Chapter I

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

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

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

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

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

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

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

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

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

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

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

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

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

From this reading She remembers only the consolate husband, her father; remembers him only too well.

plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

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

From this reading Either Susan's mental life did not waken so early or the record has faded.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Either Susan's mental life did not waken so early or the record has faded.

coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

one or the other of two

From this reading Either Susan's mental life did not waken so early or the record has faded.

coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Either Susan's mental life did not waken so early or the record has faded.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She remembers only the consolate husband, her father; remembers him only too well.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Either Susan's mental life did not waken so early or the record has faded.

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

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She remembers only the consolate husband, her father; remembers him only too well.

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

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

the quality of being humane

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading She remembers only the consolate husband, her father; remembers him only too well.

plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

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

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

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

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

a garment resembling a tunic that was worn by men in the Middle Ages

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Either Susan's mental life did not waken so early or the record has faded.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Either Susan's mental life did not waken so early or the record has faded.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

position nine in a countable series of things

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

not any; not one

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

and nothing more

From this reading She remembers only the consolate husband, her father; remembers him only too well.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Either Susan's mental life did not waken so early or the record has faded.

a course of conduct

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

text handwritten in the style of printed matter

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

plural of “recall” — a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Either Susan's mental life did not waken so early or the record has faded.

To recall to mind.

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading She remembers only the consolate husband, her father; remembers him only too well.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

cut with a saw

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

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

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

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

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Either Susan's mental life did not waken so early or the record has faded.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

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

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

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

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

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

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She remembers only the consolate husband, her father; remembers him only too well.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

two times

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.

cause to become awake or conscious

From this reading Either Susan's mental life did not waken so early or the record has faded.

freed of dependence on something especially (for mammals) mother's milk

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

(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 She remembers only the consolate husband, her father; remembers him only too well.

which person or people

From this reading John Stuart Mill studied Greek at three, and there is a Russian author who recalls being weaned as the first of his many bitter experiences.

plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

From this reading "_Though she track the wilds, Though she breast the crags, Choosing no path-- Her kirtle tears not, Her ankles gleam, Her sandals are silver._" _First printing April, 1920_ _Second printing April, 1920_ _Third printing June, 1920_ _Fourth printing June, 1920_ _Fifth printing July, 1920_ _Sixth printing July, 1920_ _Seventh printing August, 1920_ _Eighth printing August, 1920_ _Ninth printing August, 1920_ _Tenth printing August, 1920_ _Eleventh printing August, 1920_ _Twelfth printing August, 1920_

-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading IT happens that I twice saw Susan's mother, one of those soiled rags of humanity used by careless husbands for wiping their boots; but Susan does not remember her.