Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

again but in a new or different way

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

in the past

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

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

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I haven't the faintest intention of inviting any ladies in French frocks," she replied.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

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

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

United States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881)

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

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

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

a process of becoming deeper and more profound

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

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

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

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

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading "I haven't the faintest intention of inviting any ladies in French frocks," she replied.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

a clothing fabric in a plaid weave

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

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

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

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

From this reading "I haven't the faintest intention of inviting any ladies in French frocks," she replied.

the harvesting of hay

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

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

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

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

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

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

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

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

From this reading "I haven't the faintest intention of inviting any ladies in French frocks," she replied.

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

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

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

From this reading "I haven't the faintest intention of inviting any ladies in French frocks," she replied.

attractive and tempting

From this reading "I haven't the faintest intention of inviting any ladies in French frocks," she replied.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

a narrow way or road

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Sally looked up.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

engage in

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

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

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

a long-handled hand tool with sharp widely spaced prongs for lifting and pitching hay

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

capable of happening or existing

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

someone who asks a question

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

move through with or as if with a rake

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I haven't the faintest intention of inviting any ladies in French frocks," she replied.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

witty remark

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

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

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

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

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

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

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

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

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

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

From this reading Sally looked up.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

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

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

in or at the place that

From this reading The questioner was a tall young man in corduroy trousers and high boots, a blue flannel shirt and a nondescript hat--though the hat had come off as he approached the garden, where Sally Lane, in blue gingham and short sleeves, was carefully setting out some spice-pink roots.

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

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

which person or people

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"

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

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading She had become accustomed in a measure to seeing the heir of the house of Burnside thus attired, and to noting the daily deepening coat of tan upon his face and arms, but it never failed to strike her afresh as a miracle which a year ago would not have seemed possible.

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

From this reading TWO AND TWO "Shall we make the haying a society affair for ladies in French frocks, or an athletic event for a lot of young fellows who don't know a rake from a pitchfork?"