aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ruth and Helen had marked that fact before.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading But the angry Nettie was not so easily pacified.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Several of the ladies who had been listening avidly to Miss Miggs’ declaration that she had been robbed, now hastened to disclaim any intention of offending Mrs. Parsons’ niece and her friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Rachel Parsons’ name was one “to conjure with,” as the saying goes.
avidlyadverbUS /ˈævədli/
in an avid manner
From this reading Several of the ladies who had been listening avidly to Miss Miggs’ declaration that she had been robbed, now hastened to disclaim any intention of offending Mrs. Parsons’ niece and her friends.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Several of the ladies who had been listening avidly to Miss Miggs’ declaration that she had been robbed, now hastened to disclaim any intention of offending Mrs. Parsons’ niece and her friends.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ruth and Helen had marked that fact before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
conjureverbUS /ˈkɑːndʒər/
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading Mrs. Rachel Parsons’ name was one “to conjure with,” as the saying goes.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading Several of the ladies who had been listening avidly to Miss Miggs’ declaration that she had been robbed, now hastened to disclaim any intention of offending Mrs. Parsons’ niece and her friends.
disclaimverbUS /dɪˈskleɪm/
renounce a legal claim or title to
From this reading Several of the ladies who had been listening avidly to Miss Miggs’ declaration that she had been robbed, now hastened to disclaim any intention of offending Mrs. Parsons’ niece and her friends.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading But the angry Nettie was not so easily pacified.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Ruth and Helen had marked that fact before.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Several of the ladies who had been listening avidly to Miss Miggs’ declaration that she had been robbed, now hastened to disclaim any intention of offending Mrs. Parsons’ niece and her friends.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Mrs. Rachel Parsons’ name was one “to conjure with,” as the saying goes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ruth and Helen had marked that fact before.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Several of the ladies who had been listening avidly to Miss Miggs’ declaration that she had been robbed, now hastened to disclaim any intention of offending Mrs. Parsons’ niece and her friends.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Ruth and Helen had marked that fact before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
how
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From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Several of the ladies who had been listening avidly to Miss Miggs’ declaration that she had been robbed, now hastened to disclaim any intention of offending Mrs. Parsons’ niece and her friends.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Several of the ladies who had been listening avidly to Miss Miggs’ declaration that she had been robbed, now hastened to disclaim any intention of offending Mrs. Parsons’ niece and her friends.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Several of the ladies who had been listening avidly to Miss Miggs’ declaration that she had been robbed, now hastened to disclaim any intention of offending Mrs. Parsons’ niece and her friends.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Ruth and Helen had marked that fact before.
Merredith
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From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
Miggs
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From this reading Several of the ladies who had been listening avidly to Miss Miggs’ declaration that she had been robbed, now hastened to disclaim any intention of offending Mrs. Parsons’ niece and her friends.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Several of the ladies who had been listening avidly to Miss Miggs’ declaration that she had been robbed, now hastened to disclaim any intention of offending Mrs. Parsons’ niece and her friends.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Rachel Parsons’ name was one “to conjure with,” as the saying goes.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mrs. Rachel Parsons’ name was one “to conjure with,” as the saying goes.
Nettie
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From this reading But the angry Nettie was not so easily pacified.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Several of the ladies who had been listening avidly to Miss Miggs’ declaration that she had been robbed, now hastened to disclaim any intention of offending Mrs. Parsons’ niece and her friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Several of the ladies who had been listening avidly to Miss Miggs’ declaration that she had been robbed, now hastened to disclaim any intention of offending Mrs. Parsons’ niece and her friends.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
offendingadjectiveUS /əˈfendɪŋ/
offending against or breaking a law or rule
From this reading Several of the ladies who had been listening avidly to Miss Miggs’ declaration that she had been robbed, now hastened to disclaim any intention of offending Mrs. Parsons’ niece and her friends.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Rachel Parsons’ name was one “to conjure with,” as the saying goes.
pacifiedverbUS /ˈpæsəfaɪd/
inflected form of “pacify” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading But the angry Nettie was not so easily pacified.
ParsonsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
From this reading Mrs. Rachel Parsons’ name was one “to conjure with,” as the saying goes.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading Mrs. Rachel Parsons’ name was one “to conjure with,” as the saying goes.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Several of the ladies who had been listening avidly to Miss Miggs’ declaration that she had been robbed, now hastened to disclaim any intention of offending Mrs. Parsons’ niece and her friends.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth and Helen had marked that fact before.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Mrs. Rachel Parsons’ name was one “to conjure with,” as the saying goes.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of the ladies who had been listening avidly to Miss Miggs’ declaration that she had been robbed, now hastened to disclaim any intention of offending Mrs. Parsons’ niece and her friends.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several of the ladies who had been listening avidly to Miss Miggs’ declaration that she had been robbed, now hastened to disclaim any intention of offending Mrs. Parsons’ niece and her friends.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the angry Nettie was not so easily pacified.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ruth and Helen had marked that fact before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Rachel Parsons’ name was one “to conjure with,” as the saying goes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Rachel Parsons’ name was one “to conjure with,” as the saying goes.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Rachel Parsons’ name was one “to conjure with,” as the saying goes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not alone in the vicinity of Merredith plantation, but in the cities and towns through which the visitors had come in reaching the cotton farm, they had observed how impressive her name seemed.
which person or people
From this reading Several of the ladies who had been listening avidly to Miss Miggs’ declaration that she had been robbed, now hastened to disclaim any intention of offending Mrs. Parsons’ niece and her friends.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Rachel Parsons’ name was one “to conjure with,” as the saying goes.
