Chapter XXII

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

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading "Fair woman," said Wilbur, as he creased his Prince Albert in a parting bow, "should adorn the home!"

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading "Fair woman," said Wilbur, as he creased his Prince Albert in a parting bow, "should adorn the home!"

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN EMBASSY FROM DIXIE Superintendent Jennie sat at her desk in no very satisfactory frame of mind.

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

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

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

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN EMBASSY FROM DIXIE Superintendent Jennie sat at her desk in no very satisfactory frame of mind.

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

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

the two together, not just one

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading "Fair woman," said Wilbur, as he creased his Prince Albert in a parting bow, "should adorn the home!"

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her desk was even now ready to be moved into the hall by the janitor.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

meet formally

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

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From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

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

From this reading "Fair woman," said Wilbur, as he creased his Prince Albert in a parting bow, "should adorn the home!"

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading AN EMBASSY FROM DIXIE Superintendent Jennie sat at her desk in no very satisfactory frame of mind.

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

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

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

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861

From this reading AN EMBASSY FROM DIXIE Superintendent Jennie sat at her desk in no very satisfactory frame of mind.

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading AN EMBASSY FROM DIXIE Superintendent Jennie sat at her desk in no very satisfactory frame of mind.

divisible by two

From this reading Her desk was even now ready to be moved into the hall by the janitor.

plural of “exigency” — a pressing or urgent situation

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "Fair woman," said Wilbur, as he creased his Prince Albert in a parting bow, "should adorn the home!"

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading AN EMBASSY FROM DIXIE Superintendent Jennie sat at her desk in no very satisfactory frame of mind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AN EMBASSY FROM DIXIE Superintendent Jennie sat at her desk in no very satisfactory frame of mind.

a young female

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Her desk was even now ready to be moved into the hall by the janitor.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Fair woman," said Wilbur, as he creased his Prince Albert in a parting bow, "should adorn the home!"

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

From this reading AN EMBASSY FROM DIXIE Superintendent Jennie sat at her desk in no very satisfactory frame of mind.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

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

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

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

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Fair woman," said Wilbur, as he creased his Prince Albert in a parting bow, "should adorn the home!"

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

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

From this reading AN EMBASSY FROM DIXIE Superintendent Jennie sat at her desk in no very satisfactory frame of mind.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Her desk was even now ready to be moved into the hall by the janitor.

someone employed to clean and maintain a building

From this reading Her desk was even now ready to be moved into the hall by the janitor.

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

From this reading AN EMBASSY FROM DIXIE Superintendent Jennie sat at her desk in no very satisfactory frame of mind.

plural of “jury” — a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading AN EMBASSY FROM DIXIE Superintendent Jennie sat at her desk in no very satisfactory frame of mind.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Her desk was even now ready to be moved into the hall by the janitor.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

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

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

not any; not one

From this reading AN EMBASSY FROM DIXIE Superintendent Jennie sat at her desk in no very satisfactory frame of mind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Her desk was even now ready to be moved into the hall by the janitor.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN EMBASSY FROM DIXIE Superintendent Jennie sat at her desk in no very satisfactory frame of mind.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

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

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

the act of departing politely

From this reading "Fair woman," said Wilbur, as he creased his Prince Albert in a parting bow, "should adorn the home!"

the time that has elapsed

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

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

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

engage in a rehearsal

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading "Fair woman," said Wilbur, as he creased his Prince Albert in a parting bow, "should adorn the home!"

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Her desk was even now ready to be moved into the hall by the janitor.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Fair woman," said Wilbur, as he creased his Prince Albert in a parting bow, "should adorn the home!"

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

From this reading AN EMBASSY FROM DIXIE Superintendent Jennie sat at her desk in no very satisfactory frame of mind.

giving satisfaction

From this reading AN EMBASSY FROM DIXIE Superintendent Jennie sat at her desk in no very satisfactory frame of mind.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

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

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Fair woman," said Wilbur, as he creased his Prince Albert in a parting bow, "should adorn the home!"

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

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

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

in the near future

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading AN EMBASSY FROM DIXIE Superintendent Jennie sat at her desk in no very satisfactory frame of mind.

carry out

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

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

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

in or at that place or location

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

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

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

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

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

precisely as stated

From this reading AN EMBASSY FROM DIXIE Superintendent Jennie sat at her desk in no very satisfactory frame of mind.

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

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

which person or people

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

belonging to which person

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

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

From this reading To Wilbur Smythe, who did her the honor of calling occasionally as the exigencies of his law practise took him past the office of the pretty country girl on whose shapely shoulders rested the burden of the welfare of the schools, she remarked that if they didn't soon build the new court-house so as to give her such accommodations as her office really needed, "they might take their old office--so there!"

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "Fair woman," said Wilbur, as he creased his Prince Albert in a parting bow, "should adorn the home!"

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In the first place court was to convene on the following Monday, and both grand jury and petit juries would be in session, so that her one-room office was not to be hers for a few days.