used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE GOATS Henderson felt his wits revolving for a moment like a straw in a whirlpool.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He had puzzled over her that day, trying to account for the wide difference of type she presented, not knowing that Yankee marriages were common among the first families of California.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
bellesnounUS /belz/
plural of “belle” — a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
biasedadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪəst/
favoring one person or side over another
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
of short duration or distance
From this reading He recalled her vividly in the light of the brief description she had given of herself, but with nothing of either the insignificance or the humility of the worm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He recalled her vividly in the light of the brief description she had given of herself, but with nothing of either the insignificance or the humility of the worm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading He had puzzled over her that day, trying to account for the wide difference of type she presented, not knowing that Yankee marriages were common among the first families of California.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading He had puzzled over her that day, trying to account for the wide difference of type she presented, not knowing that Yankee marriages were common among the first families of California.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading He recalled her vividly in the light of the brief description she had given of herself, but with nothing of either the insignificance or the humility of the worm.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading He had puzzled over her that day, trying to account for the wide difference of type she presented, not knowing that Yankee marriages were common among the first families of California.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
one or the other of two
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
the organ of sight
From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading He had puzzled over her that day, trying to account for the wide difference of type she presented, not knowing that Yankee marriages were common among the first families of California.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE GOATS Henderson felt his wits revolving for a moment like a straw in a whirlpool.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had puzzled over her that day, trying to account for the wide difference of type she presented, not knowing that Yankee marriages were common among the first families of California.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE GOATS Henderson felt his wits revolving for a moment like a straw in a whirlpool.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He recalled her vividly in the light of the brief description she had given of herself, but with nothing of either the insignificance or the humility of the worm.
GOATSnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE GOATS Henderson felt his wits revolving for a moment like a straw in a whirlpool.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He recalled her vividly in the light of the brief description she had given of herself, but with nothing of either the insignificance or the humility of the worm.
Henderson
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From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE GOATS Henderson felt his wits revolving for a moment like a straw in a whirlpool.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He recalled her vividly in the light of the brief description she had given of herself, but with nothing of either the insignificance or the humility of the worm.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He recalled her vividly in the light of the brief description she had given of herself, but with nothing of either the insignificance or the humility of the worm.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE GOATS Henderson felt his wits revolving for a moment like a straw in a whirlpool.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading He recalled her vividly in the light of the brief description she had given of herself, but with nothing of either the insignificance or the humility of the worm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE GOATS Henderson felt his wits revolving for a moment like a straw in a whirlpool.
insignificancenounUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkəns/
the quality of having little or no significance
From this reading He recalled her vividly in the light of the brief description she had given of herself, but with nothing of either the insignificance or the humility of the worm.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He had puzzled over her that day, trying to account for the wide difference of type she presented, not knowing that Yankee marriages were common among the first families of California.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He recalled her vividly in the light of the brief description she had given of herself, but with nothing of either the insignificance or the humility of the worm.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE GOATS Henderson felt his wits revolving for a moment like a straw in a whirlpool.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
mariner's
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From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
marriagesnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒɪz/
plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading He had puzzled over her that day, trying to account for the wide difference of type she presented, not knowing that Yankee marriages were common among the first families of California.
a particular point in time
From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE GOATS Henderson felt his wits revolving for a moment like a straw in a whirlpool.
moralistsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlɪsts/
plural of “moralist” — a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He recalled her vividly in the light of the brief description she had given of herself, but with nothing of either the insignificance or the humility of the worm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE GOATS Henderson felt his wits revolving for a moment like a straw in a whirlpool.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had puzzled over her that day, trying to account for the wide difference of type she presented, not knowing that Yankee marriages were common among the first families of California.
a course of conduct
From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE GOATS Henderson felt his wits revolving for a moment like a straw in a whirlpool.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had puzzled over her that day, trying to account for the wide difference of type she presented, not knowing that Yankee marriages were common among the first families of California.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading He had puzzled over her that day, trying to account for the wide difference of type she presented, not knowing that Yankee marriages were common among the first families of California.
ranchos
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From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
on the contrary
From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He recalled her vividly in the light of the brief description she had given of herself, but with nothing of either the insignificance or the humility of the worm.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE GOATS Henderson felt his wits revolving for a moment like a straw in a whirlpool.
Roberto
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From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He recalled her vividly in the light of the brief description she had given of herself, but with nothing of either the insignificance or the humility of the worm.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE GOATS Henderson felt his wits revolving for a moment like a straw in a whirlpool.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE GOATS Henderson felt his wits revolving for a moment like a straw in a whirlpool.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
hard to endure
From this reading He had puzzled over her that day, trying to account for the wide difference of type she presented, not knowing that Yankee marriages were common among the first families of California.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading He had puzzled over her that day, trying to account for the wide difference of type she presented, not knowing that Yankee marriages were common among the first families of California.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
untouchedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃt/
still full
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading He recalled her vividly in the light of the brief description she had given of herself, but with nothing of either the insignificance or the humility of the worm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had puzzled over her that day, trying to account for the wide difference of type she presented, not knowing that Yankee marriages were common among the first families of California.
whirlpoolnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE GOATS Henderson felt his wits revolving for a moment like a straw in a whirlpool.
belonging to which person
From this reading She had not been present at the celebration before that day; her appearance among the belles of the _ranchos_, whose dark beauty was becoming rather tiresome, had been like a green hill to the mariner's eye.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He had puzzled over her that day, trying to account for the wide difference of type she presented, not knowing that Yankee marriages were common among the first families of California.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE GOATS Henderson felt his wits revolving for a moment like a straw in a whirlpool.
wormnounUS /wɜːrm/
any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading He recalled her vividly in the light of the brief description she had given of herself, but with nothing of either the insignificance or the humility of the worm.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The unlucky arrival of Don Roberto, the doubly unfortunate chance upon the lost shoe by his companion, had forced him into a situation that would require either great audacity or greater diplomacy to come out of with the lady's honor untouched in the eyes of those jealous and biased moralists.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading He had puzzled over her that day, trying to account for the wide difference of type she presented, not knowing that Yankee marriages were common among the first families of California.
