aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
Anderson'snounUS /ˈændərsənz/
possessive form of “anderson” — United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading There was nothing in the coat now that could possibly have startled the girl or annoyed her.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Whatever had been there that caused her extremely peculiar conduct she had carried away with her.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Whatever had been there that caused her extremely peculiar conduct she had carried away with her.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
blousenounUS /blaʊs/
a top worn by women
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
businesslikeadjectiveUS /ˈbɪznɪslaɪk/
exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
CanyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Whatever had been there that caused her extremely peculiar conduct she had carried away with her.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Whatever had been there that caused her extremely peculiar conduct she had carried away with her.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Peter had settled convictions concerning Linda.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
CotyledonnounUS /ˈkɔːtəliːdən/
embryonic leaf in seed-bearing plants
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was nothing in the coat now that could possibly have startled the girl or annoyed her.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
enlightenmentnounUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənmənt/
education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Whatever had been there that caused her extremely peculiar conduct she had carried away with her.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading There was nothing in the coat now that could possibly have startled the girl or annoyed her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whatever had been there that caused her extremely peculiar conduct she had carried away with her.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There was nothing in the coat now that could possibly have startled the girl or annoyed her.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was nothing in the coat now that could possibly have startled the girl or annoyed her.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
Linda
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From this reading Peter had settled convictions concerning Linda.
Linda's
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From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
MorrisonnounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsən/
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
Multiflores
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From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing in the coat now that could possibly have startled the girl or annoyed her.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was nothing in the coat now that could possibly have startled the girl or annoyed her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was nothing in the coat now that could possibly have startled the girl or annoyed her.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Whatever had been there that caused her extremely peculiar conduct she had carried away with her.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
pocketsnounUS /ˈpɑːkəts/
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading There was nothing in the coat now that could possibly have startled the girl or annoyed her.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
PuttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever had been there that caused her extremely peculiar conduct she had carried away with her.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading There was nothing in the coat now that could possibly have startled the girl or annoyed her.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was nothing in the coat now that could possibly have startled the girl or annoyed her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing in the coat now that could possibly have startled the girl or annoyed her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
WhateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever had been there that caused her extremely peculiar conduct she had carried away with her.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Putting It up to Peter When Peter Morrison finally gave up looking in the pockets of Henry Anderson’s coat for enlightenment concerning Linda’s conduct, it was with his mind settled on one point.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading From the first instant he had looked into her clear young eyes as she stood in Multiflores Canyon triumphantly holding aloft the Cotyledon in one hand and with the other struggling to induce the skirt of her blouse to resume its proper location beneath the band of her trousers, he had felt that her heart and her mind were as clear and cool and businesslike as the energetic mountain stream hurrying past her.
