Chapter XV · Saratoga and Newport

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

From this reading So Bell had written to her brother, bidding him hasten on with Katy, as she wished to see “that chit of a widow in her proper place.”

in the past

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

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

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

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

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

react verbally

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

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

From this reading So Bell had written to her brother, bidding him hasten on with Katy, as she wished to see “that chit of a widow in her proper place.”

on or to one side

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

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

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading So Bell had written to her brother, bidding him hasten on with Katy, as she wished to see “that chit of a widow in her proper place.”

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

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From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading So Bell had written to her brother, bidding him hasten on with Katy, as she wished to see “that chit of a widow in her proper place.”

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading So Bell had written to her brother, bidding him hasten on with Katy, as she wished to see “that chit of a widow in her proper place.”

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

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

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

a range of the Appalachians to the west of the Hudson in southeastern New York; includes many popular resort areas

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

a dismissive term for a girl who is immature or who lacks respect

From this reading So Bell had written to her brother, bidding him hasten on with Katy, as she wished to see “that chit of a widow in her proper place.”

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

-ing form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

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

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

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

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

in an effectual manner

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

divisible by two

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

plural of “excess” — a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

the act of departing

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

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

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

let have

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

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

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

act or move at high speed

From this reading So Bell had written to her brother, bidding him hasten on with Katy, as she wished to see “that chit of a widow in her proper place.”

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

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

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

From this reading So Bell had written to her brother, bidding him hasten on with Katy, as she wished to see “that chit of a widow in her proper place.”

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

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

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

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From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

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

From this reading So Bell had written to her brother, bidding him hasten on with Katy, as she wished to see “that chit of a widow in her proper place.”

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From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

a particular point in time

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

the next day

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

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

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

on one occasion

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading So Bell had written to her brother, bidding him hasten on with Katy, as she wished to see “that chit of a widow in her proper place.”

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading So Bell had written to her brother, bidding him hasten on with Katy, as she wished to see “that chit of a widow in her proper place.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

exercising power or authority

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

a species of large fish found in Australian rivers

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading So Bell had written to her brother, bidding him hasten on with Katy, as she wished to see “that chit of a widow in her proper place.”

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

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

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

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From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Bell had written to her brother, bidding him hasten on with Katy, as she wished to see “that chit of a widow in her proper place.”

to stimulate to action

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

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

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

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

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

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

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So Bell had written to her brother, bidding him hasten on with Katy, as she wished to see “that chit of a widow in her proper place.”

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

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

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

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

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

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

pulsate or pound with abnormal force

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

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

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

up to a particular time

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

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

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

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

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

at the time that

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

in or at the place that

From this reading But their stay among the Catskills was ended, and on the morrow they were going to Saratoga, where Mrs. Cameron and her daughters were, and where, too, was Sybil Grandon, the reigning belle of the United States.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But Katy wept passionate tears of repentance for that weakness, when an hour later she read the letter which Dr. Grant had sent in answer to one she had written from the Mountain House, confessing her short-comings, and lamenting that the evils and excesses which shocked her once did not startle her now.

a Caucasian

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading So Bell had written to her brother, bidding him hasten on with Katy, as she wished to see “that chit of a widow in her proper place.”

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From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading So Bell had written to her brother, bidding him hasten on with Katy, as she wished to see “that chit of a widow in her proper place.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading So Bell had written to her brother, bidding him hasten on with Katy, as she wished to see “that chit of a widow in her proper place.”

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

From this reading And Katy had been weak enough for a moment to feel a throb of satisfaction in knowing how effectually Sybil’s claims to belle-ship would be put aside when she was once in the field; even glancing at herself in the mirror as she leaned on Wilford’s shoulder, and feeling glad that mountain air and mountain exercise had brought the roses back to her white cheeks and the brightness to her eyes.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading So Bell had written to her brother, bidding him hasten on with Katy, as she wished to see “that chit of a widow in her proper place.”

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading For three weeks Katy had been at the Mountain House, growing stronger every day, until she was much like the Katy of one year ago.