Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Whether Purt Sweet's car had run down the man from Alaska or not, what did Hester know about it?

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading Whether Purt Sweet's car had run down the man from Alaska or not, what did Hester know about it?

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

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

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

From this reading Their chattering tongues mentioned Hester more than once, however, as they discussed Chet's news.

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

From this reading "Can it be possible that Purt is shielding Hester in this matter?"

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Can it be possible that Purt is shielding Hester in this matter?"

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Whether Purt Sweet's car had run down the man from Alaska or not, what did Hester know about it?

an occurrence of something

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine

From this reading Their chattering tongues mentioned Hester more than once, however, as they discussed Chet's news.

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From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

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From this reading Their chattering tongues mentioned Hester more than once, however, as they discussed Chet's news.

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

From this reading Whether Purt Sweet's car had run down the man from Alaska or not, what did Hester know about it?

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Their chattering tongues mentioned Hester more than once, however, as they discussed Chet's news.

past form of “divulge” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Whether Purt Sweet's car had run down the man from Alaska or not, what did Hester know about it?

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

at ease in talking to others

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Whether Purt Sweet's car had run down the man from Alaska or not, what did Hester know about it?

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading Laura queried gravely.

plural of “grime” — the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

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

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

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From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Their chattering tongues mentioned Hester more than once, however, as they discussed Chet's news.

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

From this reading "Can it be possible that Purt is shielding Hester in this matter?"

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

From this reading "Can it be possible that Purt is shielding Hester in this matter?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whether Purt Sweet's car had run down the man from Alaska or not, what did Hester know about it?

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Whether Purt Sweet's car had run down the man from Alaska or not, what did Hester know about it?

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From this reading Laura queried gravely.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

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

From this reading Whether Purt Sweet's car had run down the man from Alaska or not, what did Hester know about it?

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "Can it be possible that Purt is shielding Hester in this matter?"

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Their chattering tongues mentioned Hester more than once, however, as they discussed Chet's news.

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

From this reading Their chattering tongues mentioned Hester more than once, however, as they discussed Chet's news.

information about recent and important events

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Whether Purt Sweet's car had run down the man from Alaska or not, what did Hester know about it?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

on one occasion

From this reading Their chattering tongues mentioned Hester more than once, however, as they discussed Chet's news.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether Purt Sweet's car had run down the man from Alaska or not, what did Hester know about it?

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "Can it be possible that Purt is shielding Hester in this matter?"

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

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

inflected form of “query” — pose a question

From this reading Laura queried gravely.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Whether Purt Sweet's car had run down the man from Alaska or not, what did Hester know about it?

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

the act of shielding from harm

From this reading "Can it be possible that Purt is shielding Hester in this matter?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

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

From this reading Whether Purt Sweet's car had run down the man from Alaska or not, what did Hester know about it?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Their chattering tongues mentioned Hester more than once, however, as they discussed Chet's news.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

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

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their chattering tongues mentioned Hester more than once, however, as they discussed Chet's news.

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

From this reading Their chattering tongues mentioned Hester more than once, however, as they discussed Chet's news.

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

From this reading "Can it be possible that Purt is shielding Hester in this matter?"

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

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

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Their chattering tongues mentioned Hester more than once, however, as they discussed Chet's news.

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

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Whether Purt Sweet's car had run down the man from Alaska or not, what did Hester know about it?

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether Purt Sweet's car had run down the man from Alaska or not, what did Hester know about it?

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST PURT The news Chet had divulged was so exciting that the girls quite forgot for the time being the wreck that Hester Grimes seemed to have made of the forthcoming performance of "The Rose Garden."