Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

later than; following

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading But Aunt Jamsiah, though often annoyed and sometimes chagrined, took a charitable view of these shortcomings and her generous heart was not likely to confound them with genuine misdoing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

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

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She had done her work faithfully and become a help and a comfort to her benefactors.

plural of “benefactor” — a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

From this reading She had done her work faithfully and become a help and a comfort to her benefactors.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Aunt Jamsiah, though often annoyed and sometimes chagrined, took a charitable view of these shortcomings and her generous heart was not likely to confound them with genuine misdoing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading But Aunt Jamsiah, though often annoyed and sometimes chagrined, took a charitable view of these shortcomings and her generous heart was not likely to confound them with genuine misdoing.

relating to or characterized by charity

From this reading But Aunt Jamsiah, though often annoyed and sometimes chagrined, took a charitable view of these shortcomings and her generous heart was not likely to confound them with genuine misdoing.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading She had done her work faithfully and become a help and a comfort to her benefactors.

be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

From this reading But Aunt Jamsiah, though often annoyed and sometimes chagrined, took a charitable view of these shortcomings and her generous heart was not likely to confound them with genuine misdoing.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading She had done her work faithfully and become a help and a comfort to her benefactors.

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From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

in a faithful manner

From this reading She had done her work faithfully and become a help and a comfort to her benefactors.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

start firing a weapon

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading But Aunt Jamsiah, though often annoyed and sometimes chagrined, took a charitable view of these shortcomings and her generous heart was not likely to confound them with genuine misdoing.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading But Aunt Jamsiah, though often annoyed and sometimes chagrined, took a charitable view of these shortcomings and her generous heart was not likely to confound them with genuine misdoing.

a young female

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading But Aunt Jamsiah, though often annoyed and sometimes chagrined, took a charitable view of these shortcomings and her generous heart was not likely to confound them with genuine misdoing.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading She had done her work faithfully and become a help and a comfort to her benefactors.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading She had a snappy temper and a sharp tongue and was, indeed, something of a tomboy.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading But Aunt Jamsiah, though often annoyed and sometimes chagrined, took a charitable view of these shortcomings and her generous heart was not likely to confound them with genuine misdoing.

blemished by injury or rough wear

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

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

From this reading But Aunt Jamsiah, though often annoyed and sometimes chagrined, took a charitable view of these shortcomings and her generous heart was not likely to confound them with genuine misdoing.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Aunt Jamsiah, though often annoyed and sometimes chagrined, took a charitable view of these shortcomings and her generous heart was not likely to confound them with genuine misdoing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

many times at short intervals

From this reading But Aunt Jamsiah, though often annoyed and sometimes chagrined, took a charitable view of these shortcomings and her generous heart was not likely to confound them with genuine misdoing.

and nothing more

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

above and across; more than

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

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

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

precisely, exactly

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading She had a snappy temper and a sharp tongue and was, indeed, something of a tomboy.

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

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency

From this reading But Aunt Jamsiah, though often annoyed and sometimes chagrined, took a charitable view of these shortcomings and her generous heart was not likely to confound them with genuine misdoing.

apt to speak irritably

From this reading She had a snappy temper and a sharp tongue and was, indeed, something of a tomboy.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading She had a snappy temper and a sharp tongue and was, indeed, something of a tomboy.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading But Aunt Jamsiah, though often annoyed and sometimes chagrined, took a charitable view of these shortcomings and her generous heart was not likely to confound them with genuine misdoing.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading She had a snappy temper and a sharp tongue and was, indeed, something of a tomboy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But Aunt Jamsiah, though often annoyed and sometimes chagrined, took a charitable view of these shortcomings and her generous heart was not likely to confound them with genuine misdoing.

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

From this reading But Aunt Jamsiah, though often annoyed and sometimes chagrined, took a charitable view of these shortcomings and her generous heart was not likely to confound them with genuine misdoing.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But Aunt Jamsiah, though often annoyed and sometimes chagrined, took a charitable view of these shortcomings and her generous heart was not likely to confound them with genuine misdoing.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

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

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

a girl who behaves in a boyish manner

From this reading She had a snappy temper and a sharp tongue and was, indeed, something of a tomboy.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading She had a snappy temper and a sharp tongue and was, indeed, something of a tomboy.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But Aunt Jamsiah, though often annoyed and sometimes chagrined, took a charitable view of these shortcomings and her generous heart was not likely to confound them with genuine misdoing.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading But Aunt Jamsiah, though often annoyed and sometimes chagrined, took a charitable view of these shortcomings and her generous heart was not likely to confound them with genuine misdoing.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But Aunt Jamsiah, though often annoyed and sometimes chagrined, took a charitable view of these shortcomings and her generous heart was not likely to confound them with genuine misdoing.

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

From this reading She had done her work faithfully and become a help and a comfort to her benefactors.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading THE WAY OF THE SCOUT Pepsy’s right name was Penelope Pepperall and Aunt Jamsiah had taken her out of the County Home after the fire episode, by way of saving her from the worse influence of a reformatory.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading She and Uncle Ebenezer had agreed to be responsible for the girl, and Pepsy had spent a year of joyous freedom at the farm marred only by the threat hanging over her that she would be restored to the authorities upon the least suspicion of misconduct.