Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

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

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

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

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

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

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

the two together, not just one

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it could not be remedied now.

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From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

being joined in close association

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But it could not be remedied now.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

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From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

a social unit living together

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

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

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

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

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

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

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

of great significance or value

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

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

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

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

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

a Hebrew minor prophet

From this reading JOEL SLOCUM.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

a son who has the same first name as his father

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

a Russian river in Siberia; flows northward into the Laptev Sea

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

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

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

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

From this reading But it could not be remedied now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

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From this reading But it could not be remedied now.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

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

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

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

From this reading JOEL SLOCUM.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

not in physical motion

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

a state of acute pain

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

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

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

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

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

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

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

precisely as stated

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

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

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

at the time that

From this reading On the night when Durward and his father were riding home from Frankfort, the family at Maple Grove, with the exception of grandma, were as usual assembled in the parlor.

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

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

which person or people

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.

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

From this reading John Jr. had returned, and purposely telling his mother and Carrie whom he had left with ’Lena, had succeeded in putting them both into an uncomfortable humor, the latter secretly lamenting the mistake which she had committed in suffering ’Lena to stay with Mabel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In this chapter it may not be out of place to introduce an individual who, though not a very important personage, is still in some degree connected with our story.