she had enumerated.

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

From this reading His impetuosity was notorious, for it had earned him the sobriquet "Firebrand," which he could not have acquired except through the exhibition of those traits that she had enumerated.

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

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

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

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

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

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

rash impulsiveness

From this reading His impetuosity was notorious, for it had earned him the sobriquet "Firebrand," which he could not have acquired except through the exhibition of those traits that she had enumerated.

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

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading Agatha's questions irritated her, and she ate sparingly of the food set before her, eager to be alone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His impetuosity was notorious, for it had earned him the sobriquet "Firebrand," which he could not have acquired except through the exhibition of those traits that she had enumerated.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His impetuosity was notorious, for it had earned him the sobriquet "Firebrand," which he could not have acquired except through the exhibition of those traits that she had enumerated.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading His impetuosity was notorious, for it had earned him the sobriquet "Firebrand," which he could not have acquired except through the exhibition of those traits that she had enumerated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

in accord with physical laws

From this reading She was disappointed and spiritless when she reached the ranchhouse, and very tired, physically.

a predisposition in favor of something

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Agatha's questions irritated her, and she ate sparingly of the food set before her, eager to be alone.

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From this reading She was disappointed and spiritless when she reached the ranchhouse, and very tired, physically.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading She was disappointed and spiritless when she reached the ranchhouse, and very tired, physically.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

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From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Agatha's questions irritated her, and she ate sparingly of the food set before her, eager to be alone.

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

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

From this reading His impetuosity was notorious, for it had earned him the sobriquet "Firebrand," which he could not have acquired except through the exhibition of those traits that she had enumerated.

to a meager degree or in a meager manner

From this reading Agatha's questions irritated her, and she ate sparingly of the food set before her, eager to be alone.

lacking ardor or vigor or energy

From this reading She was disappointed and spiritless when she reached the ranchhouse, and very tired, physically.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

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

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

in or at that place or location

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading His impetuosity was notorious, for it had earned him the sobriquet "Firebrand," which he could not have acquired except through the exhibition of those traits that she had enumerated.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading His impetuosity was notorious, for it had earned him the sobriquet "Firebrand," which he could not have acquired except through the exhibition of those traits that she had enumerated.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading She was disappointed and spiritless when she reached the ranchhouse, and very tired, physically.

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

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

in the direction of

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading His impetuosity was notorious, for it had earned him the sobriquet "Firebrand," which he could not have acquired except through the exhibition of those traits that she had enumerated.

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From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

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

From this reading AND RIDES AGAIN--IN VAIN Rosalind's reflections as she rode toward the Bar B convinced her that there had been much truth in Corrigan's arraignment of Trevison.

precisely as stated

From this reading She was disappointed and spiritless when she reached the ranchhouse, and very tired, physically.

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

From this reading His impetuosity was notorious, for it had earned him the sobriquet "Firebrand," which he could not have acquired except through the exhibition of those traits that she had enumerated.

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

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

at the time that

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.

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

From this reading His impetuosity was notorious, for it had earned him the sobriquet "Firebrand," which he could not have acquired except through the exhibition of those traits that she had enumerated.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Out of her own knowledge of him, and from his own admission to her on the day they had ridden to Blakeley's the first time, she adduced evidence of his predilection for fighting, of his utter disregard for accepted authority--when that authority disagreed with his conception of justice; of his lawlessness when his desires were in question.