Chapter II · Chapter 2

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The painted Jezebel fascinated Mary Hope, who had read all about that wicked woman in the Bible, and had shivered in secret at her terrible fate.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The painted Jezebel fascinated Mary Hope, who had read all about that wicked woman in the Bible, and had shivered in secret at her terrible fate.

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

From this reading If she could see Belle go tearing down the trail with her bronks and her buckboard she would be horrifiedly happy.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

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

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

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

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The painted Jezebel fascinated Mary Hope, who had read all about that wicked woman in the Bible, and had shivered in secret at her terrible fate.

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

From this reading If she could see Belle go tearing down the trail with her bronks and her buckboard she would be horrifiedly happy.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading If she could see Belle go tearing down the trail with her bronks and her buckboard she would be horrifiedly happy.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading The painted Jezebel fascinated Mary Hope, who had read all about that wicked woman in the Bible, and had shivered in secret at her terrible fate.

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From this reading If she could see Belle go tearing down the trail with her bronks and her buckboard she would be horrifiedly happy.

an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; has a seat attached to a flexible board between the two axles

From this reading If she could see Belle go tearing down the trail with her bronks and her buckboard she would be horrifiedly happy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

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From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

past form of “commend” — express approval of

From this reading If so, why was unadorned virtue to be commended?

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading If she could see Belle go tearing down the trail with her bronks and her buckboard she would be horrifiedly happy.

past form of “countenance” — consent to, give permission

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading If she could see Belle go tearing down the trail with her bronks and her buckboard she would be horrifiedly happy.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading The painted Jezebel fascinated Mary Hope, who had read all about that wicked woman in the Bible, and had shivered in secret at her terrible fate.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading The painted Jezebel fascinated Mary Hope, who had read all about that wicked woman in the Bible, and had shivered in secret at her terrible fate.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

in a fixed manner

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

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

From this reading If she could see Belle go tearing down the trail with her bronks and her buckboard she would be horrifiedly happy.

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

From this reading The painted Jezebel fascinated Mary Hope, who had read all about that wicked woman in the Bible, and had shivered in secret at her terrible fate.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading If she could see Belle go tearing down the trail with her bronks and her buckboard she would be horrifiedly happy.

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

From this reading If she could see Belle go tearing down the trail with her bronks and her buckboard she would be horrifiedly happy.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The painted Jezebel fascinated Mary Hope, who had read all about that wicked woman in the Bible, and had shivered in secret at her terrible fate.

possessive form of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

provoking horror

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

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From this reading If she could see Belle go tearing down the trail with her bronks and her buckboard she would be horrifiedly happy.

a social unit living together

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If she could see Belle go tearing down the trail with her bronks and her buckboard she would be horrifiedly happy.

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

From this reading The painted Jezebel fascinated Mary Hope, who had read all about that wicked woman in the Bible, and had shivered in secret at her terrible fate.

not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

wife of Ahab who was king of Israel; according to the Old Testament she was a cruel immoral queen who fostered the worship of Baal and tried to kill Elijah and other prophets of Israel (9th century BC)

From this reading The painted Jezebel fascinated Mary Hope, who had read all about that wicked woman in the Bible, and had shivered in secret at her terrible fate.

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From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

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

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

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From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading The painted Jezebel fascinated Mary Hope, who had read all about that wicked woman in the Bible, and had shivered in secret at her terrible fate.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

coated with paint

From this reading The painted Jezebel fascinated Mary Hope, who had read all about that wicked woman in the Bible, and had shivered in secret at her terrible fate.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

plural of “picnic” — a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

a woman prophet

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The painted Jezebel fascinated Mary Hope, who had read all about that wicked woman in the Bible, and had shivered in secret at her terrible fate.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The painted Jezebel fascinated Mary Hope, who had read all about that wicked woman in the Bible, and had shivered in secret at her terrible fate.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading If she could see Belle go tearing down the trail with her bronks and her buckboard she would be horrifiedly happy.

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

From this reading If she could see Belle go tearing down the trail with her bronks and her buckboard she would be horrifiedly happy.

past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading The painted Jezebel fascinated Mary Hope, who had read all about that wicked woman in the Bible, and had shivered in secret at her terrible fate.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

be seated

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If so, why was unadorned virtue to be commended?

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

restricted to something

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

shedding tears

From this reading If she could see Belle go tearing down the trail with her bronks and her buckboard she would be horrifiedly happy.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The painted Jezebel fascinated Mary Hope, who had read all about that wicked woman in the Bible, and had shivered in secret at her terrible fate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The painted Jezebel fascinated Mary Hope, who had read all about that wicked woman in the Bible, and had shivered in secret at her terrible fate.

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

From this reading If she could see Belle go tearing down the trail with her bronks and her buckboard she would be horrifiedly happy.

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

From this reading If so, why was unadorned virtue to be commended?

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading If she could see Belle go tearing down the trail with her bronks and her buckboard she would be horrifiedly happy.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

not decorated with something to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading If so, why was unadorned virtue to be commended?

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading If so, why was unadorned virtue to be commended?

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

From this reading Belle Lorrigan might never be eaten by dogs, since dogs are few in cattleland and are kept strictly at home, but if Mary Hope's mother was any true prophetess, the painted Jezebel's final doom would be quite as horrible.

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

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

which person or people

From this reading The painted Jezebel fascinated Mary Hope, who had read all about that wicked woman in the Bible, and had shivered in secret at her terrible fate.

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

From this reading If so, why was unadorned virtue to be commended?

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading The painted Jezebel fascinated Mary Hope, who had read all about that wicked woman in the Bible, and had shivered in secret at her terrible fate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If she could see Belle go tearing down the trail with her bronks and her buckboard she would be horrifiedly happy.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The painted Jezebel fascinated Mary Hope, who had read all about that wicked woman in the Bible, and had shivered in secret at her terrible fate.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading At the infrequent parties which the Douglas household countenanced,--such as Christmas trees and Fourth of July picnics, Mary Hope would sit and stare fixedly at Belle Lorrigan and wonder if all painted Jezebels were beautiful and happy and smiling.

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

From this reading If she could see Belle go tearing down the trail with her bronks and her buckboard she would be horrifiedly happy.