used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "I was in it, I admit, but I can't exactly say that I was 'mixed up.'"
ADVERSITYnounUS /ədˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You got Kit Berry out, eh?--and took him home."
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, hardly that," returned Ordway, smiling as he saw the other's embarrassment break out in drops of perspiration upon his forehead.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
barroomnounUS /ˈbɑːrruːm/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
Baxter
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From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
BerrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading "You got Kit Berry out, eh?--and took him home."
terminate
From this reading "Well, hardly that," returned Ordway, smiling as he saw the other's embarrassment break out in drops of perspiration upon his forehead.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I was in it, I admit, but I can't exactly say that I was 'mixed up.'"
can't
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From this reading "I was in it, I admit, but I can't exactly say that I was 'mixed up.'"
a state at a particular time
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading "Well, hardly that," returned Ordway, smiling as he saw the other's embarrassment break out in drops of perspiration upon his forehead.
eh
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From this reading "You got Kit Berry out, eh?--and took him home."
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading "Well, hardly that," returned Ordway, smiling as he saw the other's embarrassment break out in drops of perspiration upon his forehead.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "I was in it, I admit, but I can't exactly say that I was 'mixed up.'"
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "Well, hardly that," returned Ordway, smiling as he saw the other's embarrassment break out in drops of perspiration upon his forehead.
set up or found
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "So you got mixed up in a barroom row last night, I hear, Smith?"
GRACESnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
only a very short time before
From this reading "Well, hardly that," returned Ordway, smiling as he saw the other's embarrassment break out in drops of perspiration upon his forehead.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, hardly that," returned Ordway, smiling as he saw the other's embarrassment break out in drops of perspiration upon his forehead.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "So you got mixed up in a barroom row last night, I hear, Smith?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well, hardly that," returned Ordway, smiling as he saw the other's embarrassment break out in drops of perspiration upon his forehead.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "You got Kit Berry out, eh?--and took him home."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "So you got mixed up in a barroom row last night, I hear, Smith?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I was in it, I admit, but I can't exactly say that I was 'mixed up.'"
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading "You got Kit Berry out, eh?--and took him home."
immediately past
From this reading "So you got mixed up in a barroom row last night, I hear, Smith?"
Milly
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From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading "So you got mixed up in a barroom row last night, I hear, Smith?"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "So you got mixed up in a barroom row last night, I hear, Smith?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
Ordway
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From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
other's
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From this reading "Well, hardly that," returned Ordway, smiling as he saw the other's embarrassment break out in drops of perspiration upon his forehead.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Well, hardly that," returned Ordway, smiling as he saw the other's embarrassment break out in drops of perspiration upon his forehead.
a human being
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading "Well, hardly that," returned Ordway, smiling as he saw the other's embarrassment break out in drops of perspiration upon his forehead.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Well, hardly that," returned Ordway, smiling as he saw the other's embarrassment break out in drops of perspiration upon his forehead.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading "So you got mixed up in a barroom row last night, I hear, Smith?"
cut with a saw
From this reading "Well, hardly that," returned Ordway, smiling as he saw the other's embarrassment break out in drops of perspiration upon his forehead.
express in words
From this reading "I was in it, I admit, but I can't exactly say that I was 'mixed up.'"
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Well, hardly that," returned Ordway, smiling as he saw the other's embarrassment break out in drops of perspiration upon his forehead.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading "So you got mixed up in a barroom row last night, I hear, Smith?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So you got mixed up in a barroom row last night, I hear, Smith?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, hardly that," returned Ordway, smiling as he saw the other's embarrassment break out in drops of perspiration upon his forehead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "You got Kit Berry out, eh?--and took him home."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "So you got mixed up in a barroom row last night, I hear, Smith?"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Well, hardly that," returned Ordway, smiling as he saw the other's embarrassment break out in drops of perspiration upon his forehead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was in it, I admit, but I can't exactly say that I was 'mixed up.'"
(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 "Well, hardly that," returned Ordway, smiling as he saw the other's embarrassment break out in drops of perspiration upon his forehead.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading SHOWS THE GRACES OF ADVERSITY On the morning after the episode in the barroom which Banks had described to Milly, Ordway found Baxter awaiting him in a condition which in a smaller person would have appeared to be a flutter of excitement.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So you got mixed up in a barroom row last night, I hear, Smith?"
