Chapter XV

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

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Remember that she was only a Western ranch girl and had never dreamed of such splendors as the New York shops afforded, neither did she have any very clear idea of the real value of money.

later than; following

From this reading After the trip to New York and the purchase of the blue silk gown and velvet coat a number of weeks before, the desire for beautiful clothes awoke in Frieda.

anew

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

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

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Remember that she was only a Western ranch girl and had never dreamed of such splendors as the New York shops afforded, neither did she have any very clear idea of the real value of money.

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

From this reading Remember that she was only a Western ranch girl and had never dreamed of such splendors as the New York shops afforded, neither did she have any very clear idea of the real value of money.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading After the trip to New York and the purchase of the blue silk gown and velvet coat a number of weeks before, the desire for beautiful clothes awoke in Frieda.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

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

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading After the trip to New York and the purchase of the blue silk gown and velvet coat a number of weeks before, the desire for beautiful clothes awoke in Frieda.

for the reason that

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading After the trip to New York and the purchase of the blue silk gown and velvet coat a number of weeks before, the desire for beautiful clothes awoke in Frieda.

dearly loved

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading After the trip to New York and the purchase of the blue silk gown and velvet coat a number of weeks before, the desire for beautiful clothes awoke in Frieda.

the act of buying

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

a young person of either sex

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Remember that she was only a Western ranch girl and had never dreamed of such splendors as the New York shops afforded, neither did she have any very clear idea of the real value of money.

clothing in general

From this reading After the trip to New York and the purchase of the blue silk gown and velvet coat a number of weeks before, the desire for beautiful clothes awoke in Frieda.

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

From this reading After the trip to New York and the purchase of the blue silk gown and velvet coat a number of weeks before, the desire for beautiful clothes awoke in Frieda.

carefully weighed

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

reduced in size or pulled together

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

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

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading After the trip to New York and the purchase of the blue silk gown and velvet coat a number of weeks before, the desire for beautiful clothes awoke in Frieda.

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

From this reading Remember that she was only a Western ranch girl and had never dreamed of such splendors as the New York shops afforded, neither did she have any very clear idea of the real value of money.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

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

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading Remember that she was only a Western ranch girl and had never dreamed of such splendors as the New York shops afforded, neither did she have any very clear idea of the real value of money.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

extremely pleasing

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading She had been spending far too much money.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

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From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

a young female

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

coins made of gold

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading After the trip to New York and the purchase of the blue silk gown and velvet coat a number of weeks before, the desire for beautiful clothes awoke in Frieda.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

an established custom

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

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

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

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

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

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

From this reading Remember that she was only a Western ranch girl and had never dreamed of such splendors as the New York shops afforded, neither did she have any very clear idea of the real value of money.

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

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

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

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

in the recent past

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

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

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

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

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading She had been spending far too much money.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Remember that she was only a Western ranch girl and had never dreamed of such splendors as the New York shops afforded, neither did she have any very clear idea of the real value of money.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Remember that she was only a Western ranch girl and had never dreamed of such splendors as the New York shops afforded, neither did she have any very clear idea of the real value of money.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading After the trip to New York and the purchase of the blue silk gown and velvet coat a number of weeks before, the desire for beautiful clothes awoke in Frieda.

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

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading After the trip to New York and the purchase of the blue silk gown and velvet coat a number of weeks before, the desire for beautiful clothes awoke in Frieda.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

and nothing more

From this reading Remember that she was only a Western ranch girl and had never dreamed of such splendors as the New York shops afforded, neither did she have any very clear idea of the real value of money.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading After the trip to New York and the purchase of the blue silk gown and velvet coat a number of weeks before, the desire for beautiful clothes awoke in Frieda.

an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

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From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

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

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Remember that she was only a Western ranch girl and had never dreamed of such splendors as the New York shops afforded, neither did she have any very clear idea of the real value of money.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Remember that she was only a Western ranch girl and had never dreamed of such splendors as the New York shops afforded, neither did she have any very clear idea of the real value of money.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

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

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Remember that she was only a Western ranch girl and had never dreamed of such splendors as the New York shops afforded, neither did she have any very clear idea of the real value of money.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading After the trip to New York and the purchase of the blue silk gown and velvet coat a number of weeks before, the desire for beautiful clothes awoke in Frieda.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

to a small degree or extent

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading She had been spending far too much money.

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From this reading Remember that she was only a Western ranch girl and had never dreamed of such splendors as the New York shops afforded, neither did she have any very clear idea of the real value of money.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Remember that she was only a Western ranch girl and had never dreamed of such splendors as the New York shops afforded, neither did she have any very clear idea of the real value of money.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

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

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

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

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

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

From this reading After the trip to New York and the purchase of the blue silk gown and velvet coat a number of weeks before, the desire for beautiful clothes awoke in Frieda.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She had been spending far too much money.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading After the trip to New York and the purchase of the blue silk gown and velvet coat a number of weeks before, the desire for beautiful clothes awoke in Frieda.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Remember that she was only a Western ranch girl and had never dreamed of such splendors as the New York shops afforded, neither did she have any very clear idea of the real value of money.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading After the trip to New York and the purchase of the blue silk gown and velvet coat a number of weeks before, the desire for beautiful clothes awoke in Frieda.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

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

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading After the trip to New York and the purchase of the blue silk gown and velvet coat a number of weeks before, the desire for beautiful clothes awoke in Frieda.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Remember that she was only a Western ranch girl and had never dreamed of such splendors as the New York shops afforded, neither did she have any very clear idea of the real value of money.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

which person or people

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Because gold had been discovered on their ranch and because Jack was sending her fifty dollars as pin money each month, Frieda considered that their wealth must be fabulous and so she had contracted the very dangerous habit of buying whatever she wished without considering the cost, and the way she managed to do this was by making bills!

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

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

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

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From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading After the trip to New York and the purchase of the blue silk gown and velvet coat a number of weeks before, the desire for beautiful clothes awoke in Frieda.

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

From this reading THE DANGER OF WEALTH The truth of the matter was that Frieda Ralston would have been somewhat happier and certainly a great deal better off in many respects could she now have turned back the pages of her existence for a few months and been again that same little yellow-haired girl who was the beloved of every man, woman and child within the thousand acres of the Rainbow Ranch, for Frieda had lately been getting into a kind of mischief that is of a serious nature, whether practiced by a young girl or by very much older persons.