Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "That's about what it comes to, I reckon."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "So I am to understand that the young lady defies my authority and refuses point-blank to come home."

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

From this reading "So I am to understand that the young lady defies my authority and refuses point-blank to come home."

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading "So I am to understand that the young lady defies my authority and refuses point-blank to come home."

United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

put or send forth

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading It was evening of that eventful Sunday when Eleanor and Quin had returned from Chicago.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "So I am to understand that the young lady defies my authority and refuses point-blank to come home."

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "That's about what it comes to, I reckon."

make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

third-person singular of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading "So I am to understand that the young lady defies my authority and refuses point-blank to come home."

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

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

From this reading It was evening of that eventful Sunday when Eleanor and Quin had returned from Chicago.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was evening of that eventful Sunday when Eleanor and Quin had returned from Chicago.

full of events or incidents

From this reading It was evening of that eventful Sunday when Eleanor and Quin had returned from Chicago.

past form of “evince” — give expression to

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

opinion or judgment

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

a social unit living together

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was evening of that eventful Sunday when Eleanor and Quin had returned from Chicago.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

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

From this reading It was evening of that eventful Sunday when Eleanor and Quin had returned from Chicago.

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

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

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

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

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

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "So I am to understand that the young lady defies my authority and refuses point-blank to come home."

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

From this reading "So I am to understand that the young lady defies my authority and refuses point-blank to come home."

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

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "That's about what it comes to, I reckon."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "So I am to understand that the young lady defies my authority and refuses point-blank to come home."

a room where books are kept

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

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 He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

a woman of refinement

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "So I am to understand that the young lady defies my authority and refuses point-blank to come home."

not any; not one

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was evening of that eventful Sunday when Eleanor and Quin had returned from Chicago.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

sounding as if the nose were pinched

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading "So I am to understand that the young lady defies my authority and refuses point-blank to come home."

an angry dispute

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

one of five children born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading It was evening of that eventful Sunday when Eleanor and Quin had returned from Chicago.

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

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "That's about what it comes to, I reckon."

plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading "So I am to understand that the young lady defies my authority and refuses point-blank to come home."

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

From this reading It was evening of that eventful Sunday when Eleanor and Quin had returned from Chicago.

hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

in a vicious manner

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

of or relating to a sepulchre

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

unhealthy looking

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So I am to understand that the young lady defies my authority and refuses point-blank to come home."

following in time or order

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It was evening of that eventful Sunday when Eleanor and Quin had returned from Chicago.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "So I am to understand that the young lady defies my authority and refuses point-blank to come home."

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

From this reading "That's about what it comes to, I reckon."

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

From this reading "So I am to understand that the young lady defies my authority and refuses point-blank to come home."

in or at that place or location

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

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

From this reading "So I am to understand that the young lady defies my authority and refuses point-blank to come home."

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "So I am to understand that the young lady defies my authority and refuses point-blank to come home."

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

From this reading It was evening of that eventful Sunday when Eleanor and Quin had returned from Chicago.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "That's about what it comes to, I reckon."

at the time that

From this reading It was evening of that eventful Sunday when Eleanor and Quin had returned from Chicago.

in or at the place that

From this reading He and Madam Bartlett sat facing each other in the sepulchral library, where the green reading-light cast its sickly light on Lincoln and his Cabinet, on Andrew Jackson dying in the bosom of his family, on Madam savagely gripping the lions' heads on the arms of her mahogany chair.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That her quarrel with Eleanor and the girl's subsequent flight had made the old lady suffer was evinced by the pinched look of her nostrils and the heavy, sagging lines about her mouth; but in her grim old eyes there was no sign of compromise.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "So I am to understand that the young lady defies my authority and refuses point-blank to come home."