Chapter XII

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

From this reading RICHMOND HOUSE GETS A MISTRESS.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

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

From this reading And the hue that went and came On thy cheek, like lines of flame, Flowed its crimson from the unrest Or the gladness of thy breast?"

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading "Bride, upon thy wedding day Did the fluttering of thy breath Speak of joy or woe beneath?

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

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Breakfast was over.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading And the hue that went and came On thy cheek, like lines of flame, Flowed its crimson from the unrest Or the gladness of thy breast?"

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading "Bride, upon thy wedding day Did the fluttering of thy breath Speak of joy or woe beneath?

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading "Bride, upon thy wedding day Did the fluttering of thy breath Speak of joy or woe beneath?

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

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

From this reading And the hue that went and came On thy cheek, like lines of flame, Flowed its crimson from the unrest Or the gladness of thy breast?"

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading And the hue that went and came On thy cheek, like lines of flame, Flowed its crimson from the unrest Or the gladness of thy breast?"

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 And the hue that went and came On thy cheek, like lines of flame, Flowed its crimson from the unrest Or the gladness of thy breast?"

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Bride, upon thy wedding day Did the fluttering of thy breath Speak of joy or woe beneath?

a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Bride, upon thy wedding day Did the fluttering of thy breath Speak of joy or woe beneath?

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading And the hue that went and came On thy cheek, like lines of flame, Flowed its crimson from the unrest Or the gladness of thy breast?"

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading And the hue that went and came On thy cheek, like lines of flame, Flowed its crimson from the unrest Or the gladness of thy breast?"

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading "Bride, upon thy wedding day Did the fluttering of thy breath Speak of joy or woe beneath?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And the hue that went and came On thy cheek, like lines of flame, Flowed its crimson from the unrest Or the gladness of thy breast?"

a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading RICHMOND HOUSE GETS A MISTRESS.

experiencing joy and pleasure

From this reading And the hue that went and came On thy cheek, like lines of flame, Flowed its crimson from the unrest Or the gladness of thy breast?"

destroyed or killed

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

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

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

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

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

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

From this reading RICHMOND HOUSE GETS A MISTRESS.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading And the hue that went and came On thy cheek, like lines of flame, Flowed its crimson from the unrest Or the gladness of thy breast?"

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

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And the hue that went and came On thy cheek, like lines of flame, Flowed its crimson from the unrest Or the gladness of thy breast?"

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

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

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

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading "Bride, upon thy wedding day Did the fluttering of thy breath Speak of joy or woe beneath?

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And the hue that went and came On thy cheek, like lines of flame, Flowed its crimson from the unrest Or the gladness of thy breast?"

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

From this reading And the hue that went and came On thy cheek, like lines of flame, Flowed its crimson from the unrest Or the gladness of thy breast?"

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

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

From this reading RICHMOND HOUSE GETS A MISTRESS.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Bride, upon thy wedding day Did the fluttering of thy breath Speak of joy or woe beneath?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And the hue that went and came On thy cheek, like lines of flame, Flowed its crimson from the unrest Or the gladness of thy breast?"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Bride, upon thy wedding day Did the fluttering of thy breath Speak of joy or woe beneath?

above and across; more than

From this reading Breakfast was over.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

chiefly trailing poisonous plants with blue flowers

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War

From this reading RICHMOND HOUSE GETS A MISTRESS.

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

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

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

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

express in speech

From this reading "Bride, upon thy wedding day Did the fluttering of thy breath Speak of joy or woe beneath?

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And the hue that went and came On thy cheek, like lines of flame, Flowed its crimson from the unrest Or the gladness of thy breast?"

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

From this reading "Bride, upon thy wedding day Did the fluttering of thy breath Speak of joy or woe beneath?

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading "Bride, upon thy wedding day Did the fluttering of thy breath Speak of joy or woe beneath?

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

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading And the hue that went and came On thy cheek, like lines of flame, Flowed its crimson from the unrest Or the gladness of thy breast?"

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Bride, upon thy wedding day Did the fluttering of thy breath Speak of joy or woe beneath?

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

From this reading Breakfast was over.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading "Bride, upon thy wedding day Did the fluttering of thy breath Speak of joy or woe beneath?

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading And the hue that went and came On thy cheek, like lines of flame, Flowed its crimson from the unrest Or the gladness of thy breast?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading Georgia, blushing and smiling beneath Miss Jerusha's curious scrutiny, had gone back to her room, and Miss Jerusha, sitting in her low rocking-chair, was left alone with the bright morning sunshine that lay in broad patches on the floor to the special delectation of Mrs. and Miss Betsey Periwinkle.

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading "Bride, upon thy wedding day Did the fluttering of thy breath Speak of joy or woe beneath?