used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FAREWELL TO CALIFORNIA A fortnight afterwards, Ben Overleigh and Jesse Holles saw Hilda Strafford off at the station.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading FAREWELL TO CALIFORNIA A fortnight afterwards, Ben Overleigh and Jesse Holles saw Hilda Strafford off at the station.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FAREWELL TO CALIFORNIA A fortnight afterwards, Ben Overleigh and Jesse Holles saw Hilda Strafford off at the station.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading There was neither scorn nor anger in his manner now, but just the old gentle chivalry, which was the outcome of his best self.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FAREWELL TO CALIFORNIA A fortnight afterwards, Ben Overleigh and Jesse Holles saw Hilda Strafford off at the station.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading FAREWELL TO CALIFORNIA A fortnight afterwards, Ben Overleigh and Jesse Holles saw Hilda Strafford off at the station.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading There was neither scorn nor anger in his manner now, but just the old gentle chivalry, which was the outcome of his best self.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was neither scorn nor anger in his manner now, but just the old gentle chivalry, which was the outcome of his best self.
CALIFORNIAnounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading FAREWELL TO CALIFORNIA A fortnight afterwards, Ben Overleigh and Jesse Holles saw Hilda Strafford off at the station.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading There was neither scorn nor anger in his manner now, but just the old gentle chivalry, which was the outcome of his best self.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading FAREWELL TO CALIFORNIA A fortnight afterwards, Ben Overleigh and Jesse Holles saw Hilda Strafford off at the station.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading FAREWELL TO CALIFORNIA A fortnight afterwards, Ben Overleigh and Jesse Holles saw Hilda Strafford off at the station.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She looked very pale, and glanced at Ben uneasily from time to time.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading There was neither scorn nor anger in his manner now, but just the old gentle chivalry, which was the outcome of his best self.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She looked very pale, and glanced at Ben uneasily from time to time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You shall have news of the ranch,” he said.
Hilda
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From this reading FAREWELL TO CALIFORNIA A fortnight afterwards, Ben Overleigh and Jesse Holles saw Hilda Strafford off at the station.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was neither scorn nor anger in his manner now, but just the old gentle chivalry, which was the outcome of his best self.
Holles
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From this reading FAREWELL TO CALIFORNIA A fortnight afterwards, Ben Overleigh and Jesse Holles saw Hilda Strafford off at the station.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was neither scorn nor anger in his manner now, but just the old gentle chivalry, which was the outcome of his best self.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
Jesse
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From this reading FAREWELL TO CALIFORNIA A fortnight afterwards, Ben Overleigh and Jesse Holles saw Hilda Strafford off at the station.
and nothing more
From this reading There was neither scorn nor anger in his manner now, but just the old gentle chivalry, which was the outcome of his best self.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked very pale, and glanced at Ben uneasily from time to time.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was neither scorn nor anger in his manner now, but just the old gentle chivalry, which was the outcome of his best self.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading There was neither scorn nor anger in his manner now, but just the old gentle chivalry, which was the outcome of his best self.
information about recent and important events
From this reading “You shall have news of the ranch,” he said.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There was neither scorn nor anger in his manner now, but just the old gentle chivalry, which was the outcome of his best self.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was neither scorn nor anger in his manner now, but just the old gentle chivalry, which was the outcome of his best self.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was neither scorn nor anger in his manner now, but just the old gentle chivalry, which was the outcome of his best self.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading FAREWELL TO CALIFORNIA A fortnight afterwards, Ben Overleigh and Jesse Holles saw Hilda Strafford off at the station.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was neither scorn nor anger in his manner now, but just the old gentle chivalry, which was the outcome of his best self.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading There was neither scorn nor anger in his manner now, but just the old gentle chivalry, which was the outcome of his best self.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
Overleigh
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From this reading FAREWELL TO CALIFORNIA A fortnight afterwards, Ben Overleigh and Jesse Holles saw Hilda Strafford off at the station.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading She looked very pale, and glanced at Ben uneasily from time to time.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading “You shall have news of the ranch,” he said.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You shall have news of the ranch,” he said.
cut with a saw
From this reading FAREWELL TO CALIFORNIA A fortnight afterwards, Ben Overleigh and Jesse Holles saw Hilda Strafford off at the station.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading There was neither scorn nor anger in his manner now, but just the old gentle chivalry, which was the outcome of his best self.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading There was neither scorn nor anger in his manner now, but just the old gentle chivalry, which was the outcome of his best self.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “You shall have news of the ranch,” he said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked very pale, and glanced at Ben uneasily from time to time.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading FAREWELL TO CALIFORNIA A fortnight afterwards, Ben Overleigh and Jesse Holles saw Hilda Strafford off at the station.
Strafford
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From this reading FAREWELL TO CALIFORNIA A fortnight afterwards, Ben Overleigh and Jesse Holles saw Hilda Strafford off at the station.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAREWELL TO CALIFORNIA A fortnight afterwards, Ben Overleigh and Jesse Holles saw Hilda Strafford off at the station.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was neither scorn nor anger in his manner now, but just the old gentle chivalry, which was the outcome of his best self.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She looked very pale, and glanced at Ben uneasily from time to time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FAREWELL TO CALIFORNIA A fortnight afterwards, Ben Overleigh and Jesse Holles saw Hilda Strafford off at the station.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading She looked very pale, and glanced at Ben uneasily from time to time.
precisely as stated
From this reading She looked very pale, and glanced at Ben uneasily from time to time.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was neither scorn nor anger in his manner now, but just the old gentle chivalry, which was the outcome of his best self.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was neither scorn nor anger in his manner now, but just the old gentle chivalry, which was the outcome of his best self.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading His face, too, had lost its expression of restless anxiety, and there was a dignity about his whole bearing, which might well have been the outward and visible sign of the quiet dignity of his mind, won after a fierce struggle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You shall have news of the ranch,” he said.
