Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."

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

From this reading THE SYMPATHETIC RESCUER Halfway down the slope, the rider turned and saw that Willard and the occupants of the buckboard were watching him.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

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

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."

plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading The aunt and uncle, too, were twisted in their seat, leaning toward him in rigid attitudes, and Willard, safe on his bank, was standing with clenched hands.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading The aunt and uncle, too, were twisted in their seat, leaning toward him in rigid attitudes, and Willard, safe on his bank, was standing with clenched hands.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The aunt and uncle, too, were twisted in their seat, leaning toward him in rigid attitudes, and Willard, safe on his bank, was standing with clenched hands.

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

From this reading "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."

terminate

From this reading "Do you reckon we're goin' to break our necks, you piebald outlaw," the rider said to the pony.

an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; has a seat attached to a flexible board between the two axles

From this reading THE SYMPATHETIC RESCUER Halfway down the slope, the rider turned and saw that Willard and the occupants of the buckboard were watching him.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

closed or squeezed together tightly

From this reading The aunt and uncle, too, were twisted in their seat, leaning toward him in rigid attitudes, and Willard, safe on his bank, was standing with clenched hands.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you reckon we're goin' to break our necks, you piebald outlaw," the rider said to the pony.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE SYMPATHETIC RESCUER Halfway down the slope, the rider turned and saw that Willard and the occupants of the buckboard were watching him.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

in a gradual manner

From this reading "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."

a young female

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

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

From this reading "Do you reckon we're goin' to break our necks, you piebald outlaw," the rider said to the pony.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

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

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

equally distant from the extremes

From this reading THE SYMPATHETIC RESCUER Halfway down the slope, the rider turned and saw that Willard and the occupants of the buckboard were watching him.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

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

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

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

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

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

From this reading THE SYMPATHETIC RESCUER Halfway down the slope, the rider turned and saw that Willard and the occupants of the buckboard were watching him.

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

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."

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

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading The aunt and uncle, too, were twisted in their seat, leaning toward him in rigid attitudes, and Willard, safe on his bank, was standing with clenched hands.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."

plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading "Do you reckon we're goin' to break our necks, you piebald outlaw," the rider said to the pony.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading THE SYMPATHETIC RESCUER Halfway down the slope, the rider turned and saw that Willard and the occupants of the buckboard were watching him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SYMPATHETIC RESCUER Halfway down the slope, the rider turned and saw that Willard and the occupants of the buckboard were watching him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The aunt and uncle, too, were twisted in their seat, leaning toward him in rigid attitudes, and Willard, safe on his bank, was standing with clenched hands.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Do you reckon we're goin' to break our necks, you piebald outlaw," the rider said to the pony.

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading "Do you reckon we're goin' to break our necks, you piebald outlaw," the rider said to the pony.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."

having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly

From this reading "Do you reckon we're goin' to break our necks, you piebald outlaw," the rider said to the pony.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading "Do you reckon we're goin' to break our necks, you piebald outlaw," the rider said to the pony.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "Do you reckon we're goin' to break our necks, you piebald outlaw," the rider said to the pony.

a person who rescues you from harm or danger

From this reading THE SYMPATHETIC RESCUER Halfway down the slope, the rider turned and saw that Willard and the occupants of the buckboard were watching him.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading THE SYMPATHETIC RESCUER Halfway down the slope, the rider turned and saw that Willard and the occupants of the buckboard were watching him.

incapable of or resistant to bending

From this reading The aunt and uncle, too, were twisted in their seat, leaning toward him in rigid attitudes, and Willard, safe on his bank, was standing with clenched hands.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading The aunt and uncle, too, were twisted in their seat, leaning toward him in rigid attitudes, and Willard, safe on his bank, was standing with clenched hands.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Do you reckon we're goin' to break our necks, you piebald outlaw," the rider said to the pony.

cut with a saw

From this reading THE SYMPATHETIC RESCUER Halfway down the slope, the rider turned and saw that Willard and the occupants of the buckboard were watching him.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The aunt and uncle, too, were twisted in their seat, leaning toward him in rigid attitudes, and Willard, safe on his bank, was standing with clenched hands.

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

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading THE SYMPATHETIC RESCUER Halfway down the slope, the rider turned and saw that Willard and the occupants of the buckboard were watching him.

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

From this reading "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."

directly and without evasion; not roundabout

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

having a supporting base

From this reading The aunt and uncle, too, were twisted in their seat, leaning toward him in rigid attitudes, and Willard, safe on his bank, was standing with clenched hands.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading THE SYMPATHETIC RESCUER Halfway down the slope, the rider turned and saw that Willard and the occupants of the buckboard were watching him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SYMPATHETIC RESCUER Halfway down the slope, the rider turned and saw that Willard and the occupants of the buckboard were watching him.

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

From this reading THE SYMPATHETIC RESCUER Halfway down the slope, the rider turned and saw that Willard and the occupants of the buckboard were watching him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The aunt and uncle, too, were twisted in their seat, leaning toward him in rigid attitudes, and Willard, safe on his bank, was standing with clenched hands.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."

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

From this reading "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

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

From this reading "Do you reckon we're goin' to break our necks, you piebald outlaw," the rider said to the pony.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The aunt and uncle, too, were twisted in their seat, leaning toward him in rigid attitudes, and Willard, safe on his bank, was standing with clenched hands.

in the direction of

From this reading The color in his cheeks grew deeper and his embarrassment increased, for he noted that the girl had faced squarely around toward him, had forgotten her precarious position; her hands were clasped as though she were praying for his safety.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading THE SYMPATHETIC RESCUER Halfway down the slope, the rider turned and saw that Willard and the occupants of the buckboard were watching him.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading The aunt and uncle, too, were twisted in their seat, leaning toward him in rigid attitudes, and Willard, safe on his bank, was standing with clenched hands.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading The aunt and uncle, too, were twisted in their seat, leaning toward him in rigid attitudes, and Willard, safe on his bank, was standing with clenched hands.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."

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

From this reading The aunt and uncle, too, were twisted in their seat, leaning toward him in rigid attitudes, and Willard, safe on his bank, was standing with clenched hands.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading THE SYMPATHETIC RESCUER Halfway down the slope, the rider turned and saw that Willard and the occupants of the buckboard were watching him.

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

From this reading "Do you reckon we're goin' to break our necks, you piebald outlaw," the rider said to the pony.

(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 "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."

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

From this reading THE SYMPATHETIC RESCUER Halfway down the slope, the rider turned and saw that Willard and the occupants of the buckboard were watching him.

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

From this reading "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."

United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)

From this reading THE SYMPATHETIC RESCUER Halfway down the slope, the rider turned and saw that Willard and the occupants of the buckboard were watching him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The aunt and uncle, too, were twisted in their seat, leaning toward him in rigid attitudes, and Willard, safe on his bank, was standing with clenched hands.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you reckon we're goin' to break our necks, you piebald outlaw," the rider said to the pony.

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

From this reading "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."

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

From this reading "Well," as the animal whinnied gently at the sound of his voice, "there's some people that do, an' if you've got any respect for them you'll be mighty careful."