Chapter XXIII · Jane Humiliated

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

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading She asked Dan to detain the children in the kitchen that they might not see her go and perhaps wish to accompany her.

later than; following

From this reading And so, directly after breakfast, she started away alone.

Having no one else present.

From this reading And so, directly after breakfast, she started away alone.

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

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading She asked Dan to detain the children in the kitchen that they might not see her go and perhaps wish to accompany her.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The sun, even at that early hour, was so warm Jane was glad that most of the mile she was to climb was in the shadow.

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

From this reading And so, directly after breakfast, she started away alone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading And so, directly after breakfast, she started away alone.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading She asked Dan to detain the children in the kitchen that they might not see her go and perhaps wish to accompany her.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading The sun, even at that early hour, was so warm Jane was glad that most of the mile she was to climb was in the shadow.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

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From this reading She asked Dan to detain the children in the kitchen that they might not see her go and perhaps wish to accompany her.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading She asked Dan to detain the children in the kitchen that they might not see her go and perhaps wish to accompany her.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

without deviation

From this reading And so, directly after breakfast, she started away alone.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

divisible by two

From this reading The sun, even at that early hour, was so warm Jane was glad that most of the mile she was to climb was in the shadow.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading The sun, even at that early hour, was so warm Jane was glad that most of the mile she was to climb was in the shadow.

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

From this reading She asked Dan to detain the children in the kitchen that they might not see her go and perhaps wish to accompany her.

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

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

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

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

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

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

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

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

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

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The sun, even at that early hour, was so warm Jane was glad that most of the mile she was to climb was in the shadow.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

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

From this reading She asked Dan to detain the children in the kitchen that they might not see her go and perhaps wish to accompany her.

a single distinct event

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

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

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading She asked Dan to detain the children in the kitchen that they might not see her go and perhaps wish to accompany her.

a boy or man

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

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

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

come together

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She asked Dan to detain the children in the kitchen that they might not see her go and perhaps wish to accompany her.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The sun, even at that early hour, was so warm Jane was glad that most of the mile she was to climb was in the shadow.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She asked Dan to detain the children in the kitchen that they might not see her go and perhaps wish to accompany her.

an event that happens

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

by chance

From this reading She asked Dan to detain the children in the kitchen that they might not see her go and perhaps wish to accompany her.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

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

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

an educational institution

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She asked Dan to detain the children in the kitchen that they might not see her go and perhaps wish to accompany her.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading The sun, even at that early hour, was so warm Jane was glad that most of the mile she was to climb was in the shadow.

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

From this reading And so, directly after breakfast, she started away alone.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so, directly after breakfast, she started away alone.

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

From this reading And so, directly after breakfast, she started away alone.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun, even at that early hour, was so warm Jane was glad that most of the mile she was to climb was in the shadow.

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

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She asked Dan to detain the children in the kitchen that they might not see her go and perhaps wish to accompany her.

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

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She asked Dan to detain the children in the kitchen that they might not see her go and perhaps wish to accompany her.

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

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

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

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

under normal conditions

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The sun, even at that early hour, was so warm Jane was glad that most of the mile she was to climb was in the shadow.

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

From this reading The sun, even at that early hour, was so warm Jane was glad that most of the mile she was to climb was in the shadow.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading She asked Dan to detain the children in the kitchen that they might not see her go and perhaps wish to accompany her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The next morning Jane arose early with the determination to walk up the mountain road and meet Meg Heger on her way to the Redfords school.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.

a late time of life

From this reading The older lad, recalling the incident of the mountain lion, wondered if he ought to permit her to go alone, but the trapper had assured him that the occurrence had been a most unusual one, that the lions, and other wild creatures usually remained far from the haunts of man, and that in the ten years that Meg had ridden up and down that mountain road to the Redfords school, she had never encountered a dangerous animal of any kind.