Chapter XX

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

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

later than; following

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

in addition

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

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

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

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

From this reading "I wonder if the money's still there?" asked Sally in a low tone, as the tree was pointed out to her.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "I wonder if the money's still there?" asked Sally in a low tone, as the tree was pointed out to her.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The edge of the ravine was reached, and Sally was taken to the clump of cedar bushes from behind which her friend had covertly watched the secret burial of the jar containing the money.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading The edge of the ravine was reached, and Sally was taken to the clump of cedar bushes from behind which her friend had covertly watched the secret burial of the jar containing the money.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The edge of the ravine was reached, and Sally was taken to the clump of cedar bushes from behind which her friend had covertly watched the secret burial of the jar containing the money.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading The edge of the ravine was reached, and Sally was taken to the clump of cedar bushes from behind which her friend had covertly watched the secret burial of the jar containing the money.

for the most part

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading The edge of the ravine was reached, and Sally was taken to the clump of cedar bushes from behind which her friend had covertly watched the secret burial of the jar containing the money.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

permission to do something

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The edge of the ravine was reached, and Sally was taken to the clump of cedar bushes from behind which her friend had covertly watched the secret burial of the jar containing the money.

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

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

in a covert manner

From this reading The edge of the ravine was reached, and Sally was taken to the clump of cedar bushes from behind which her friend had covertly watched the secret burial of the jar containing the money.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

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

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading The edge of the ravine was reached, and Sally was taken to the clump of cedar bushes from behind which her friend had covertly watched the secret burial of the jar containing the money.

one or the other of two

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The edge of the ravine was reached, and Sally was taken to the clump of cedar bushes from behind which her friend had covertly watched the secret burial of the jar containing the money.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

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

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

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

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

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

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

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

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

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

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

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

From this reading "I wonder if the money's still there?" asked Sally in a low tone, as the tree was pointed out to her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

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

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading The edge of the ravine was reached, and Sally was taken to the clump of cedar bushes from behind which her friend had covertly watched the secret burial of the jar containing the money.

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

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

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

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "I wonder if the money's still there?" asked Sally in a low tone, as the tree was pointed out to her.

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

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

a person who carries a message

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The edge of the ravine was reached, and Sally was taken to the clump of cedar bushes from behind which her friend had covertly watched the secret burial of the jar containing the money.

possessive form of “money” — the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "I wonder if the money's still there?" asked Sally in a low tone, as the tree was pointed out to her.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

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

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

from appearances alone

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

having a point

From this reading "I wonder if the money's still there?" asked Sally in a low tone, as the tree was pointed out to her.

-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading The edge of the ravine was reached, and Sally was taken to the clump of cedar bushes from behind which her friend had covertly watched the secret burial of the jar containing the money.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

witty remark

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

possessive form of “sally” — witty remark

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

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

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The edge of the ravine was reached, and Sally was taken to the clump of cedar bushes from behind which her friend had covertly watched the secret burial of the jar containing the money.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

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

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

for a short time

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

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

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

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

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

catch sight of

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

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

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

not in physical motion

From this reading "I wonder if the money's still there?" asked Sally in a low tone, as the tree was pointed out to her.

required or under orders

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The edge of the ravine was reached, and Sally was taken to the clump of cedar bushes from behind which her friend had covertly watched the secret burial of the jar containing the money.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

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

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "I wonder if the money's still there?" asked Sally in a low tone, as the tree was pointed out to her.

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

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

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

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "I wonder if the money's still there?" asked Sally in a low tone, as the tree was pointed out to her.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading "I wonder if the money's still there?" asked Sally in a low tone, as the tree was pointed out to her.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

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

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

a message informing of danger

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

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

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading The edge of the ravine was reached, and Sally was taken to the clump of cedar bushes from behind which her friend had covertly watched the secret burial of the jar containing the money.

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

From this reading Shortly after the two girls reached Mr. Saunders', they set out to pay a casual visit to Mrs. Judson's, ostensibly to learn how the rag carpet was progressing, but chiefly that Sally might see and hear the master of the place, and so decide if Steve Judson were really the man she had overheard plotting with the Squire.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

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

From this reading The edge of the ravine was reached, and Sally was taken to the clump of cedar bushes from behind which her friend had covertly watched the secret burial of the jar containing the money.

which person or people

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "I wonder if the money's still there?" asked Sally in a low tone, as the tree was pointed out to her.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Sally needed but little persuasion to consent to go home with her friend the next day, for in addition to Sophronia's promise to show her the supposed spy--the man who was in league with the Squire against his own nephew--she had also promised Sally to get word to Milton Derr to come to her house that night.

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

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

people who are wounded

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.

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

From this reading In case the young man was wounded and could not come, a trusted messenger, either Billy West or Sophronia herself, would see that he received Sally's message of warning.