Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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From this reading Alice Endicott, who had insisted upon dressing, had finished her breakfast and was sitting propped up among the pillows on the bed.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I never seen yer husban'--an' he's always spoke of in these parts as 'the pilgrim.'"

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Alice Endicott, who had insisted upon dressing, had finished her breakfast and was sitting propped up among the pillows on the bed.

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

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

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

From this reading Alice Endicott, who had insisted upon dressing, had finished her breakfast and was sitting propped up among the pillows on the bed.

the formal act of approving

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

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

From this reading I never seen yer husban'--an' he's always spoke of in these parts as 'the pilgrim.'"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN At the door of the cabin Jennie greeted her caller effusively.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Alice Endicott, who had insisted upon dressing, had finished her breakfast and was sitting propped up among the pillows on the bed.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Alice Endicott, who had insisted upon dressing, had finished her breakfast and was sitting propped up among the pillows on the bed.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN At the door of the cabin Jennie greeted her caller effusively.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

a social or business visitor

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN At the door of the cabin Jennie greeted her caller effusively.

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

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN At the door of the cabin Jennie greeted her caller effusively.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading Alice Endicott, who had insisted upon dressing, had finished her breakfast and was sitting propped up among the pillows on the bed.

in an effusive manner

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN At the door of the cabin Jennie greeted her caller effusively.

born in England; in 1629 he became the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1588-1665)

From this reading Alice Endicott, who had insisted upon dressing, had finished her breakfast and was sitting propped up among the pillows on the bed.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Alice Endicott, who had insisted upon dressing, had finished her breakfast and was sitting propped up among the pillows on the bed.

a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

a young female

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN At the door of the cabin Jennie greeted her caller effusively.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

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

From this reading Alice Endicott, who had insisted upon dressing, had finished her breakfast and was sitting propped up among the pillows on the bed.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

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

From this reading I never seen yer husban'--an' he's always spoke of in these parts as 'the pilgrim.'"

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

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN At the door of the cabin Jennie greeted her caller effusively.

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

From this reading I never seen yer husban'--an' he's always spoke of in these parts as 'the pilgrim.'"

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

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

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

From this reading I never seen yer husban'--an' he's always spoke of in these parts as 'the pilgrim.'"

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Alice Endicott, who had insisted upon dressing, had finished her breakfast and was sitting propped up among the pillows on the bed.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

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

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

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

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

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

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN At the door of the cabin Jennie greeted her caller effusively.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

joined in matrimony

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

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

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I never seen yer husban'--an' he's always spoke of in these parts as 'the pilgrim.'"

widely known and esteemed

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN At the door of the cabin Jennie greeted her caller effusively.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Alice Endicott, who had insisted upon dressing, had finished her breakfast and was sitting propped up among the pillows on the bed.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN At the door of the cabin Jennie greeted her caller effusively.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

the local environment

From this reading I never seen yer husban'--an' he's always spoke of in these parts as 'the pilgrim.'"

someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading I never seen yer husban'--an' he's always spoke of in these parts as 'the pilgrim.'"

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading Alice Endicott, who had insisted upon dressing, had finished her breakfast and was sitting propped up among the pillows on the bed.

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading Alice Endicott, who had insisted upon dressing, had finished her breakfast and was sitting propped up among the pillows on the bed.

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

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

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

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

except for; apart from

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I never seen yer husban'--an' he's always spoke of in these parts as 'the pilgrim.'"

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

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

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Alice Endicott, who had insisted upon dressing, had finished her breakfast and was sitting propped up among the pillows on the bed.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading I never seen yer husban'--an' he's always spoke of in these parts as 'the pilgrim.'"

a hat made of felt with a creased crown

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

moving very fast

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

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

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN At the door of the cabin Jennie greeted her caller effusively.

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

From this reading I never seen yer husban'--an' he's always spoke of in these parts as 'the pilgrim.'"

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

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

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

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

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

From this reading Alice Endicott, who had insisted upon dressing, had finished her breakfast and was sitting propped up among the pillows on the bed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Alice Endicott, who had insisted upon dressing, had finished her breakfast and was sitting propped up among the pillows on the bed.

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

From this reading Alice Endicott, who had insisted upon dressing, had finished her breakfast and was sitting propped up among the pillows on the bed.

which person or people

From this reading Alice Endicott, who had insisted upon dressing, had finished her breakfast and was sitting propped up among the pillows on the bed.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN At the door of the cabin Jennie greeted her caller effusively.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading "Endicott," smiled Alice, as her glance noted with swift approval the girl's riding boots, her corduroy skirt, her grey flannel shirt, the scarf of burnt orange, and the roll-brim Stetson--noted, too, the six-gun and the belt of yellow cartridges.

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

From this reading I never seen yer husban'--an' he's always spoke of in these parts as 'the pilgrim.'"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "This is Janet McWhorter, our neighbour," introduced Jennie, taking the girl by the hand and leading her to the side of the bed, "an' this is Mrs.--Mrs.--why, do you know I can't call your married name to save me.