Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Inquiry and information flowed through them as naturally and beguilingly as a brook through a meadow and gave Hugh opportunity to contemplate incidentally the play of air and light in Ramsey's curls without her having the slightest suspicion of him!--gave her chances to ply him with questions in autobiography and social casuistry and to enjoy keenly the ridiculous majesty of his eyes and voice, while the two dear chaperons talked apart as obliviously as if she were merely asking him how deep the whiskey was in Whiskey Chute.

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

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

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

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

the verbal act of requesting

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a biography of yourself

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in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

be envious of; set one's heart on

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

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

From this reading Inquiry and information flowed through them as naturally and beguilingly as a brook through a meadow and gave Hugh opportunity to contemplate incidentally the play of air and light in Ramsey's curls without her having the slightest suspicion of him!--gave her chances to ply him with questions in autobiography and social casuistry and to enjoy keenly the ridiculous majesty of his eyes and voice, while the two dear chaperons talked apart as obliviously as if she were merely asking him how deep the whiskey was in Whiskey Chute.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading One was a Hayle boat and one a Courteney.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading In the long run from Commerce to Norfolk came breakfast.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In the long run from Commerce to Norfolk came breakfast.

argumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading

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plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

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

From this reading Inquiry and information flowed through them as naturally and beguilingly as a brook through a meadow and gave Hugh opportunity to contemplate incidentally the play of air and light in Ramsey's curls without her having the slightest suspicion of him!--gave her chances to ply him with questions in autobiography and social casuistry and to enjoy keenly the ridiculous majesty of his eyes and voice, while the two dear chaperons talked apart as obliviously as if she were merely asking him how deep the whiskey was in Whiskey Chute.

rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall

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your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading In the long run from Commerce to Norfolk came breakfast.

look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

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From this reading One was a Hayle boat and one a Courteney.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

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dearly loved

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relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

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a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

opinion or judgment

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to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the long run from Commerce to Norfolk came breakfast.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

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

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

only a very short time before

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

the -ing form of “have”

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

From this reading One was a Hayle boat and one a Courteney.

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

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

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

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

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

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

From this reading Inquiry and information flowed through them as naturally and beguilingly as a brook through a meadow and gave Hugh opportunity to contemplate incidentally the play of air and light in Ramsey's curls without her having the slightest suspicion of him!--gave her chances to ply him with questions in autobiography and social casuistry and to enjoy keenly the ridiculous majesty of his eyes and voice, while the two dear chaperons talked apart as obliviously as if she were merely asking him how deep the whiskey was in Whiskey Chute.

on condition that; in the event that

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

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introducing a different topic

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a message received and understood

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a search for knowledge

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in a keen or penetrating way

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of comparatively little physical weight or density

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a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In the long run from Commerce to Norfolk came breakfast.

the largest city in Kentucky; located in north central Kentucky on the Ohio river; site of the Kentucky Derby

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

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a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

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come together

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

and nothing more

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plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Such moments were refreshing.

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

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

as might be expected

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a condition requiring relief

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy

From this reading In the long run from Commerce to Norfolk came breakfast.

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One was a Hayle boat and one a Courteney.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

plural of “packet” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

participate in games or sport

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give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

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plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

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

From this reading Inquiry and information flowed through them as naturally and beguilingly as a brook through a meadow and gave Hugh opportunity to contemplate incidentally the play of air and light in Ramsey's curls without her having the slightest suspicion of him!--gave her chances to ply him with questions in autobiography and social casuistry and to enjoy keenly the ridiculous majesty of his eyes and voice, while the two dear chaperons talked apart as obliviously as if she were merely asking him how deep the whiskey was in Whiskey Chute.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

imparting vitality and energy

From this reading Such moments were refreshing.

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

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

inspiring scornful pity

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move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading In the long run from Commerce to Norfolk came breakfast.

plural of “salute” — an act of honor or courteous recognition

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

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

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superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

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relating to human society and its members

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unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such moments were refreshing.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Inquiry and information flowed through them as naturally and beguilingly as a brook through a meadow and gave Hugh opportunity to contemplate incidentally the play of air and light in Ramsey's curls without her having the slightest suspicion of him!--gave her chances to ply him with questions in autobiography and social casuistry and to enjoy keenly the ridiculous majesty of his eyes and voice, while the two dear chaperons talked apart as obliviously as if she were merely asking him how deep the whiskey was in Whiskey Chute.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Inquiry and information flowed through them as naturally and beguilingly as a brook through a meadow and gave Hugh opportunity to contemplate incidentally the play of air and light in Ramsey's curls without her having the slightest suspicion of him!--gave her chances to ply him with questions in autobiography and social casuistry and to enjoy keenly the ridiculous majesty of his eyes and voice, while the two dear chaperons talked apart as obliviously as if she were merely asking him how deep the whiskey was in Whiskey Chute.

express in words

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

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

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Inquiry and information flowed through them as naturally and beguilingly as a brook through a meadow and gave Hugh opportunity to contemplate incidentally the play of air and light in Ramsey's curls without her having the slightest suspicion of him!--gave her chances to ply him with questions in autobiography and social casuistry and to enjoy keenly the ridiculous majesty of his eyes and voice, while the two dear chaperons talked apart as obliviously as if she were merely asking him how deep the whiskey was in Whiskey Chute.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Inquiry and information flowed through them as naturally and beguilingly as a brook through a meadow and gave Hugh opportunity to contemplate incidentally the play of air and light in Ramsey's curls without her having the slightest suspicion of him!--gave her chances to ply him with questions in autobiography and social casuistry and to enjoy keenly the ridiculous majesty of his eyes and voice, while the two dear chaperons talked apart as obliviously as if she were merely asking him how deep the whiskey was in Whiskey Chute.

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

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

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

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Inquiry and information flowed through them as naturally and beguilingly as a brook through a meadow and gave Hugh opportunity to contemplate incidentally the play of air and light in Ramsey's curls without her having the slightest suspicion of him!--gave her chances to ply him with questions in autobiography and social casuistry and to enjoy keenly the ridiculous majesty of his eyes and voice, while the two dear chaperons talked apart as obliviously as if she were merely asking him how deep the whiskey was in Whiskey Chute.

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From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

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

From this reading One was a Hayle boat and one a Courteney.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Under the circumstances we hardly need begrudge a line or two more to tell how, as far back as Delta, the _Votaress_ had begun to meet the Louisville Saturday evening packets and to receive and return their special salutes.

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

From this reading Such moments were refreshing.

during the time that

From this reading Inquiry and information flowed through them as naturally and beguilingly as a brook through a meadow and gave Hugh opportunity to contemplate incidentally the play of air and light in Ramsey's curls without her having the slightest suspicion of him!--gave her chances to ply him with questions in autobiography and social casuistry and to enjoy keenly the ridiculous majesty of his eyes and voice, while the two dear chaperons talked apart as obliviously as if she were merely asking him how deep the whiskey was in Whiskey Chute.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading Inquiry and information flowed through them as naturally and beguilingly as a brook through a meadow and gave Hugh opportunity to contemplate incidentally the play of air and light in Ramsey's curls without her having the slightest suspicion of him!--gave her chances to ply him with questions in autobiography and social casuistry and to enjoy keenly the ridiculous majesty of his eyes and voice, while the two dear chaperons talked apart as obliviously as if she were merely asking him how deep the whiskey was in Whiskey Chute.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Inquiry and information flowed through them as naturally and beguilingly as a brook through a meadow and gave Hugh opportunity to contemplate incidentally the play of air and light in Ramsey's curls without her having the slightest suspicion of him!--gave her chances to ply him with questions in autobiography and social casuistry and to enjoy keenly the ridiculous majesty of his eyes and voice, while the two dear chaperons talked apart as obliviously as if she were merely asking him how deep the whiskey was in Whiskey Chute.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Inquiry and information flowed through them as naturally and beguilingly as a brook through a meadow and gave Hugh opportunity to contemplate incidentally the play of air and light in Ramsey's curls without her having the slightest suspicion of him!--gave her chances to ply him with questions in autobiography and social casuistry and to enjoy keenly the ridiculous majesty of his eyes and voice, while the two dear chaperons talked apart as obliviously as if she were merely asking him how deep the whiskey was in Whiskey Chute.