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In the Heart of a Fool

Chapter XV

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HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."
If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.
For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.
Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.
And in spring when women molt and change their feathers, the establishment of "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop." at its opening rose to the dignity of a social institution.
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In the Heart of a Fool

Chapter XV

Chapter 15 of In the Heart of a Fool is here in full — 333 sentences across 67 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."
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If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.
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For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.
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Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.
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And in spring when women molt and change their feathers, the establishment of "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop." at its opening rose to the dignity of a social institution.

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decades noun US /deˈkeɪdz/

plural of “decade” — a period of 10 years

From this reading “HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."”

eighties noun US /ˈeɪtiz/

the decade from 1880 to 1889

From this reading “HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."”

Greeley noun US /ˈɡriːli/

United States journalist with political ambitions (1811-1872)

From this reading “Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.”

Hancock noun US /ˈhænkɑːk/

American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress; was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1793)

From this reading “Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.”

molt noun US /moʊlt/

periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles

From this reading “And in spring when women molt and change their feathers, the establishment of "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop." at its opening rose to the dignity of a social institution.”

nineties noun US /ˈnaɪntiz/

the decade from 1890 to 1899

From this reading “HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."”

Prop noun US /prɑːp/

a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling

From this reading “HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."”

variegated adjective US /ˈverɪɡeɪtɪd/

having a variety of colors

From this reading “For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

public opinion noun + noun

a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people

In this reading “If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.”

nearly opposite adverb + adjective

In this reading “HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."”

of course preposition + noun

as might be expected

In this reading “For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.”

at times preposition + noun

sporadically and infrequently

In this reading “For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.”

UNDER SUSPICION preposition + noun

In this reading “HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."”

in fact preposition + noun

in reality or actuality

In this reading “Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

amatoryadjective

expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance

From this reading For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.

AmennounUS /eɪˈmen/

a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes

From this reading If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.

BanknounUS /bæŋk/

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.

bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

blackadjectiveUS /blæk/

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

Brotherton

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From this reading If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.

Brunhilde

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From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.

CAPTAINnounUS /ˈkæptən/

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.

changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading And in spring when women molt and change their feathers, the establishment of "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop." at its opening rose to the dignity of a social institution.

clamorverbUS /ˈklæmər/

make loud demands

From this reading If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.

clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.

clubnounUS /klʌb/

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

CompanynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

CornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.

countiesnounUS /ˈkaʊntiz/

plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

countynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.

decadesnounUS /deˈkeɪdz/

plural of “decade” — a period of 10 years

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/

characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading And in spring when women molt and change their feathers, the establishment of "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop." at its opening rose to the dignity of a social institution.

domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/

relating to the process of education

From this reading For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.

eightiesnounUS /ˈeɪtiz/

the decade from 1880 to 1889

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

equalitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/

the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

FALLSnounUS /fɔːlz/

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/

firmly closed or secured

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading And in spring when women molt and change their feathers, the establishment of "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop." at its opening rose to the dignity of a social institution.

FENN

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From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/

involving financial matters

From this reading For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.

FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

frontnounUS /frʌnt/

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.

GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.

goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/

coins made of gold

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

GRACEnounUS /ɡreɪs/

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/

death of a person

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

GreeleynounUS /ˈɡriːli/

United States journalist with political ambitions (1811-1872)

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

HancocknounUS /ˈhænkɑːk/

American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress; was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1793)

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/

English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)

From this reading If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.

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 HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

Herdicker

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From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

HEREINadverbUS /hɪˈrɪn/

in this place or thing or document

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading And in spring when women molt and change their feathers, the establishment of "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop." at its opening rose to the dignity of a social institution.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And in spring when women molt and change their feathers, the establishment of "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop." at its opening rose to the dignity of a social institution.

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/

the literary culture

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

MarketnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

meansnounUS /miːnz/

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.

metverbUS /met/

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.

Millinerynoun

shop selling women's hats

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

moltnounUS /moʊlt/

periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles

From this reading And in spring when women molt and change their feathers, the establishment of "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop." at its opening rose to the dignity of a social institution.

MORTONnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

NationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

ninetiesnounUS /ˈnaɪntiz/

the decade from 1890 to 1899

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

NowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading And in spring when women molt and change their feathers, the establishment of "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop." at its opening rose to the dignity of a social institution.

opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.

oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.

PropnounUS /prɑːp/

a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.

rosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading And in spring when women molt and change their feathers, the establishment of "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop." at its opening rose to the dignity of a social institution.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.

SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/

Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

signnounUS /saɪn/

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/

small or little relative to something else

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/

relating to human society and its members

From this reading For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

SouthnounUS /saʊθ/

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

springnounUS /sprɪŋ/

the season of growth

From this reading And in spring when women molt and change their feathers, the establishment of "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop." at its opening rose to the dignity of a social institution.

startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/

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

From this reading For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.

storenounUS /stɔːr/

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

StreetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

SUSPICIONnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And in spring when women molt and change their feathers, the establishment of "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop." at its opening rose to the dignity of a social institution.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.

timesnounUS /taɪmz/

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.

TradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/

a source of difficulty

From this reading For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.

UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

variegatedadjectiveUS /ˈverɪɡeɪtɪd/

having a variety of colors

From this reading For things started in this establishment--by things one means in general, trouble; variegated of course as to domestic, financial, social, educational, amatory, and at times political.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

welladverbUS /wel/

(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 If Mr. George Brotherton and his Amen Corner might be said to be the clearing house of public opinion in Harvey, the establishment of Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop., might well be said to be the center of public clamor.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading And in spring when women molt and change their feathers, the establishment of "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop." at its opening rose to the dignity of a social institution.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Now the women of Harvey and South Harvey and of Greeley county--and of Hancock and Seymour counties so far as that goes--used the establishment of "The Paris Millinery Company, Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop.," as a club--a highly democratic club--the only place this side of the grave, in fact, where women met upon terms of something like equality.

wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading HEREIN CAPTAIN MORTON FALLS UNDER SUSPICION AND HENRY FENN FALLS FROM GRACE On Market Street nearly opposite the Traders' National Bank during the decades of the eighties and nineties was a smart store front upon which was fastened a large, black and gold sign bearing the words "The Paris Millinery Company" and under these words in smaller letters, "Mrs. Brunhilde Herdicker, Prop."

Chapter 15 of In the Heart of a Fool by William Allen White holds 333 sentences, grouped into 67 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 15 of In the Heart of a Fool contain?

Chapter 15 holds 333 sentences of In the Heart of a Fool, unabridged, divided into 67 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 15 of In the Heart of a Fool by William Allen White exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 333 sentences, grouped into 67 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 15 of In the Heart of a Fool?

Work through the 67 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 67 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 15 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 15 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading In the Heart of a Fool

Common questions about reading In the Heart of a Fool by William Allen White on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of In the Heart of a Fool?

Yes. All 11166 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #30627 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of In the Heart of a Fool is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #30627, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does In the Heart of a Fool take to read?

About 600 minutes of reading across 2234 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read In the Heart of a Fool section by section

How to work through In the Heart of a Fool section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 39 chapters of In the Heart of a Fool to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in In the Heart of a Fool

Words and structures a reader meets early in In the Heart of a Fool, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Grant
A word that appears in the opening chapter of In the Heart of a Fool; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Adams
A word that appears in the opening chapter of In the Heart of a Fool; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Conquering
A word that appears in the opening chapter of In the Heart of a Fool; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Third
A word that appears in the opening chapter of In the Heart of a Fool; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.