Chapter XXI

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

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This passed through her mind in a flash, for the young man before her seemed ill at ease and glanced about him apprehensively.

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

From this reading “Does she know?” the girl questioned herself, and found no ready answer.

react verbally

From this reading “Does she know?” the girl questioned herself, and found no ready answer.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading This passed through her mind in a flash, for the young man before her seemed ill at ease and glanced about him apprehensively.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

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

From this reading “You are very good to have come,” he said most politely.

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

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This passed through her mind in a flash, for the young man before her seemed ill at ease and glanced about him apprehensively.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

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

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

for the reason that

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This passed through her mind in a flash, for the young man before her seemed ill at ease and glanced about him apprehensively.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

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

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

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

From this reading “You are very good to have come,” he said most politely.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

a sharp steel wedge that precedes the plow and cuts vertically through the soil

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

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

From this reading “Does she know?” the girl questioned herself, and found no ready answer.

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

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

move gently or carefully

From this reading This passed through her mind in a flash, for the young man before her seemed ill at ease and glanced about him apprehensively.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading This passed through her mind in a flash, for the young man before her seemed ill at ease and glanced about him apprehensively.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This passed through her mind in a flash, for the young man before her seemed ill at ease and glanced about him apprehensively.

set up or found

From this reading “Does she know?” the girl questioned herself, and found no ready answer.

a young female

From this reading “Does she know?” the girl questioned herself, and found no ready answer.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading This passed through her mind in a flash, for the young man before her seemed ill at ease and glanced about him apprehensively.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “You are very good to have come,” he said most politely.

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

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

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

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

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

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

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

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

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

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading “Does she know?” the girl questioned herself, and found no ready answer.

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

From this reading This passed through her mind in a flash, for the young man before her seemed ill at ease and glanced about him apprehensively.

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

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

a social unit living together

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading This passed through her mind in a flash, for the young man before her seemed ill at ease and glanced about him apprehensively.

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

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

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

From this reading “Does she know?” the girl questioned herself, and found no ready answer.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

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

From this reading This passed through her mind in a flash, for the young man before her seemed ill at ease and glanced about him apprehensively.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

used to form the superlative

From this reading “You are very good to have come,” he said most politely.

not any; not one

From this reading “Does she know?” the girl questioned herself, and found no ready answer.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading This passed through her mind in a flash, for the young man before her seemed ill at ease and glanced about him apprehensively.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

in a polite manner

From this reading “You are very good to have come,” he said most politely.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading “Does she know?” the girl questioned herself, and found no ready answer.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading “Does she know?” the girl questioned herself, and found no ready answer.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You are very good to have come,” he said most politely.

cut with a saw

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This passed through her mind in a flash, for the young man before her seemed ill at ease and glanced about him apprehensively.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

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

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

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

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

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

From this reading This passed through her mind in a flash, for the young man before her seemed ill at ease and glanced about him apprehensively.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This passed through her mind in a flash, for the young man before her seemed ill at ease and glanced about him apprehensively.

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

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

precisely as stated

From this reading “You are very good to have come,” he said most politely.

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

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

at the time that

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

which person or people

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading IN COULTER WOODS The first thought that came into Dorothea’s mind when she saw Lee Hendon in the uniform of a Northern officer was concerned with April.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The suspicion had held in her mind that April was in communication with Lee Hendon; but it was not a suspicion likely to be shared by Hal, who, it was plain enough, had confided his mission to her, because, so far as he was aware, there was no other in the household who would have undertaken it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You are very good to have come,” he said most politely.

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

From this reading This passed through her mind in a flash, for the young man before her seemed ill at ease and glanced about him apprehensively.