Chapter VI

the quality of being advisable

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

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

From this reading There was still much to do, and the sleigh would be at the door at eight-thirty.

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

From this reading Ruth had been up as early as Linda, the Finnish maid.

on or to one side

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was still much to do, and the sleigh would be at the door at eight-thirty.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The old colored man was undoubtedly suffering from one of his recurrent rheumatic attacks.

plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

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

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ruth had been up as early as Linda, the Finnish maid.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When Linda came down, however, she stopped at Ruth's door and said she had heard Uncle Rufus groaning most of the night.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The old colored man was undoubtedly suffering from one of his recurrent rheumatic attacks.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

having the place or position changed

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There was still much to do, and the sleigh would be at the door at eight-thirty.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading There was still much to do, and the sleigh would be at the door at eight-thirty.

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

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When Linda came down, however, she stopped at Ruth's door and said she had heard Uncle Rufus groaning most of the night.

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

From this reading Ruth had been up as early as Linda, the Finnish maid.

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

From this reading There was still much to do, and the sleigh would be at the door at eight-thirty.

the official language of Finland; belongs to the Baltic Finnic family of languages

From this reading Ruth had been up as early as Linda, the Finnish maid.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading When Linda came down, however, she stopped at Ruth's door and said she had heard Uncle Rufus groaning most of the night.

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

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading When Linda came down, however, she stopped at Ruth's door and said she had heard Uncle Rufus groaning most of the night.

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

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

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

From this reading The old colored man was undoubtedly suffering from one of his recurrent rheumatic attacks.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

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

From this reading Ruth had been up as early as Linda, the Finnish maid.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

a female domestic

From this reading Ruth had been up as early as Linda, the Finnish maid.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The old colored man was undoubtedly suffering from one of his recurrent rheumatic attacks.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

used to form the superlative

From this reading When Linda came down, however, she stopped at Ruth's door and said she had heard Uncle Rufus groaning most of the night.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was still much to do, and the sleigh would be at the door at eight-thirty.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading When Linda came down, however, she stopped at Ruth's door and said she had heard Uncle Rufus groaning most of the night.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

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

From this reading The old colored man was undoubtedly suffering from one of his recurrent rheumatic attacks.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The old colored man was undoubtedly suffering from one of his recurrent rheumatic attacks.

above and across; more than

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

recurring again and again

From this reading The old colored man was undoubtedly suffering from one of his recurrent rheumatic attacks.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

a person suffering with rheumatism

From this reading The old colored man was undoubtedly suffering from one of his recurrent rheumatic attacks.

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

From this reading When Linda came down, however, she stopped at Ruth's door and said she had heard Uncle Rufus groaning most of the night.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading When Linda came down, however, she stopped at Ruth's door and said she had heard Uncle Rufus groaning most of the night.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When Linda came down, however, she stopped at Ruth's door and said she had heard Uncle Rufus groaning most of the night.

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

From this reading When Linda came down, however, she stopped at Ruth's door and said she had heard Uncle Rufus groaning most of the night.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading There was still much to do, and the sleigh would be at the door at eight-thirty.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

not in physical motion

From this reading There was still much to do, and the sleigh would be at the door at eight-thirty.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading When Linda came down, however, she stopped at Ruth's door and said she had heard Uncle Rufus groaning most of the night.

a state of acute pain

From this reading The old colored man was undoubtedly suffering from one of his recurrent rheumatic attacks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

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

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

in or at that place or location

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

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

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading When Linda came down, however, she stopped at Ruth's door and said she had heard Uncle Rufus groaning most of the night.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading The old colored man was undoubtedly suffering from one of his recurrent rheumatic attacks.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Ruth had been up as early as Linda, the Finnish maid.

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

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

at the time that

From this reading When Linda came down, however, she stopped at Ruth's door and said she had heard Uncle Rufus groaning most of the night.

in or at the place that

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

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

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND However, aside from Dot's disturbance of mind over the trip into the deep woods where, on occasion, babies had to be flung to wolves, there was something that disturbed Ruth on this morning which almost made her doubt the advisability of starting for Red Deer Lodge.

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

From this reading There was still much to do, and the sleigh would be at the door at eight-thirty.