Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading During this time, while hating the noise and confinement of the city, she had absorbed much of its glamour, and enjoyed its alluring pleasures with a keen appreciation.

showing adoration

From this reading Although blessed with an adoring father and a rather eccentric mother, she had, for the last year, begun to feel the stirrings of a tiny discontent.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

later than; following

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading During this time, while hating the noise and confinement of the city, she had absorbed much of its glamour, and enjoyed its alluring pleasures with a keen appreciation.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although blessed with an adoring father and a rather eccentric mother, she had, for the last year, begun to feel the stirrings of a tiny discontent.

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

From this reading Although blessed with an adoring father and a rather eccentric mother, she had, for the last year, begun to feel the stirrings of a tiny discontent.

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

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading During this time, while hating the noise and confinement of the city, she had absorbed much of its glamour, and enjoyed its alluring pleasures with a keen appreciation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

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

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Although blessed with an adoring father and a rather eccentric mother, she had, for the last year, begun to feel the stirrings of a tiny discontent.

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

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

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From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading Although blessed with an adoring father and a rather eccentric mother, she had, for the last year, begun to feel the stirrings of a tiny discontent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her life was a good example of the familiar mistake made by many a wealthy cattle-owner.

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From this reading Her life was a good example of the familiar mistake made by many a wealthy cattle-owner.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading During this time, while hating the noise and confinement of the city, she had absorbed much of its glamour, and enjoyed its alluring pleasures with a keen appreciation.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading During this time, while hating the noise and confinement of the city, she had absorbed much of its glamour, and enjoyed its alluring pleasures with a keen appreciation.

Following continuously in unbroken sequence.

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

a wild or unrefined state

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading Although blessed with an adoring father and a rather eccentric mother, she had, for the last year, begun to feel the stirrings of a tiny discontent.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During this time, while hating the noise and confinement of the city, she had absorbed much of its glamour, and enjoyed its alluring pleasures with a keen appreciation.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading Although blessed with an adoring father and a rather eccentric mother, she had, for the last year, begun to feel the stirrings of a tiny discontent.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

being one more than seven

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading During this time, while hating the noise and confinement of the city, she had absorbed much of its glamour, and enjoyed its alluring pleasures with a keen appreciation.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Her life was a good example of the familiar mistake made by many a wealthy cattle-owner.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Her life was a good example of the familiar mistake made by many a wealthy cattle-owner.

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

From this reading Although blessed with an adoring father and a rather eccentric mother, she had, for the last year, begun to feel the stirrings of a tiny discontent.

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

From this reading Although blessed with an adoring father and a rather eccentric mother, she had, for the last year, begun to feel the stirrings of a tiny discontent.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although blessed with an adoring father and a rather eccentric mother, she had, for the last year, begun to feel the stirrings of a tiny discontent.

cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)

From this reading During this time, while hating the noise and confinement of the city, she had absorbed much of its glamour, and enjoyed its alluring pleasures with a keen appreciation.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Her life was a good example of the familiar mistake made by many a wealthy cattle-owner.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

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

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

-ing form of “hate” — dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

From this reading During this time, while hating the noise and confinement of the city, she had absorbed much of its glamour, and enjoyed its alluring pleasures with a keen appreciation.

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

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

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

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading During this time, while hating the noise and confinement of the city, she had absorbed much of its glamour, and enjoyed its alluring pleasures with a keen appreciation.

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

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading During this time, while hating the noise and confinement of the city, she had absorbed much of its glamour, and enjoyed its alluring pleasures with a keen appreciation.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

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

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

immediately past

From this reading Although blessed with an adoring father and a rather eccentric mother, she had, for the last year, begun to feel the stirrings of a tiny discontent.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Her life was a good example of the familiar mistake made by many a wealthy cattle-owner.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Her life was a good example of the familiar mistake made by many a wealthy cattle-owner.

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

From this reading Her life was a good example of the familiar mistake made by many a wealthy cattle-owner.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Her life was a good example of the familiar mistake made by many a wealthy cattle-owner.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

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

From this reading Although blessed with an adoring father and a rather eccentric mother, she had, for the last year, begun to feel the stirrings of a tiny discontent.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading During this time, while hating the noise and confinement of the city, she had absorbed much of its glamour, and enjoyed its alluring pleasures with a keen appreciation.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading During this time, while hating the noise and confinement of the city, she had absorbed much of its glamour, and enjoyed its alluring pleasures with a keen appreciation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

the act of departing politely

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading During this time, while hating the noise and confinement of the city, she had absorbed much of its glamour, and enjoyed its alluring pleasures with a keen appreciation.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

on the contrary

From this reading Although blessed with an adoring father and a rather eccentric mother, she had, for the last year, begun to feel the stirrings of a tiny discontent.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

Identical; not different.

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

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

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

plural of “stirring” — agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading Although blessed with an adoring father and a rather eccentric mother, she had, for the last year, begun to feel the stirrings of a tiny discontent.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

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

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

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

From this reading During this time, while hating the noise and confinement of the city, she had absorbed much of its glamour, and enjoyed its alluring pleasures with a keen appreciation.

having intellectual depth

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During this time, while hating the noise and confinement of the city, she had absorbed much of its glamour, and enjoyed its alluring pleasures with a keen appreciation.

very small

From this reading Although blessed with an adoring father and a rather eccentric mother, she had, for the last year, begun to feel the stirrings of a tiny discontent.

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

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

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

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading Her life was a good example of the familiar mistake made by many a wealthy cattle-owner.

at the time that

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

during the time that

From this reading During this time, while hating the noise and confinement of the city, she had absorbed much of its glamour, and enjoyed its alluring pleasures with a keen appreciation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Although blessed with an adoring father and a rather eccentric mother, she had, for the last year, begun to feel the stirrings of a tiny discontent.

a late time of life

From this reading Her parents, realizing their crudity and lack of education, had seen to it that she should be given all the advantages denied them, and had sent her East to Chicago for eight consecutive years.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading PRAIRIE BELL When Juliet Bissell rode back to the Bar T ranch after her parting with Larkin at the fork of Grass Creek, she was a decidedly more thoughtful and sober young woman than she had been at the same hour the day previous.