Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

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From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

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

From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

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

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

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

From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

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From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

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From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

a female human offspring

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

being one more than seven

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

being one more than seventeen

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

being one more than ten

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

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From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

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

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

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From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

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

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

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

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

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

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

the aggregate of past events

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

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From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

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

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

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

From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

a polite name for any woman

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

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From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

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From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

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

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

a form of address for a man

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

your grandmother

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

information about recent and important events

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

a person who delivers a speech or oration

From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

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From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

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From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

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From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

(Roman mythology) the twin brother of Romulus

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

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From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

pierce with many holes

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

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From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

express in words

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

plural of “search” — the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

being one more than sixteen

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

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From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

being one more than fifteen

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

a thing, without saying which

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

plural of “surrender” — acceptance of despair

From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

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

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

being four more than thirty

From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

being one more than thirty

From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

being three more than thirty

From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

being two more than thirty

From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

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

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

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From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

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From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

a source of difficulty

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

being five more than twenty

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

being four more than twenty

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-eight and one

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

being six more than twenty

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

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

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR _Captain Falconer Makes Suggestions_ CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE _Mr. Sanders's Riddle_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX _Cephas Has His Troubles_ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN _Mr. Sanders Visits Some of His Old Friends_ CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT _Nan and Margaret_ CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE _Bridalbin Finds His Daughter_ CHAPTER THIRTY _Miss Polly Has Some News_

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

a Caucasian

From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN _Rhody Has Something to Say_ CHAPTER EIGHTEEN _The Knights of the White Camellia_ CHAPTER NINETEEN _Major Tomlin Perdue Arrives_ CHAPTER TWENTY _Gabriel at the Big Poplar_ CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE _Bridalbin Follows Gabriel_ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO _The Fate of Mr. Hotchkiss_ CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE _Mr. Sanders Searches for Evidence_

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading _Author of "Uncle Remus," "The Making of a Statesman," etc._ CHAPTER TWO _A Town with a History_ CHAPTER THREE _The Return of Two Warriors_ CHAPTER FIVE _The Story of Margaret Gaither_ CHAPTER SIX _The Passing of Margaret_ CHAPTER SEVEN _Silas Tomlin Goes A-Calling_ CHAPTER EIGHT _The Political Machine Begins Its Work_

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE _Mr. Sanders Receives a Message_ CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO _Malvern Has a Holiday_ CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE _Gabriel as an Orator_ CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR _Nan Surrenders_ GABRIEL TOLLIVER _Prelude_ "Cephas! here is a letter for you, and it is from Shady Dale!

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

From this reading CHAPTER NINE _Nan and Gabriel_ CHAPTER TEN _The Troubles of Nan_ CHAPTER ELEVEN _Mr. Sanders in His Cups_ CHAPTER TWELVE _Caught in a Corner_ CHAPTER THIRTEEN _The Union League Organises_ CHAPTER FOURTEEN _Nan and Her Young Lady Friends_ CHAPTER FIFTEEN _Silas Tomlin Scents Trouble_ CHAPTER SIXTEEN _Silas Tomlin Finds Trouble_