Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

largest known toad species; native to Central America; valuable destroyer of insect pests

From this reading It had worked out of her pocket and dropped beside the trail to Agua Caliente Basin, and fate had ordained that it should be found by the one person in the world not entitled to that privilege.

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

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

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

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading It had worked out of her pocket and dropped beside the trail to Agua Caliente Basin, and fate had ordained that it should be found by the one person in the world not entitled to that privilege.

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

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

next to; at the side of

From this reading It had worked out of her pocket and dropped beside the trail to Agua Caliente Basin, and fate had ordained that it should be found by the one person in the world not entitled to that privilege.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading For she knew now the fate of the promissory note Bill Conway had given her and which she had thrust into the pocket of her riding coat.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It had worked out of her pocket and dropped beside the trail to Agua Caliente Basin, and fate had ordained that it should be found by the one person in the world not entitled to that privilege.

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From this reading It had worked out of her pocket and dropped beside the trail to Agua Caliente Basin, and fate had ordained that it should be found by the one person in the world not entitled to that privilege.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading For she knew now the fate of the promissory note Bill Conway had given her and which she had thrust into the pocket of her riding coat.

marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

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From this reading For she knew now the fate of the promissory note Bill Conway had given her and which she had thrust into the pocket of her riding coat.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading It had worked out of her pocket and dropped beside the trail to Agua Caliente Basin, and fate had ordained that it should be found by the one person in the world not entitled to that privilege.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading It had worked out of her pocket and dropped beside the trail to Agua Caliente Basin, and fate had ordained that it should be found by the one person in the world not entitled to that privilege.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

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From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading For she knew now the fate of the promissory note Bill Conway had given her and which she had thrust into the pocket of her riding coat.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For she knew now the fate of the promissory note Bill Conway had given her and which she had thrust into the pocket of her riding coat.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

set up or found

From this reading It had worked out of her pocket and dropped beside the trail to Agua Caliente Basin, and fate had ordained that it should be found by the one person in the world not entitled to that privilege.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

a young female

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading For she knew now the fate of the promissory note Bill Conway had given her and which she had thrust into the pocket of her riding coat.

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

From this reading For she knew now the fate of the promissory note Bill Conway had given her and which she had thrust into the pocket of her riding coat.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

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

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

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

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

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

From this reading It had worked out of her pocket and dropped beside the trail to Agua Caliente Basin, and fate had ordained that it should be found by the one person in the world not entitled to that privilege.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For she knew now the fate of the promissory note Bill Conway had given her and which she had thrust into the pocket of her riding coat.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

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

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

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

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading For she knew now the fate of the promissory note Bill Conway had given her and which she had thrust into the pocket of her riding coat.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

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

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

being or having the character of a miracle

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

a brief written record

From this reading For she knew now the fate of the promissory note Bill Conway had given her and which she had thrust into the pocket of her riding coat.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading For she knew now the fate of the promissory note Bill Conway had given her and which she had thrust into the pocket of her riding coat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It had worked out of her pocket and dropped beside the trail to Agua Caliente Basin, and fate had ordained that it should be found by the one person in the world not entitled to that privilege.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading It had worked out of her pocket and dropped beside the trail to Agua Caliente Basin, and fate had ordained that it should be found by the one person in the world not entitled to that privilege.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It had worked out of her pocket and dropped beside the trail to Agua Caliente Basin, and fate had ordained that it should be found by the one person in the world not entitled to that privilege.

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

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

a human being

From this reading It had worked out of her pocket and dropped beside the trail to Agua Caliente Basin, and fate had ordained that it should be found by the one person in the world not entitled to that privilege.

a drink credited with magical power; can make the one who takes it love the one who gave it

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading For she knew now the fate of the promissory note Bill Conway had given her and which she had thrust into the pocket of her riding coat.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

relating to or having the character of a promise

From this reading For she knew now the fate of the promissory note Bill Conway had given her and which she had thrust into the pocket of her riding coat.

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

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

resist doing something

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

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

From this reading For she knew now the fate of the promissory note Bill Conway had given her and which she had thrust into the pocket of her riding coat.

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

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

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

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

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It had worked out of her pocket and dropped beside the trail to Agua Caliente Basin, and fate had ordained that it should be found by the one person in the world not entitled to that privilege.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

in a surreptitious manner

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

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

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

push forcefully

From this reading For she knew now the fate of the promissory note Bill Conway had given her and which she had thrust into the pocket of her riding coat.

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

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading It had worked out of her pocket and dropped beside the trail to Agua Caliente Basin, and fate had ordained that it should be found by the one person in the world not entitled to that privilege.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

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

From this reading Kay's first coherent thought was to claim the privilege of her sex--a headache--and refrain from joining Don Mike and her parents at dinner.

(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 Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

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

From this reading For she knew now the fate of the promissory note Bill Conway had given her and which she had thrust into the pocket of her riding coat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Kay would have given fifty thousand dollars for some miraculous philter which, administered surreptitiously to Miguel Farrel, would cause him to forget what the girl now realized he knew of her secret negotiations with Bill Conway for the salvation of the ranch.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It had worked out of her pocket and dropped beside the trail to Agua Caliente Basin, and fate had ordained that it should be found by the one person in the world not entitled to that privilege.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It had worked out of her pocket and dropped beside the trail to Agua Caliente Basin, and fate had ordained that it should be found by the one person in the world not entitled to that privilege.

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

From this reading Upon consideration, however, she decided that since she would have to face the issue sooner or later, she might as well be brave and not try to evade it.