Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Then anger came--a hot, raging fury against the authors of this barefaced, impudent attempt at swindle.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

anew

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Then anger came--a hot, raging fury against the authors of this barefaced, impudent attempt at swindle.

Having no one else present.

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

surprising greatly

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

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

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading Then anger came--a hot, raging fury against the authors of this barefaced, impudent attempt at swindle.

any person at all

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Then anger came--a hot, raging fury against the authors of this barefaced, impudent attempt at swindle.

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Then anger came--a hot, raging fury against the authors of this barefaced, impudent attempt at swindle.

with no effort to conceal

From this reading Then anger came--a hot, raging fury against the authors of this barefaced, impudent attempt at swindle.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading "Thought they'd put it over easy," he growled behind set teeth, one clenched, gloved hand thumping the saddle-horn.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then anger came--a hot, raging fury against the authors of this barefaced, impudent attempt at swindle.

closed or squeezed together tightly

From this reading "Thought they'd put it over easy," he growled behind set teeth, one clenched, gloved hand thumping the saddle-horn.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

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

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

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From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

the use of dye to change the color of something permanently

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading "Thought they'd put it over easy," he growled behind set teeth, one clenched, gloved hand thumping the saddle-horn.

an impression made from an etched plate

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

provided with a floor

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Then anger came--a hot, raging fury against the authors of this barefaced, impudent attempt at swindle.

full of trivial conversation

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

past form of “glean” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

having the hands covered with gloves

From this reading "Thought they'd put it over easy," he growled behind set teeth, one clenched, gloved hand thumping the saddle-horn.

past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

From this reading "Thought they'd put it over easy," he growled behind set teeth, one clenched, gloved hand thumping the saddle-horn.

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

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Thought they'd put it over easy," he growled behind set teeth, one clenched, gloved hand thumping the saddle-horn.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

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

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

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

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Then anger came--a hot, raging fury against the authors of this barefaced, impudent attempt at swindle.

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading Then anger came--a hot, raging fury against the authors of this barefaced, impudent attempt at swindle.

a message received and understood

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

go away from a place

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

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

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

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

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

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

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Thought they'd put it over easy," he growled behind set teeth, one clenched, gloved hand thumping the saddle-horn.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Thought they'd put it over easy," he growled behind set teeth, one clenched, gloved hand thumping the saddle-horn.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

bulge outward

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Thought they'd put it over easy," he growled behind set teeth, one clenched, gloved hand thumping the saddle-horn.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading Then anger came--a hot, raging fury against the authors of this barefaced, impudent attempt at swindle.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

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From this reading "Thought they'd put it over easy," he growled behind set teeth, one clenched, gloved hand thumping the saddle-horn.

except for; apart from

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

in a serious manner

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Thought they'd put it over easy," he growled behind set teeth, one clenched, gloved hand thumping the saddle-horn.

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From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

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From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

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From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

deprive of by deceit

From this reading Then anger came--a hot, raging fury against the authors of this barefaced, impudent attempt at swindle.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading "Thought they'd put it over easy," he growled behind set teeth, one clenched, gloved hand thumping the saddle-horn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.

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

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then anger came--a hot, raging fury against the authors of this barefaced, impudent attempt at swindle.

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From this reading "Thought they'd put it over easy," he growled behind set teeth, one clenched, gloved hand thumping the saddle-horn.

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

From this reading Then anger came--a hot, raging fury against the authors of this barefaced, impudent attempt at swindle.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Thought they'd put it over easy," he growled behind set teeth, one clenched, gloved hand thumping the saddle-horn.

a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)

From this reading "Thought they'd put it over easy," he growled behind set teeth, one clenched, gloved hand thumping the saddle-horn.

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

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

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

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

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

From this reading MISTRESS MARY--QUITE CONTRARY But Stratton's mind was too full of the amazing information he had gleaned from the old storekeeper to leave much room for minor reflections.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading From motives of policy he had done his best to conceal that, too, from Pop Daggett; but now that he was alone it surged up again within him, dyeing his face a deep crimson and etching hard lines on his forehead and about his straight-lipped mouth.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading He had been stunned at first--so completely floored that anyone save the garrulous old man intent on making the most of his shop-worn story could not have helped seeing that something was seriously wrong.