Chapter IX

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

(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 "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

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

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

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

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

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

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

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

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

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

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

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

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

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From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

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

From this reading "She did, eh?" exclaimed Jack.

deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

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

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

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From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

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From this reading "She did, eh?" exclaimed Jack.

divisible by two

From this reading Then she even threatened me."

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

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "She did, eh?" exclaimed Jack.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

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

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

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

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

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

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

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

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

a small worthless amount

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

the act of departing

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

engage in

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

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

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Then she even threatened me."

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

above and across; more than

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

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

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

To recall to mind.

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

express in words

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

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

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

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

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then she even threatened me."

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

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading Then she even threatened me."

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

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

a source of difficulty

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean to say that those two poor, strange girls could be so dishonest," she hurried to say, "but the trouble is, that Mrs. Ramsy is angry with them for leaving her, and of course she will do all she can to make trouble for them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

precisely as stated

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading COMPLICATIONS "Isn't it strange, Jack," almost whispered Cora to her brother, as, later that evening, the two sat on the veranda of their home, and talked over the day's proceedings, "I cannot believe--they--took them.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

in the company of; together with

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."

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

From this reading But it does look very----" "Well, sis," began the young man, "we have had other experiences with things that _looked_ strange, and you will remember that strange looks are not to be depended upon for absolute facts."