Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading They talked of her possible talents, and how they could best be developed, judging as well as they could in advance by the assembled qualities of all her relatives.

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

From this reading They talked of her possible talents, and how they could best be developed, judging as well as they could in advance by the assembled qualities of all her relatives.

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

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

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

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

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

From this reading They talked of her possible talents, and how they could best be developed, judging as well as they could in advance by the assembled qualities of all her relatives.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading They talked of her possible talents, and how they could best be developed, judging as well as they could in advance by the assembled qualities of all her relatives.

a line of approach

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

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

From this reading They talked of her possible talents, and how they could best be developed, judging as well as they could in advance by the assembled qualities of all her relatives.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading They talked of her possible talents, and how they could best be developed, judging as well as they could in advance by the assembled qualities of all her relatives.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They talked of her possible talents, and how they could best be developed, judging as well as they could in advance by the assembled qualities of all her relatives.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Like children, they held hands under the protecting shelter of the rug.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading They talked of little Julia off in Mount Mark, how she was growing, the color of her eyes, the shape of her fingers.

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

From this reading They talked of her possible talents, and how they could best be developed, judging as well as they could in advance by the assembled qualities of all her relatives.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading They talked of her possible talents, and how they could best be developed, judging as well as they could in advance by the assembled qualities of all her relatives.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

opinion or judgment

From this reading They talked of little Julia off in Mount Mark, how she was growing, the color of her eyes, the shape of her fingers.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

promote over another

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading They talked of little Julia off in Mount Mark, how she was growing, the color of her eyes, the shape of her fingers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

coins made of gold

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading They talked of little Julia off in Mount Mark, how she was growing, the color of her eyes, the shape of her fingers.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Like children, they held hands under the protecting shelter of the rug.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Like children, they held hands under the protecting shelter of the rug.

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

From this reading They talked of little Julia off in Mount Mark, how she was growing, the color of her eyes, the shape of her fingers.

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

From this reading They talked of little Julia off in Mount Mark, how she was growing, the color of her eyes, the shape of her fingers.

a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

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

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading They talked of her possible talents, and how they could best be developed, judging as well as they could in advance by the assembled qualities of all her relatives.

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

From this reading They talked of little Julia off in Mount Mark, how she was growing, the color of her eyes, the shape of her fingers.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like children, they held hands under the protecting shelter of the rug.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They talked of little Julia off in Mount Mark, how she was growing, the color of her eyes, the shape of her fingers.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading They talked of little Julia off in Mount Mark, how she was growing, the color of her eyes, the shape of her fingers.

flat tableland with steep edges

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

attach to a support

From this reading They talked of little Julia off in Mount Mark, how she was growing, the color of her eyes, the shape of her fingers.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

not any; not one

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

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

From this reading They talked of little Julia off in Mount Mark, how she was growing, the color of her eyes, the shape of her fingers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading They talked of her possible talents, and how they could best be developed, judging as well as they could in advance by the assembled qualities of all her relatives.

emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

From this reading Like children, they held hands under the protecting shelter of the rug.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading They talked of her possible talents, and how they could best be developed, judging as well as they could in advance by the assembled qualities of all her relatives.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading They talked of her possible talents, and how they could best be developed, judging as well as they could in advance by the assembled qualities of all her relatives.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Like children, they held hands under the protecting shelter of the rug.

plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading They talked of little Julia off in Mount Mark, how she was growing, the color of her eyes, the shape of her fingers.

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

From this reading They talked of little Julia off in Mount Mark, how she was growing, the color of her eyes, the shape of her fingers.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Like children, they held hands under the protecting shelter of the rug.

in a staunch manner

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading They talked of her possible talents, and how they could best be developed, judging as well as they could in advance by the assembled qualities of all her relatives.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They talked of little Julia off in Mount Mark, how she was growing, the color of her eyes, the shape of her fingers.

make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

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

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

in or at that place or location

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

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

From this reading David suggested that they might be prejudiced in her favor a little, for as far as they could determine there was no avenue of ability closed to her, but Carol stanchly refused to admit the impeachment.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Like children, they held hands under the protecting shelter of the rug.

in a hearty manner

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

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

From this reading They talked of little Julia off in Mount Mark, how she was growing, the color of her eyes, the shape of her fingers.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They talked of her possible talents, and how they could best be developed, judging as well as they could in advance by the assembled qualities of all her relatives.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading THE SECOND STEP They sat on canvas chairs on the sand outside the porch of the sanatorium, warmly wrapped in rugs, for the summer evenings in New Mexico are cold, and watched the shadows of evening tarnish the gold of the mesa.