Chapter XIX

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

From this reading A fine herd had been seen just above Bratner's, and Seth proposed to Marion that she should have a try at them.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading A fine herd had been seen just above Bratner's, and Seth proposed to Marion that she should have a try at them.

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

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

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

From this reading She did not want to go, but, as more than once before, she yielded to Seth's insistence rather than attempt an explanation.

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

From this reading A fine herd had been seen just above Bratner's, and Seth proposed to Marion that she should have a try at them.

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

From this reading She did not want to go, but, as more than once before, she yielded to Seth's insistence rather than attempt an explanation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading She did not want to go, but, as more than once before, she yielded to Seth's insistence rather than attempt an explanation.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading They would start early in the morning, stop the night at Bratner's, and be back home late the second evening.

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

From this reading They would start early in the morning, stop the night at Bratner's, and be back home late the second evening.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A fine herd had been seen just above Bratner's, and Seth proposed to Marion that she should have a try at them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

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

From this reading A fine herd had been seen just above Bratner's, and Seth proposed to Marion that she should have a try at them.

a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She did not want to go, but, as more than once before, she yielded to Seth's insistence rather than attempt an explanation.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

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

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

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

From this reading She did not want to go, but, as more than once before, she yielded to Seth's insistence rather than attempt an explanation.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

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

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading They would start early in the morning, stop the night at Bratner's, and be back home late the second evening.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading She did not want to go, but, as more than once before, she yielded to Seth's insistence rather than attempt an explanation.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A fine herd had been seen just above Bratner's, and Seth proposed to Marion that she should have a try at them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She did not want to go, but, as more than once before, she yielded to Seth's insistence rather than attempt an explanation.

the act of departing

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

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

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A fine herd had been seen just above Bratner's, and Seth proposed to Marion that she should have a try at them.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

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

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading A fine herd had been seen just above Bratner's, and Seth proposed to Marion that she should have a try at them.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading They would start early in the morning, stop the night at Bratner's, and be back home late the second evening.

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

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

continual and persistent demands

From this reading She did not want to go, but, as more than once before, she yielded to Seth's insistence rather than attempt an explanation.

and nothing more

From this reading A fine herd had been seen just above Bratner's, and Seth proposed to Marion that she should have a try at them.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

a small amount of liquor added to a food or beverage

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

immediately past

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading They would start early in the morning, stop the night at Bratner's, and be back home late the second evening.

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

From this reading A fine herd had been seen just above Bratner's, and Seth proposed to Marion that she should have a try at them.

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

From this reading She did not want to go, but, as more than once before, she yielded to Seth's insistence rather than attempt an explanation.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading They would start early in the morning, stop the night at Bratner's, and be back home late the second evening.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

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

From this reading They would start early in the morning, stop the night at Bratner's, and be back home late the second evening.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not want to go, but, as more than once before, she yielded to Seth's insistence rather than attempt an explanation.

on one occasion

From this reading She did not want to go, but, as more than once before, she yielded to Seth's insistence rather than attempt an explanation.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

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

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading A fine herd had been seen just above Bratner's, and Seth proposed to Marion that she should have a try at them.

on the contrary

From this reading She did not want to go, but, as more than once before, she yielded to Seth's insistence rather than attempt an explanation.

with reluctance

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading They would start early in the morning, stop the night at Bratner's, and be back home late the second evening.

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

From this reading A fine herd had been seen just above Bratner's, and Seth proposed to Marion that she should have a try at them.

(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

possessive form of “seth” — (Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel

From this reading She did not want to go, but, as more than once before, she yielded to Seth's insistence rather than attempt an explanation.

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

From this reading A fine herd had been seen just above Bratner's, and Seth proposed to Marion that she should have a try at them.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A fine herd had been seen just above Bratner's, and Seth proposed to Marion that she should have a try at them.

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

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

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading They would start early in the morning, stop the night at Bratner's, and be back home late the second evening.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading They would start early in the morning, stop the night at Bratner's, and be back home late the second evening.

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

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She did not want to go, but, as more than once before, she yielded to Seth's insistence rather than attempt an explanation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

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

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A fine herd had been seen just above Bratner's, and Seth proposed to Marion that she should have a try at them.

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

From this reading They would start early in the morning, stop the night at Bratner's, and be back home late the second evening.

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

From this reading A fine herd had been seen just above Bratner's, and Seth proposed to Marion that she should have a try at them.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading A fine herd had been seen just above Bratner's, and Seth proposed to Marion that she should have a try at them.

undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading She did not want to go, but, as more than once before, she yielded to Seth's insistence rather than attempt an explanation.

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

From this reading SMYTHE'S LAST BUDGET Seth had heard at the post-office that the deer were coming down unusually early from their summer haunts high in the mountains.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading Marion reluctantly consented, and before going to bed that night she laid out woolen underwear, her stoutest riding costume, with divided skirts and knickerbockers and tan boots lacing almost to her knees.

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

From this reading They would start early in the morning, stop the night at Bratner's, and be back home late the second evening.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading She did not want to go, but, as more than once before, she yielded to Seth's insistence rather than attempt an explanation.