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Chapter I

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AUTHOR OF "THE SECOND GENERATION," ETC.
I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva
Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

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Chapter I

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AUTHOR OF "THE SECOND GENERATION," ETC.
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I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva
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Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .
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Discloses verb US /dɪˈskloʊzɪz/

third-person singular of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading “I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva”

Fiasco noun US /fiˈæskoʊ/

a sudden and violent collapse

From this reading “I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva”

Foraging noun US /ˈfɔːrɪdʒɪŋ/

the act of searching for food and provisions

From this reading “Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .”

Fresco noun US /ˈfreskoʊ/

a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster

From this reading “Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .”

Neva noun US /ˈneɪvə/

a river in northwestern Russia flowing generally west into the Gulf of Finland

From this reading “I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva”

Solves verb US /sɑːlvz/

third-person singular of “solve” — find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

From this reading “Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .”

Swoops noun US /swuːps/

plural of “swoop” — (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale

From this reading “I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva”

Tapestries noun US /ˈtæpəstriz/

plural of “tapestry” — something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading “I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva”

Word partnerships in these lines

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SECOND GENERATION noun + noun

In this reading “AUTHOR OF "THE SECOND GENERATION," ETC.”

Two Women noun + noun counted as “two woman”

In this reading “Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .”

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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 I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

alnounUS /æl/

a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

Alois

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From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

Amy

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From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/

United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

AsksverbUS /æsks/

third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SECOND GENERATION," ETC.

Boris

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From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

BreakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

ByprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

CousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

DaynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

DisclosesverbUS /dɪˈskloʊzɪz/

third-person singular of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

DistrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/

doubt about someone's honesty

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

Don't

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From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

DovenounUS /dʌv/

any of numerous small pigeons

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

DuelnounUS /ˈduːəl/

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

ETC

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SECOND GENERATION," ETC.

FamilynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

FavorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/

promote over another

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

FeastnounUS /fiːst/

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

FiasconounUS /fiˈæskoʊ/

a sudden and violent collapse

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

ForagingnounUS /ˈfɔːrɪdʒɪŋ/

the act of searching for food and provisions

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

Fosdick

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From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

FresconounUS /ˈfreskoʊ/

a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

GENERATIONnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SECOND GENERATION," ETC.

GoesnounUS /ɡoʊz/

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

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

HimpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

HimselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

HugonounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/

French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

IInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

IIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

InterveneverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

IVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

IXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

LovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/

held dear

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

LunchverbUS /lʌntʃ/

take the midday meal

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

MannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

MarriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/

joined in matrimony

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

MatrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/

of or relating to the state of marriage

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

MettlenounUS /ˈmetəl/

the courage to carry on

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

MistakenounUS /mɪˈsteɪk/

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

Narcisse

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From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

NevanounUS /ˈneɪvə/

a river in northwestern Russia flowing generally west into the Gulf of Finland

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

Neva's

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From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

NeveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SECOND GENERATION," ETC.

OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

OverlookverbUS /ˈoʊvərlʊk/

look past, fail to notice

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

PeacenounUS /piːs/

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

PointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

ProposesverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪz/

third-person singular of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

RiddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/

pierce with many holes

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

SchoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

SECONDnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SECOND GENERATION," ETC.

SensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

ShowsnounUS /ʃoʊz/

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

SolvesverbUS /sɑːlvz/

third-person singular of “solve” — find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

Son-in-LawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/

the husband of your daughter

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

SourverbUS /ˈsaʊər/

go sour or spoil

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

StudionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

SweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

SwoopsnounUS /swuːps/

plural of “swoop” — (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

TalksnounUS /tɔːks/

a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

TapestriesnounUS /ˈtæpəstriz/

plural of “tapestry” — something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

TelephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SECOND GENERATION," ETC.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

Trafford

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From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

Trafford's

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From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

TricknounUS /trɪk/

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

TrustnounUS /trʌst/

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

TwonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

VnounUS /viː/

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

VInounUS /vaɪ/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

ViewnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

VIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

VIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

Violette's

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

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

WomannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

Woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/

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

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

WomennounUS /ˈwɪmən/

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

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

XnounUS /eks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

XInounUS /ʃiː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

XIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

XIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

XIVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

XIXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

XVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

XVInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

XVIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

XVIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

XXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

XXInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

XXIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

XXIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

XXIVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-three and one

From this reading I.—A Matrimonial Mistake II.—A Feast and a Fiasco III.—"Only Cousin Neva" IV.—The Fosdick Family V.—Narcisse and Alois VI.—Neva Goes to School VII.—A Woman’s Point of View VIII.—In Neva’s Studio IX.—Master and Man X.—Amy Sweet and Amy Sour XI.—At Mrs. Trafford’s XII.—"We Never Were" XIII.—Overlook Lodge XIV.—Woman’s Distrust—and Trust XV.—Armstrong Swoops XVI.—Hugo Shows His Mettle XVII.—Violette’s Tapestries XVIII.—Armstrong Proposes XIX.—Two Telephone Talks XX.—Boris Discloses Himself XXI.—A Sensational Day XXII.—A Duel After Lunch XXIII.—"The Woman Boris Loved" XXIV.—Neva

XXIXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-eight and one

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

XXVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-four and one

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

XXVInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-five and one

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

XXVIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

XXVIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

XXXnoun

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

XXXIadjective

being one more than thirty

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

XXXIIadjective

being two more than thirty

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Solves a Riddle XXV.—Two Women Intervene XXVI.—Trafford as a Dove of Peace XXVII.—Breakfast al Fresco XXVIII.—Foraging for Son-in-Law XXIX.—"If I Married You" XXX.—By a Trick XXXI.—"I Don’t Trust Him" XXXII.—Armstrong Asks a Favor Neva .

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