AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
a-bowin
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From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
a-scrapin
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From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
antiquatedadjectiveUS /ˈæntəkweɪtɪd/
so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
Arcady
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From this reading To "drink" meant in Little Arcady to get drunk, as "Big Joe" Kestril did every pay-day.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To "drink" meant in Little Arcady to get drunk, as "Big Joe" Kestril did every pay-day.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
BigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To "drink" meant in Little Arcady to get drunk, as "Big Joe" Kestril did every pay-day.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
Chet
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From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
divulgeverbUS /dɪˈvʌldʒ/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
drankverbUS /dræŋk/
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/
take in liquids
From this reading To "drink" meant in Little Arcady to get drunk, as "Big Joe" Kestril did every pay-day.
drunkadjectiveUS /drʌŋk/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading To "drink" meant in Little Arcady to get drunk, as "Big Joe" Kestril did every pay-day.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was enough for the town.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To "drink" meant in Little Arcady to get drunk, as "Big Joe" Kestril did every pay-day.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was enough for the town.
frivolitynounUS /frəˈvɑːləti/
the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading To "drink" meant in Little Arcady to get drunk, as "Big Joe" Kestril did every pay-day.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
goin
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From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
gownnounUS /ɡaʊn/
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
gravernounUS /ˈɡreɪvər/
a tool used by an engraver
From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
hardwarenounUS /ˈhɑːrdwer/
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To "drink" meant in Little Arcady to get drunk, as "Big Joe" Kestril did every pay-day.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was enough for the town.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
Jere
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From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
Joe
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From this reading To "drink" meant in Little Arcady to get drunk, as "Big Joe" Kestril did every pay-day.
Kestril
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From this reading To "drink" meant in Little Arcady to get drunk, as "Big Joe" Kestril did every pay-day.
Lansdale
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From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To "drink" meant in Little Arcady to get drunk, as "Big Joe" Kestril did every pay-day.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading To "drink" meant in Little Arcady to get drunk, as "Big Joe" Kestril did every pay-day.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
pay-day
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From this reading To "drink" meant in Little Arcady to get drunk, as "Big Joe" Kestril did every pay-day.
PierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
Pierce'snounUS /ˈpɪrsɪz/
possessive form of “pierce” — 14th President of the United States (1804-1869)
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
polishingnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃɪŋ/
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
RAISEDadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
rearnounUS /rɪr/
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
SCANDALnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
showyadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊi/
marked by ostentation but often tasteless
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
SPECTREnounUS /ˈspektər/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
Stull
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From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
swiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
tintedverbUS /ˈtɪntɪd/
past form of “tint” — color lightly
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was enough for the town.
unseasonablyadverbUS /ənˈsiːzənəbli/
not in accordance with the season
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
widownounUS /ˈwɪdoʊ/
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading THE SPECTRE OF SCANDAL IS RAISED A graver charge than frivolity was soon to be brought against the widow of the late Colonel Jere Lansdale.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Not with her antiquated gown, her assisting staff, the gay bonnet, nor yet with the showy small slippers and silken hose tinted unseasonably to her years did scandal engage itself; but rather with the circumstance that she drank.
you'd
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From this reading Clarence Stull, polishing a stove in the rear of Pierce's hardware store, was swift to divulge that Mrs. Lansdale had "asked Chet Pierce to have a glass of wine,--and him a-bowin' and a-scrapin' like you'd think he was goin' to fly off the handle!"
