Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

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

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

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

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading And she often came tearing back to her day's work when the lazy village folk were shaking the breakfast tablecloth out of the back door!

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

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading And she often came tearing back to her day's work when the lazy village folk were shaking the breakfast tablecloth out of the back door!

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

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

From this reading And she often came tearing back to her day's work when the lazy village folk were shaking the breakfast tablecloth out of the back door!

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

lively and spirited

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading And she often came tearing back to her day's work when the lazy village folk were shaking the breakfast tablecloth out of the back door!

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading And she often came tearing back to her day's work when the lazy village folk were shaking the breakfast tablecloth out of the back door!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

free from traditional social restraints

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

divisible by two

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

at any time

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading And she often came tearing back to her day's work when the lazy village folk were shaking the breakfast tablecloth out of the back door!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

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

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

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

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

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

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

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

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

a social unit living together

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

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

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading And she often came tearing back to her day's work when the lazy village folk were shaking the breakfast tablecloth out of the back door!

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

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

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

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

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

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

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

-ing form of “milk” — take milk from female mammals

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

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

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

not any; not one

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

many times at short intervals

From this reading And she often came tearing back to her day's work when the lazy village folk were shaking the breakfast tablecloth out of the back door!

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

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

and nothing more

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And she often came tearing back to her day's work when the lazy village folk were shaking the breakfast tablecloth out of the back door!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading And she often came tearing back to her day's work when the lazy village folk were shaking the breakfast tablecloth out of the back door!

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

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

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

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

required or under orders

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

a covering spread over a dining table

From this reading And she often came tearing back to her day's work when the lazy village folk were shaking the breakfast tablecloth out of the back door!

shedding tears

From this reading And she often came tearing back to her day's work when the lazy village folk were shaking the breakfast tablecloth out of the back door!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

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

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

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

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

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

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

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

From this reading And she often came tearing back to her day's work when the lazy village folk were shaking the breakfast tablecloth out of the back door!

at the time that

From this reading And she often came tearing back to her day's work when the lazy village folk were shaking the breakfast tablecloth out of the back door!

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading She managed her husband, her household, her farm, and a dozen other enterprises such as no woman was ever supposed to be able to manage, and did it all in such a thoroughly capable manner that she was the envy and the scandal of the whole neighbourhood.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her latest escapade had been to buy up the old Simms place, next to her own farm, turn it all into pasture for cows, buy a milking machine and a Ford car, and go dashing into town every morning with milk for a list of customers that astonished all the milkmen of the district.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading AWAY FROM ORCHARD GLEN Mrs. Johnnie Dunn, driving home from town in her new Ford car, spun down the hill and through the village, without even stopping at the post office.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Mrs. Dunn was the only truly emancipated woman of Orchard Glen; her husband was a quiet, shy little man, whom every one called "Marthy," and he always referred proudly to his clever wife as "The Woman."

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

From this reading And she often came tearing back to her day's work when the lazy village folk were shaking the breakfast tablecloth out of the back door!